BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SEN4011 | Software Measurement and Testing | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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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 : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BETÜL ERDOĞDU ŞAKAR |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BETÜL ERDOĞDU ŞAKAR |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The students will have the ability of applying the principles of software measurement to plan software projects to monitor how well projects are being carried out. The students can also prepare test cases to test the developed applications in software projects at the end of the course. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define the terminology of software measurement and test and describe software measurement tools 2. Define goal based measurement and related metrics 3. Describe measurement models, scales and metrics 4. Measure physical software size and express functionality of a software 5. Identify the structural complexity of a software 6. Evaluate effort estimations and task durations in a software development project 7. Define software reliability models 8. Define software testing basics and principles 9. Identify origins of defects and defect classes 10. Apply black box and white box testing techniques in a software development project |
The course content is composed of software measurement basics, goal based measurement, measurement theory, measuring software size, measuring complexity, estimating effort, measuring software reliability, software testing principles, defects and tests, black box testing strategies, white box testing strategies. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | Software Measurement Basics | |
3) | Goal Based Measurement | |
4) | Measurement Theory | |
5) | Measuring Software Size | |
6) | Measuring Complexity | |
7) | Estimating Effort | |
8) | Measuring Software Reliability | |
9) | Software Testing Principles | |
10) | Defects and Tests | |
11) | Black Box Testing Strategies | |
12) | Black Box Testing Strategies | |
13) | White Box Testing Strategies | |
14) | White Box Testing Strategies |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lonnie D. Bentley and Jeffrey L. Whitten, Systems Analysis & Design for the Global Enterprise 7ed, McGraw Hill, 2007, ISBN-13 978-0-07-110766-2 |
References: | Yok |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Project | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 35 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 65 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 5 | 7 | 35 |
Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Final | 1 | 21 | 21 |
Total Workload | 138 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | |
2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | |
3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | |
4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | |
5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | |
6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | |
9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | |
11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | |
13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |