ECTS - Software Quality Assurance
Software Quality Assurance (SE345) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Software Quality Assurance | SE345 | 5. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| SE112 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| 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; construction of software quality assurance; configuration management; software validation and verification; reviews, inspection and audits; software process improvement models; software testing strategies and testing techniques; defect reporting and removal; software |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to software quality and assurance | Chapters 1-2 (main text) |
| 2 | Software quality factors | Chapter 3 |
| 3 | Overview of components of software quality assurance system | Chapter 4 |
| 4 | Integrating quality activities in project life cycle | Chapter 7 |
| 5 | Reviews, Inspection and Audits, Procedures and work instructions | Chapter 8, 14 |
| 6 | Software Testing Strategies | Chapter 9 |
| 7 | Software Testing Implementation | Chapter 10 |
| 8 | Configuration Management | Chapter 18 |
| 9 | Software Quality Metrics | Chapter 21 |
| 10 | Software Quality Metrics | Chapter 21 |
| 11 | Cost of software quality | Chapter 22 |
| 12 | SQA process standards and SQA unit | Chapter 23, 24, 26 |
| 13 | Lab. | |
| 14 | Lab. | |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | Review of topics |
| 16 | Final Examination Period | Review of topics |
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 | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 6 | 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline. | |||||
| 6 | Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering. | |||||
| 7 | Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 9 | Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. | |||||
| 10 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Knows the standards used in software engineering practices. | |||||
| 12 | Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. | X | ||||
| 13 | Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 14 | Gains knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 15 | Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering. | |||||
| 16 | Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 17 | Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience. | |||||
| 18 | Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes. | 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 | 4 | 64 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 156 | ||