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Software Quality, 6 credits
Programvarukvalitet, 6 hp
TDDE46
Main field of study
Information Technology Computer Science and Engineering Computer ScienceCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Kristian SandahlDirector of studies or equivalent
Ola LeiflerEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 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
A1NCourse 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, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
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
Software engineering.
Project-based course in computer science or information technology
Skills in programming in multiple languages.
Knowledge of discrete mathematics and mathematical statistics
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- analyze the most common quality factors of software
- design models of how quality factors in software can be measured
- apply tools to improve product quality,
- apply a description language of processes
- analyze processes in a programming project
- apply methods and tools to improve processes,
- assess the product quality of a programming project
- assess the process quality of a programming project
- integrate quality evaluations in an ongoing programming project
Course content
- Metrics for product, process and resources
- The Goal-Question-Metric method
- Tools for measurement, verification and fault detection
- The Essence-standard for describing and working with software development practices
- Quality assurance methods
- Evaluation of an ongoing project
- Choaching of members of an ongoing project
- Write a quality report
Teaching and working methods
Theory is given through lectures.
Laboratory work on tools.
Students are organized into groups, each with responsibility for evaluating and improving quality and quality work with an ongoing student project in the lower years. The group will interact throughout the semester with students from lower years. In a number of seminars the groups share experience and make action plans. Theoretical knowledge is demonstrated by the students in the seminars. The mission can be likened to a consultancy work and ends with a report that participants in the lower year may have as a basis for their bachelor works. Each report contain a common part and an individual investigation.
Examination
| PRA1 | Project | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB1 | Computer lab assignments | 2 credits | U, G |
Project work (4HP) requires coaching of students in TDDD96, participation in 80% of seminars and an approved report. Well-performed seminars and individual analyses can award a higher grade
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Course literature
Announced on the course web pages
Other information
Supplementary courses
It is an advantage to read the course Software Architectures at the same time as this course.
Department
Institutionen för datavetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Ola LeiflerExaminer
Kristian SandahlEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Course literature
Other
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRA1 | Project | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB1 | Computer lab assignments | 2 credits | U, G |
Project work (4HP) requires coaching of students in TDDD96, participation in 80% of seminars and an approved report. Well-performed seminars and individual analyses can award a higher grade
Other
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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X
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Basic statistics |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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X
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Software engineering proficiency, ability to work in groups in Projects. |
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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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X
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LAB1
PRA1
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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 |
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X
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X
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PRA1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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X
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PRA1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
X
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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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X
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PRA1
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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X
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PRA1
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| 3.2 Communications |
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X
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PRA1
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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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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X
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PRA1
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
X
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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PRA1
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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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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X
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PRA1
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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X
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PRA1
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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X
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PRA1
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