| Module Title |
Fundamentals of Software Testing |
| Module Code |
CSC1090 (ITS: CA358) |
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Faculty |
Computing |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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 |
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| Lecture | 24 | 12 lectures x 2 hours per week | | Independent Study | 101 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10305 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Paul Clarke | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | Automated testing practical lab exam | 40% | Week 4 | | In Class Test | Element of static testing (e.g. requirements testing) | 30% | Week 8 | | 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) | 30% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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