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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Software Engineering

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Course syllabus

Basic System Verification

Basic System Verification

7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)

Course code: PA1417
Main field of study: Software Engineering
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2024-11-01
Approved: 2024-11-01

1. Descision

This course is established by Head of the Department of Software Engineering 2014-02-17. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Software Engineering 2024-11-01 and applies from 2024-11-01.

2. Entry requirements

For admission to the course Programming 15 credits or equivalent is required.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The course aims to introduce system verification and testing. The course deals with test methods, strategies and test environment. It also includes a discussion about how testing groups can be organized and how the test group works with other parts of the system development group. Testing of software systems is a complex and important part in getting a working system delivered to users. Expertise in system verification and testing is and will be sought after.

3.2 Content

The course includes the following topics:

  • Theory and practice of testing
  • Terminology
  • Standards
  • Testing Methodology
  • Testing Tools
  • Test Planning
  • Testing group
  • Communication of results
  • Test Environment
  • Testing Objectives

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

After completion of the course the student will :

  • understand what testing, testing organization, and testing competence means.
  • be able to account for different test methods.
  • be able to put together a test instruction from a number of known requirements
  • be able to describe the testing process elements
  • be able to formulate a test strategy and testing plan with justification to the choices made??.
  • be able to perform testing according to testing instruction
  • be able to follow a test plan

5. Learning activities

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
1405 Written Exam 2.5 credits GU
1415 Laboration 1 2.5 credits GU
1425 Laboration 2 2.5 credits GU

The course will be graded G Pass, UX Failed result, a little more work required, U Fail.

The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.

The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction

Författare: Black et al
Titel: Foundation of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification
Förlag: Cengage Learning EMEA
Utgiven: 2012
Antal sidor: 272
ISBN10: 1408044056
ISBN13: 9781408044056

10. Additional information

This course replaces PA1401

This is not a legal document. If you would like a copy of the legal decision regarding this course plan, contact the registrar at Blekinge Institute of Technology.