CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
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 | 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) | 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. |