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Module Title	Fundamentals of Software Testing
Module Code	CA358
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Prof. Rory O'Connor	Office Number	L1.21
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To familiarise students with basic software testing strategies and techniques most relevant to computing in a business environment.

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
EC	BSc in Enterprise Computing
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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