Basics of Software Testing (5 cr)
Code: C-02471-IT00EH74-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.07.2025 - 01.06.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet. Registration starts :startDate
- Timing
- 11.08.2025 - 31.08.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Linnanmaan kampus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 30 - 60
- Course
- C-02471-IT00EH74
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
The course has gamified approach consisting of three phases. First phase has eight quizzes according to subject of the course, two assignments and one glossary. Second phase has one workshop. Third phase includes a final quiz and a practice quiz for that.
Objective
I understand the role of testing in software development and quality assurance. I utilise test suites, test cases and test scenarios. I understand the differences between manual testing and automated testing. I understand the importance of testing tools as a part of the testing. I plan, implement and report testing.
Methods of completion
Described in implementation plan
Methods of completion
Described in implementation plan
Content
The role of testing in software development Test suites, test cases and test scenarios Bughunting Manual testing Automatized testing Utilising testing tools Planning, implementing and reporting of testing
Location and time
The course is based on online self-studying.
Materials
Moodle platform of the course has recommended sources.
Teaching methods
The course is based on online self-studying and is offered as a nonstop course year-round. Address of the Moodle platform of the course is: https://moodle.oulu.fi/course/view.php?id=28517
Student workload
The course has gamified approach. Allocation of time and effort is based on the goals defined by the student itself.
Qualifications
No prerequisites