Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2016 - CMPT 473 D100

Software Quality Assurance (3)

Class Number: 8371

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 18, 2016
    Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 373.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Factors in software quality include functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and portability. Techniques for assessing the quality of software with respect to such factors, and methods for improving the quality of both software products and software development processes.

COURSE DETAILS:

The goal of this course is to provide students a comprehensive understanding of the quality factors in software as well as the tools, technologies and techniques that may be used to assess and improve software quality. Students will apply these concepts to quality assessment and improvement of external open source software.

Topics

  • Overview of software quality assurance
  • Defining quality: requirements and specifications
  • Security as a fundamental aspect of quality
  • Quality by design: building in quality
  • Program verification technologies and methods
  • Inspections and code reviews
  • Testing methods - white box, black box, control flow, data flow
  • Test data assessment: when have you tested enough?
  • Tools and technologies for quality assessment and improvement
  • Quality assurance process and process improvement
  • Standards for software quality assurance

Grading

NOTES:

10% in-class participation; 30% assignments; 30% course project; 30% quizzes and homework.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS