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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: SWE401
Course Name: Software Quality Standards
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. HALİS ALTUN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. Halis ALTUN
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide knowledge and practical applications of concepts of software quality, quality models, standards and methodologies used in software industry.
Course Content: Introduction to software quality and assurance; software quality metrics; construction of software quality assurance; configuration management; software validation and verification; reviews, inspection and audits; software process improvement models; software testing strategies and testing techniques; defect reporting and removal; software

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gaining knowledge in various Software Quality Assurance (SQA) fundamental concepts, definitions, objectives and activities performed during the development and maintenance of software systems
2) Discuss software quality assurance system components such as reviewing, tests, test implementation and their practical aspects during software development life cycle.
3) Gaining knowledge in software quality management components such as quality metrics and software quality costs

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to software quality and assurance
2) Software quality factors
3) Overview of components of software quality assurance system
4) Integrating quality activities in project life cycle
5) Reviews, Inspection and Audits, Procedures and work instructions
6) Software Testing Strategies
7) Software Testing Implementation
8) Configuration Management
9) Software Quality Metrics
10) Software Quality Metrics
11) Cost of software quality
12) SQA process standards and SQA unit
13) Practice
14) Final Examination Period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Software Quality Assurance: From Theory to Implementation by Daniel Galin, Addison-Wesley, 2004, ISBN: 0201709457
References: Software Quality: Producing Practical, Consistent Software, by Ben-Menachem M, and Marliss G.S., Thompson Computer Press, ISBN: 1-85032-326-7, 1997.
Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering, Kan S.H., , ISBN: 0201729156, Addison-Wesley, 2002.
Software Quality Management and ISO 9001, Jenner M., ISBN: 0471118885, John-Wiley & Sons, 1995.
Software Metrics: A Rigorous and Practical Approach, N.Fenton and Shari Pfleeger, ISBN: 0-534-95425-1, Thomson Computer Press, 1996,.
Software Engineering by Ian Sommerville (7th and 8th Edition) ISBN: 0-321-21026-3, Pearson (Addison Wesley), 2004 and 2006.
7. The Capability Maturity Model Report, M.C. Paulk et al., available at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/pub/documents/93.reports/

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering discipline-specific topics; the theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, the ability to use in complex engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret the results of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) Disiplin içi ve çok disiplinli takımlarda etkin biçimde çalışabilme becerisi; bireysel çalışma becerisi.
7) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
8) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions and to receive.
9) Conformity to ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on practices in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; information on sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and social dimensions, and on the problems of the modern age in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Adequate skills in the analysis, design, verification, evaluation, implementation, implementation, and maintenance of software systems

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Grup Projesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Project 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 35
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Project 1 25 25
Homework Assignments 3 8 24
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 154