Software Quality (5 cr)

Objective

The target of the course is to provide understanding of quality issues in software development life cycle. The participants get knowledge of methods and tools used for assuring quality.

Content

• What do we mean by quality? What does quality mean for participants? Does it mean bugless code or does it mean a system that satisfies customers’ expectations?
• Functional and structural quality of software
• Quality of processes
• Using coding standards, refactoring and tests to drive to better code.
• Agile processes: do we get more satisfying systems and user interfaces?

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may increase his/her knowledge in the given field and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in study and work situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may increase his/her knowledge in the given field and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.