Programvarutest

About this course

Course modules:

1. Introduction to software testing and test design
2. Unit testing, test design and automation
3. Testing at integration and system level
4. Static and dynamic analysis
5. Advanced test design
   
   

Learning outcomes

After the course, the participants are expected to:

• understand the fundamental goals, challenges and limitations of software testing, and its relation to other software engineering activities, such as requirements engineering, design and implementation.
• have a working knowledge and experience in applying the major established test design techniques.
• have a working knowledge and experience in static and dynamic code analysis.
• have an overview knowledge in more advanced testing methods (such as model-based testing, mutation testing and search-based testing), and in the state-of-the-art in software testing research.
  
  

Related industrial challenges addressed in the course

• Finding problems earlier in the development process and integration chain.
• Avoiding quality deficiency costs.
• Evaluating the quality of software and systems, and knowing when to release.
• Understanding problems and gaps in the development process for continuous improvement.
  
  

Entry requirements

• 100 credits, out of which 70 credits are within technology or information technology, with at least 15 credits in programming or software development.

You can also apply for the course and get your eligibility evaluated based on knowledge acquired in other ways, such as work experience, other studies etc.

Course title in Swedish

Programvarutest

Language

English

The course is given in the spring semester. Application opens mid-September.