CIVIL 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 Fall	3	0	3	6

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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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.