CSD 268 Quality Assurance Methodologies

5 credits

This Quality Assurance (QA) Methodologies course is an introduction to the theory, concepts, and reasoning behind software testing and automation. Students learn how to create and run test scripts and implement basic test projects.

Prerequisites: CS& 141

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the objectives, limits, and cycles of testing
Identify the differences between Black Box and White Box testing
Demonstrate the process of reproducing bugs
Define the role of automated software testing
Create test cases and test scripts, and document the test cases according to the technology standards
Demonstrate test management practices and techniques
Identify strategies of “Risk Management”
Create a project risk-management strategy
Manage a tracking system for bugs
Demonstrate performance testing and stress testing
Describe the use of problem reports/bug reports
Develop a test plan to effectively communicate testing requirements

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in software development
demonstrate an understanding of software engineering, software testing principles, and quality assurance techniques

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20