CMPE4001 (v.1) Software Engineering Testing
| Area: | Department of Computing |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
308716 (v.3)
Software Engineering Testing 400
or any previous version
|
| Prerequisite(s): |
8933 (v.11)
Software Engineering 110
or any previous version
OR ISAD1000 (v.1) Introduction to Software Engineering or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | An in-depth examination of unit, integration and system testing and the maintenance of large software-based systems. Topics include automated and manual techniques for generating and validating test data, the testing process, static vs. dynamic analysis, functional testing, inspections, and reliability assessments. Testing approaches based on graph theory, finite-state machines, formal specifications, logic and syntax based testing. Testing of graphical user interfaces, Stress testing. Development of a software configuration management plan encompassing tool selection, identification of artefacts, baseline and change control, measurement, auditing and reporting and release of deliverables. To provide practical knowledge of a variety of ways to test software, an understanding of some of the tradeoffs between testing techniques, and a feel for the practice of software testing. |
| Field of Education: | 031305 Computer Engineering |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Sri Lanka Inst Info Tech | Semester 2 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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