Software Testing (U02970)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : INF-3-ST

This module is intended to provide in-depth coverage of software testing further to develop the introductory material covered in Inf2C. The goal of the course is to provide students with the skill to select and apply a testing strategy and testing techniques that are appropriate to a particular software system or component. In addition the student will become a capable user of test tools; will be able to assess the effectiveness of their testing activity; and will be able provide evidence to justify their evaluation. The course will be supported by two practical exercises involving the development of appropriate tests and the application of a range of testing tools. This course is based on the IEEE Software Engineering 2004 Software Testing syllabus.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Informatics 2 Successful completion of Year 2 of an Informatics Single or Combined Degree, or equivalent by permission of the School.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Software Engineering, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2007	12:10	13:00	Lecture Room 3317, JCMB	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	12:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Friday	12:10	13:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will have the ability to:
*Analyze requirements to determine appropriate testing strategies.
*Design and implement comprehensive test plans
*Instrument code appropriately for a chosen test technique
*Apply a wide variety of testing techniques in an effective and efficient manner
*Compute test coverage and yield according to a variety of criteria
*Use statistical techniques to evaluate the defect density and the likelihood of faults.
*Evaluate the limitations of a given testing process and provide a succinct summary of those limitations
*Conduct reviews and inspections