FITC-140 - Software Testing - 4.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course introduces students to the foundational concepts and basic skills necessary for pursuing a career in software testing, including methodological approaches, industry-standard tools and best practices related to software testing.
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Part of the:BUSINESS Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Foundations in Innovation and Technology Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : Program Admission or permission of instructor
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Work Experience
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Office Hours:
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1.5 hours per week
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Contact Hours:
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60
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Student Evaluation
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Assignments: 50-70%, Final: 30-50%, Total: 100%
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- articulate why software is tested;
- identify the relationship between the software development lifecycle and testing practices;
- describe the role of the software tester and their relation to various stakeholders in a testing environment;
- list major test techniques and their recommended applications;
- identify activities related to test design and how these are carried out and documented;
- execute bothe a scripted and exploratory manual software test;
- report simple bugs and document them in a defect report; and
- define test automation and identify its advantages in a testing environment.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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