Information Package

Master's of Quality Engineering with Thesis

KAL516

SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Course Code
KAL516
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. have a knowledge understanding of the software quality management problems, general solutions, technologies and standards.
  2. will be able to define, implement, and apply software process metrics.
  3. will be able to apply software quality management to software and software development processes.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to software quality.
2nd Week Quality concepts and process improvement frameworks.
3rd Week Software quality management
4th Week Quality assurance models (ISO9000, CMM, SPICE, Malcolm Baldrige Award)
5th Week Software quality attributes
6th Week Software process, project and product metrics
7th Week Software testing techniques and strategies
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Software process improvement and problem solving strategies
10th Week Software quality function deployment
11th Week New developments and future trends in software quality management.
12th Week Case Study Presentations
13th Week Case Study Presentations
14th Week Case Study Presentations
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 5 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 6 30
Total Work Load312
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.4
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X
K2 X X X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X X X
K6 X X X