Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Science (Information Technology), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) and Bachelor of Science (Professional Software Development).

Aims & Objectives:

After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to:

• Understand the basics of software testing
• Define the generic testing process
• Understand, and be able to apply, various test case generation methods and testing techniques
• Understand the basics of software reliability
• Understand, and be able to apply, some reliability estimation methods

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (24 hrs), Tutorial/Workshop (12 hrs)

Assessment:

Assignments, Examination

Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit of study help to produce graduates who:

• Are capable in their chosen professional areas.
• Are adaptable and manage change.
• Operate effectively in work and community situations.
• Are aware of environments.

Content:

• Selection of test cases.
• Program instrumentation.
• Data flow analysis.
• Domain testing strategy.
• Mutation analysis.
• Basics of reliability theory.
• Reliability modelling.

Reading Materials:

Pfleeger, SL, Software Engineering: Theory and Practice, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, 2002.