This unit covers the core software engineering disciplines concerned with managing and delivering quality software. Topics include processes, tools and techniques for system validation and verification, including major commercial tools used in industry. It shows how to detect, analyse and control defects in complex software systems. Inspection and testing methodologies, analysis of artefacts, robustness, quality assurance, and advanced software validation and verification methods are covered.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
You will need to allocate one hour per week for unsupervised lab/tute activity in the MUSE Lab to get familiarised with tools, work on assignments and for self study.
CSE4431, FIT4004
((FIT9131 or FIT5131 or FIT9017) and (FIT9132 or FIT5132 or FIT9003 or FIT9019)) or equivalent
Advanced programming in Java; Object-oriented software engineering: UML notation, method and SE process; Basic discrete mathematics: sets, relations, functions, graphs; Project management.
Yuan-Fang Li
Yong-Bin Kang
Mark Creado
Mohsen Laali
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Unit introduction & overview | |
| 2 | Fundamentals of software development & testing | Weekly assessed Tutorial Participation starts in Week 2 |
| 3 | Mathematics for software testing & quality: set theory, graph theory, etc. | |
| 4 | Black-box testing | Unit, Integration, System and Continuous testing - Phase 1 due Week 4 |
| 5 | White-box testing I | |
| 6 | White-box testing II | |
| 7 | Component testing | Unit, Integration, System and Continuous testing - Phase 2 due Week 7 |
| 8 | Software quality & metrics | |
| 9 | System testing | |
| 10 | Object-oriented testing | |
| 11 | A comparison of software verification and validation techniques | Unit, Integration, System and Continuous testing - Phase 3 due Week 11 |
| 12 | Revisiting the fundamentals of testing: programs, tests & oracles | |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
In-semester assessment: 50%; Examination (2 hours): 50%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Unit, Integration, System and Continuous testing - Phase 1 | 10% | Week 4 |
| Unit, Integration, System and Continuous testing - Phase 2 | 15% | Week 7 |
| Unit, Integration, System and Continuous testing - Phase 3 | 15% | Week 11 |
| Tutorial Participation | 10% | Weekly (starts in Week 2) |
| Examination 1 | 50% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Students are expected to attend all tutorials and participate in active discussions. Tutorials will carry 10% assessment and will be assessed on participation.
Students will work in pairs, but will be assessed individually. Group member contributions will be assessed through peer review or an interview.
This assignment is evaluated on the correctness and completeness of the work:
Code understanding & extension
System setup
A test plan will need to submitted. Assessment will also include a demo in the tutorial and answering queries & during an in-class interview.
Students will work in pairs, but will be assessed individually. Group member contributions will be assessed through peer review or an interview.
The assignment will be assessed by its correctness and completeness.
The revised test plan will need to submitted. Assessment will also consist of a demo in the tutorial and answering queries & during an in-class interview.
Students will work in pairs, but will be assessed individually. Group member contributions will be assessed through peer review or an interview.
The assignment will be assessed by its correctness and completeness.
Assessment will consist of an in-class interview in the tutorial and a written report.
Active participation in discussions.
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Please check with your lecturer before purchasing any Required Resources. Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library, and prescribed software is available in student labs.
The MUSE Lab in Bldg 26/G13 is the lab used for this unit. However, students are required to install the required software on their computers to minimise interruptions to development and testing. The required software includes:
Software may be:
Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Students are encouraged to bring their laptops to laboratories to work on assignments and exercises.
Students are encouraged to use their own computers to work on project assignments. All required software can be downloaded and installed onto personal computers.
Jorgensen, Paul C. (2008). Software Testing, A Craftsman's Approach. (3rd Edition) Auerbach Publications.
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