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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP4428 N11 - Introduction to Software Testing Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. ÖZGE YÜCEL KASAP
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
Course Objectives: Course objectives are how to use agile methods in software testings, the testing step in software development lifecycle, test automation processes and how they work, how to take advantages of Selenium in test autmoation processes and automate test suits with continuous integration.
The teaching methods of the course are lecture and practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding agile software development processes
2) Learning software testing methods
3) Understanding the test steps in software development lifecycle
4) Creating test automation plans and strategies
5) Developing test automation project with selenium and appium for web and mobile
6) Automate tests with continuous integration

Course Content

Software testing, test types, mobile testing, preparing test cases, test automation, creating a Selenium based test automation project, mobile testing with Appium, continous integration with Jenkins CI

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction + background: Fundamentals of Software Testing
2) Introduction to test automation, test automation tools
3) Applied Test Automation Project Iteration 1: Installation, preparing the environment
4) Role of the tester in Software Development Lifecycle, Mobile testing
5) Applied Test Automation Project Iteration 2: Creating a selenium framework and test project
6) Midterm
7) Test Types: Dynamic and static tests
8) Applied Test Automation Project Iteration 3: Appium Implementation for mobile testing
9) Anatomy of a test plan and the process of preparing test cases
10) Applied Test Automation Project Iteration 4: Writing test cases for both mobile and web
11) Test Project Management
12) Applied Test Automation Project Iteration 5: Continous Integration with Jenkins CI
13) Applied Test Automation Project Iteration 5: Continous Integration with Jenkins CI
14) Final project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: "Selenium Design Patterns and Best Practices - Dima Kovalenko,
Appium Essentials - Manoj Hans"
References: "Selenium Design Patterns and Best Practices - Dima Kovalenko,
Appium Essentials - Manoj Hans"

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 2 10 20
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 162

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 3
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.