| Module Title |
Software Process Quality |
| Module Code |
CSC1137 (ITS: CA650) |
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Faculty |
Computing |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
7.5 |
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Description
The goal of this module is to provide a systematic study of the software quality process. This module will expose students to the new principles of high quality software development through advanced software test design. It will show how research and practice are evolving and combining to give a new structure to software quality improvement. It presents a unifying method of viewing software test through coverage of structures.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the challenges facing software developers creating correct code.
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3. design software test approaches based on syntactic structures.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 36 | Presentation of new software quality approach | | Lecture | 36 | Presentation of new software quality approach | | Independent Study | 154 | Projects and reading |
| Total Workload: 226 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20411 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Sunder Ali Khowaja | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | Development of XUnit test approach. | 5% | Week 5 | | Participation | Analyse Testing tool for coverage approaches | 20% | Week 5 | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 75% | End-of-Semester |
| 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:
- Paul Ammann, Jeff Offutt: 2008, Introduction to software testing, Cambridge University Press, New York, 978-0-521-88038-1
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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Extensive reference material and ongoing information is available online through the course moodle pages. |
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