Computer Engineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BIL413

Course Name:

Sotware Quality Standards

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	9

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MELTEM TURHAN YÖNDEM

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. PINAR YILDIRIM

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with software quality, quality models, standards and methodologies.
Course Content:	Introduction to software quality and assurance; software quality metrics; create software quality assurance; configuration management; software validation and verification; review, audit and control; development models of software processes; software testing strategies and test techniques; Case studies on software process development and quality metrics

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To discuss various software quality assurance activities implemented in the development and management of software systems.
2) To explain the software quality components included before the project start, such as contract review, development and quality plans.
3) Criticizing software quality infrastructure components, management components, standards, certificates and evaluations.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To criticize the application aspects of software quality assurance systems.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Analyze software quality management standards, including documentation, process evaluation and improvement models.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Software Quality and Assurance	None
2)	Software Quality Factors	None
3)	Overview of Components of Software Quality Assurance Systems	None
4)	Software Process Development Models	None
5)	Review, Audit and Control	None
6)	Test Strategies and Test Techniques	None
7)	Procedure and Work Instructions Configuration Management	None
8)	Midterm	None
9)	Software Quality Metrics	None
10)	Case studies on software metrics and metrics	None
11)	SQA project process standards: 1 ISO 9001,9003, CMMI, ISO / IEC 15504	None
12)	SQA project process standards: IEEE / EIA STD 12207, IEEE 1012,1028 ISO 9001,9003, CMMI, ISO / IEC 15504	None
13)	Case studies on software process evaluation and development Other sources	None
14)	SQA Unit	None
15)	Final Exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Software Quality Assurance: From Theory to Implementation by Daniel Galin, Addison-Wesley, 2004, ISBN: 0201709457

References:

Software Quality: Producing Practical, Consistent Software, by Ben-Menachem M, and Marliss G.S., Thompson Computer Press, 1997, ISBN: 1-85032-326-7.

Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering, Kan S.H., Addison-Wesley, 2002, ISBN: 0201729156

Software Quality Management and ISO 9001, Jenner M. John-Wiley & Sons, 1995, ISBN: 0471118885

Software Metrics: A Rigorous and Practical Approach, N.Fenton and Shari Pfleeger, Thomson Computer Press, 1996, ISBN: 0-534-95425-1

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	5	2	4
Program Outcomes
1) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
5) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
11) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.	1
3)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	4
4)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)	2
5)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.	5
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.	3
11)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Project preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	3	% 15
Project	1	% 15
Seminar	2	% 15
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 35
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 35
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Project	1	30	30
Homework Assignments	3	30	90
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			268