ECTS - Software Quality Assurance
Software Quality Assurance (SE345) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Quality Assurance | SE345 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| SE112 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to provide knowledge and practical applications of concepts of software quality, quality models, standards and methodologies used in software industry. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to software quality and assurance. Software quality metrics. Configuration management. Reviews, inspection and audits. Software process improvement models. Software reliability metrics and software quality metrics. Quality assurance standards. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Software Quality and Assurance | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Introduction to Software Quality and Assurance | Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Software Quality Factors | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Overview of Components of the Software Quality Assurance System | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Overview of Components of the Software Quality Assurance System | Chapter 4 |
| 6 | Presentation | Chapter 9 |
| 7 | Midterm Examination | |
| 8 | Integrating Quality Activities in Project Life Cycle | Chapter 7 |
| 9 | Software Quality Metrics | Chapter 21 |
| 10 | Reviews, Inspection and Audits | Chapter 8 |
| 11 | Procedures and Work Instructions | Chapter 14 |
| 12 | In-class Project | |
| 13 | Software Change Process | Chapter 18 |
| 14 | SOA Process Standards | Chapter 23 |
| 15 | Final Exams | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Software Quality Assurance: From Theory to Implementation by Daniel Galin, Addison-Wesley, 2004, ISBN: 0201709457 |
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| Other Sources | 2. Software Quality: Producing Practical, Consistent Software, by Ben-Menachem M, and Marliss G.S., Thompson Computer Press, ISBN: 1-85032-326-7, 1997. |
| 3. Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering, Kan S.H., , ISBN: 0201729156, Addison-Wesley, 2002. | |
| 4. Software Quality Management and ISO 9001, Jenner M., ISBN: 0471118885, John-Wiley & Sons, 1995. | |
| 5. Software Metrics: A Rigorous and Practical Approach, N.Fenton and Shari Pfleeger, ISBN: 0-534-95425-1, Thomson Computer Press, 1996,. | |
| 6. Software Engineering by Ian Sommerville (7th and 8th Edition) ISBN: 0-321-21026-3, Pearson (Addison Wesley), 2004 and 2006. | |
| 7. The Capability Maturity Model Report, M.C. Paulk et al., available at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/pub/documents/93.reports/ |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 15 |
| Project | 1 | 20 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Has adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering-specific subjects; uses theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Designs a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of computer engineering. | |||||
| 6 | Works effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Communicates effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Knows at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 9 | Has awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously improves oneself. | |||||
| 10 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles and has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 11 | Has knowledge about the standards used in computer engineering applications. | |||||
| 12 | Has knowledge about workplace practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. | X | ||||
| 13 | Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 14 | Has knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
| 15 | Has knowledge about the health, environmental, and safety impacts of computer engineering applications in universal and societal dimensions and the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering. | |||||
| 16 | Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 17 | Analyzes, designs, and expresses numerical computation and digital representation systems. | |||||
| 18 | Uses programming languages and appropriate computer engineering concepts to solve computational problems. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Project | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 196 | ||