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Software Testing, 6 credits
Programvarutestning, 6 hp
TDDD04
Main field of study
Information Technology Computer Science and Engineering Computer ScienceCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Lena BuffoniDirector of studies or equivalent
Ahmed RezineEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer ScienceCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science, Master's programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Programming (Java, C, C++,C#), Data Structures and Algorithms, practical experience in developing complex software.Intended learning outcomes
After the course, students shall be able to:
- Apply general software testing principles and fundamental test processes
- Describe and apply software test management techniques such as test planning, automated test frameworks and test monitoring.
- Evaluate software testing methods.
Course content
Techniques and concepts for testing software. Topics cover software testing at unit, module and system levels, automatic and manual techniques for generating and validating test data, static and dynamic analysis. Tools and techniques for BDD.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, lessons and laboratory work
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för datavetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Ahmed RezineExaminer
Lena BuffoniCourse website and other links
http://www.ida.liu.se/~TDDD04/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Copeland, Lee., (2003) A Practitioner's Guide to Software Test Design
ISBN: 1-58053-791-X
Websites
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Copeland, Lee., (2003) A Practitioner's Guide to Software Test Design
ISBN: 1-58053-791-X
Websites
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
X
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X
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LAB1
TEN1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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LAB1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
X
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TEN1
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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LAB1
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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LAB1
TEN1
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| 4.4 Designing |
X
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TEN1
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| 4.5 Implementing |
X
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TEN1
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| 4.6 Operating |
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TEN1
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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