Subject

Software Testing Process Management

Course Title

Software Testing Process Management
Managing the software testing process

Code

m23_s_261

Study Programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

Second cycle

Academic year / semester

10 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Bojana Koteska, Hristina Mihajloska Trpcheska

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

None

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

The goal of the course is to introduce students to the techniques of managing the software testing process. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of organizing the software testing process, which includes defining a test plan, managing the dynamics of testing, resources, time, and budget within the organization, an appropriate approach to selecting a model, standards and tools for testing, control and evaluation of the testing process, as well as opportunities for improving the software testing process.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critically assess the importance of managing the software testing process;
- to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of the software testing management process;
- to efficiently implement the software testing management process;
to evaluate the results of the testing conducted and apply them to improve the management process.

11.

Course content

Basic concepts of software testing.
Introduction to organizing the testing process.
What is a test plan and how is it written? Templates for test plans.
Managing the dynamics of testing.
Testing team management.
Defining resources, time, and budget for the testing process.
Test management tools.
Control and evaluation of the testing process.
Techniques for improving the testing process.

12.

Learning methods

Lectures, exercises, projects, discussions, workshops

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 15 + 30 + 60 + 45 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	15 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	60 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	30 hours
16.3.	Home study	45 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	30 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	60 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	0 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Completed homework

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.

Required literature

22.2.

Additional literature

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