ENGR9791 Software Engineering 3 GE

Associate Professor Carl Mooney

2016

4.5

1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour practical weekly
1 x 5-hour project work weekly

1 Admission into MIT-Master of Information Technology
2 36 units of topics
3 Admission into MSCCS-Master of Science (Computer Science)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or (3))

1 of COMP8791, ENGR3791 has been successfully completed

This topic presents to students the fundamentals of software testing. The focus will be on processes and techniques by which testing activities can be carried out systematically in order to meet software quality goals. Consequently the topic covers subjects such as general testing principles, fundamental test process, testing and the software lifecycle, static techniques, test design techniques, and test management. A significant practical project will be offered to enable students to gain a well rounded experience in professional practice.

The aim of this topic is to extend the student's understanding of the processes, techniques and methods involved in a systematic engineering approach to the development and maintenance of software systems, with a particular emphasis on the unique technical and management challenges associated with software testing. This topic will also extend students¿ ability to apply their knowledge of software testing through a substantial practical project in a team-work environment.

At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

Understand and explain the key concepts and principles of software testing
Describe and apply various testing techniques
Specify and perform the activities involved in a testing process
Understand the various issues and problems associated with test management and various approaches and tools dealing with these
Work well in a team environment
Understand the role of ethics in the software engineering and the responsibilities of software engineers in general
Conduct independent research to collect, evaluate, organise and present information/data

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