Testing IT-systems, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Testing IT-systems 7.5 credits

Test av IT-system

First cycle, I0015N

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2022 Sp 3 - Present

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Education level First cycle	Grade scale U G VG *	Subject Informatics	Subject group (SCB) Informatics/Computer and Systems Sciences
Main field of study Information Systems Sciences

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and basic courses in programming, for example D0019N Software Development with Java or analogous knowledge acquired through other courses or proved practical work.

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on 1-165 credits.

Course Aim

After the course the student will be able to

describe and exemplify the parts of the test process
use and choose from different techniques to design test cases
describe roles, competencies and responsibilities linked to different test phases
identify and document priorities and risks
perform tests
document the test process and its results (test plan, test case and test report)

Contents

The course content focuses on how test activities should be planned, implemented and documented. Including areas such as: What a test is, and why it is important to test IT-systems. General guidelines and methods of testing, are addressed, as well as the different test phases and types of tests. The course focuses on the process of planning and conducting tests as well as formulating recommendations to address the weaknesses identified.

Realization

Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website.

The course is conducted as a campus and distance course. A learning platform is used for sharing course material, information and submissions. Knowledge is shared and created within the course through virtual meetings and at campus with teachers and other students for discussions, supervision, teamwork and seminars. Student learning takes place through teacher-led lessons, laboratory work, self-study, individual assignments and group assignments

Examination

If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided.

The course is examined through a written individual exam and a written group assignment.

Examiner

Anna Ståhlbröst

Literature. Valid from Spring 2019 Sp 4 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Title: Praktisk mjukvarutestning
Author: Eva Holmquist
ISBN: 9789144117775
Revision: 1
Year Published: 2018
Pages:232

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Course offered by

Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period	Title
0003	Group assignment	U G#	3.00	Mandatory	S16
0005	Idividual examination	U G VG *	4.50	Mandatory	S19

Study guidance

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.

Syllabus established

by Director of Undergraduate Studies Bo Jonsson Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences 10 Jun 2011

Last revised

by Jonny Johansson, HUL SRT 17 Feb 2021

Published:7 November 2013

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