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CT6005: Software Quality Assurance

Module Title Software Quality Assurance
Module Code CT6005
Module Tutor David Johnston
School Computing and Technology
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass 60 CATS from any Level 5 School of Computing modules
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with CO304
Brief Description

The module covers key issues and standard-based methodologies related to the management of software development and explores strategies central to the assurance of quality within different software development environments.
Indicative Syllabus

The module covers the foundations of software quality assurance and the development of appropriate quality assurance strategies via the application of current standards, models and measurement techniques.
Learning Outcomes
  1. critically evaluate alternative standards, models and techniques aimed at achieving quality assurance in a variety of software development environments,
  2. research, consolidate and present large amounts of information related to appropriate quality assurance techniques and be able to make recommendations for management strategies,
  3. propose and defend innovative solutions to software quality assurance and measurement problems in the context of various software development environments,
  4. critically evaluate different software development environments and contexts with respect to the application of appropriate standards and models,
  5. critically evaluate leading edge approaches in software development and attendant quality assurance methodologies, presenting the research using Harvard referencing.
  6. understand and apply key quality assurance techniques tailored for specific software development environments.

 
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 24
Independent Learning Hours: 126
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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