Dundalk Institute of Technology Programmes and Modules - SWRE C8015

Module Details

Module Code:	SWRE C8015
Full Title:	Software Testing
Valid From::	Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:	English

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits::	5

Module Owner::	Gerry Coleman

Departments:	Unknown

Module Description:

Students completing this module will be able to apply and critically evaluate best-practice software testing and associated measurement techniques in the context of both document-driven and agile development processes. Students will learn key business skills such as working both on their own initiative and within groups and, as testers, the ability to communicate testing information to a wide audience, including team members, managers, end-users and sponsors/customers.

Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1	Critique and evaluate the role of quality assurance, with particular emphasis on software testing, in the Software Lifecycle.
MLO2	Explain the difference between software testing and debugging
MLO3	Develop and implement a test plan for a variety of situations.
MLO4	Apply a variety of testing techniques including dynamic and static testing methods.
MLO5	Create and deploy context-appropriate test management approaches.
MLO6	Assess a range of testing tools to support the testing process.

Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed

Module Indicative Content
Testing Fundamentals What is testing?; Why is testing necessary?; Fundamental test process
Testing throughout the software life cycle Software development models; Test levels; Test types
Static techniques Static techniques and the test process; Reviews and inspections
Test design techniques Specification-based/black-box techniques; Structure-based/white-box techniques; Experienced-based techniques
Test Management Test organisation; Test planning and estimation; Test monitoring and control; Risk-based testing
Tool support for testing Types of test tools; Effective use of tools; Introducing a test tool into an organisation

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Assessment
Course Work	40.00%
Final Examination	60.00%

Module Special Regulation

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work

Assessment Type	Multiple Choice Questions	% of Total Mark	20
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	Week 8	Learning Outcome	1,2,4
Duration in minutes	60
Assessment Description A class test using MCQs in equivalent format and standard to the ISTQB examination.

Project

Assessment Type	Group Project	% of Total Mark	20
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcome	3,5,6
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Each student will undertake a collaborative team-based project that involves creating a test plan, writing tests, executing tests and reporting. An appropriate testing tool will be used.

No Practical

Final Examination

Assessment Type	Formal Exam	% of Total Mark	60
Marks Out Of	0	Pass Mark	0
Timing	End-of-Semester	Learning Outcome	1,2,4,6
Duration in minutes	120
Assessment Description End-of-Semester Final Examination (Closed book)

Part Time On Campus