Software Quality Assurance OPMT 1115

Students will learn the different aspects of Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing Practices for conventional and internet applications, and general Quality Management techniques.

After completing the QA course, BCIT students will be adequately proficient and competent to:

• Define Quality Assurance in the context of real-world activities.
• Justify the application of quality assurance practices as a means to contribute to overall success by reducing costs and improving productivity.
• List and Elaborate the range of activities involved in Software Quality Assurance Planning.
• Generate adequate and usable deliverables derived from the different Software Quality Assurance activities.
• Identify and apply a Software Testing Strategy that relects the context of the products, projects, and resources.
• Review the different types of Software Test Techniques to prepare a diverse and thorough Software Test approach.
• Review and prioritize potential risks and influences to determine appropriate Software Test Cases.
• Identify and apply the additional testing considerations of internet applications from conventional mainframe or client-server based solutions.
• Determine the uses and considerations of adopting Automated Software Testing practices.
• Demonstrate subject matter knowledge through response-oriented initiatives spanning individual participation, research, group projects, class-wide discussions, presentations, and examinations.

Effective as of Fall 2005