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Software Testing and Quality Management unit (KIT728)

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Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides students with the practical knowledge and skills that are necessary to ensure quality software products. It covers the four recognised levels of software testing: unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing. The unit also covers quality management processes with a focus on quality assurance processes and planning, and quality control procedures and verification testing.

Summary

Unit name Software Testing and Quality Management
Unit code KIT728
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Doctor Soonja Yeom
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Melbourne Study Centre Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply a specified testing approach to evaluate a software product
  • Develop a quality assurance plan for a software development process to comply with best practice and industry standards
  • Conduct quality control procedures to verify the quality of a final product

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
029999 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,780.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT506 or KIT519

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On-campus Melbourne teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. 

On-campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: 

Lectures: 2 hour/week

Tutorial: 2 hour tutorials/week 

Independent Learning: 1 hour/week (on average)

In this unit, students are expected to attend lectures and on-campus tutorial classes and are expected to remain up-to-date with content which is delivered asynchronously on-line.

AssessmentQuality Assurance Plan (30%)|Understanding on software evaluation (30%)|Case Study for Quality Control and Assurance (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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