Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Fundamentals of Software Testing |
| Module Code |
CA358 |
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School |
School of Computing |
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Paul M Clarke
Semester 2: Paul M Clarke
Autumn: Paul M Clarke
| | | Module Teachers | Paul M Clarke
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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None
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Description
To familiarise students with basic software testing strategies and techniques most relevant to computing in a business environment.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the principles the importance and principles of the software testing process.
2. Identify and contrast the main lifecycle approaches from a testing perspective
3. Explain the main static testing techniques
4. Explain the main test design techniques
5. Evaluate the test management process
6. Explain the principles behind and role of tool support in software testing
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | 12 lectures x 2 hours per week | | Independent Study | 101 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | Automated testing practical lab exam | 15% | Week 3 | | In Class Test | Automated testing practical lab exam | 35% | Week 6 | | In Class Test | General questions of practical and theoretical focus drawn from all module content (this could be a number of smaller quizzes depending on progress and structure in any given year) | 50% | Week 11 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Andreas Spillner, Tilo Linz, Hans Schaefer,: 0, Software Testing Foundations, 978-1-933952-08-6
- Dorothy Graham, Isabel Evans, Erik Van Veenendaal and Rex Black: 0, Foundations of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification, 97818444809899
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Other Resources
None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| Date of Last Revision | 20-DEC-11 |
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