Dec 26, 2024  
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CSC* E256 - Software Testing and Quality Assurance (4 credits)


Code(s): BUS, COMP
Prerequisite(s): CSC* E105  or CSC* E223 ; and one of  CSC* E210 CSC* E218 CSC* E224 CSC* E240 CSC* E267 CSC* E268 CSC* E269 , or permission of the instructor 
 
This course provides a general introduction to software testing and quality assurance; concepts, tools, testing terminologies, and methods in testing and quality management, teamwork and communication in software engineering. Topics include methods of testing, verification and validation, quality assurance processes and techniques, methods and types of testing, testing principles, formal models of testing, software testing standards, levels of testing such as unit, integration, system, performance and stress testing, exposure to test automation methods and tools and ISO 9000/SEI CMM process evaluation.

Course Outline: CSC 256  

The course requires substantial hands-on use of computers in a computerized classroom environment.