Schedule

Spring 2026

Class Time and Location

• When: TH, 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM
• Where: Virtual via Zoom (link will be provided on Canvas)

Course Schedule

The content below includes what we will be teaching throughout the semester and is subject to change to meet the learning goals of the class. Check this website regularly for the latest schedule and for course materials that will be posted here through links on the syllabus. Please refer to the table for topics, assignments, and readings for each session. Note that:

• Slides for each session will be posted after class and can be accessed via the links.
• Description includes but not limited to the topics that will be covered in class.
• Assignments are due as indicated; late submissions may not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made.
• Readings include both textbook chapters and selected online resources to supplement the learning process.
• Important dates such as presentations, exams, and breaks are highlighted for convenience.

Week	Date	Description	Coursework	Readings
		Module 1: General Introduction
1	Jan 15 [slides]	Course Overview Introduction to Software Quality Assurance And Testing	Discussion Form Link Test
		Module 2: Software Quality Components
2	Jan 22 [slides]	What is Software Quality? McCalls Software Quality Factors Model Software Quality Components Software Development and Software Quality Plans
3	Jan 29 [slides]	Software Paradigms and Affecting Quality Technical and Formal Reviews Procedures and Work Instructions Training and Certification
		Module 3: Quality Metrics and Quality Standards
4	Feb 5 [slides]	Corrective and Preventative Actions Configuration Management Document Control Software Quality Metrics
5	Feb 12 [slides]	The Cost of Quality Introduction to Quality Standards ISO and IEC Quality Standards IEEE Engineering Standards
6	Feb 19	Presentation I - Graded Session	None
		Module 4: Introduction of Software Testing
7	Feb 26 [slides]	What is Software Testing? Importance of Software Testing Tools used for Software Testing Principles of Software Testing
8	Mar 5 [slides]	Testing Techniques used in Levels of Testing White Box Testing Technique Black Box Testing Technique Grey Box Testing Technique
9	Mar 12	Spring Break	No Class
		Module 5: Levels of Software Testing
10	Mar 19 [slides]	Unit Testing and Integration Testing System Testing and Regression Testing Functional Testing and Non Functional Testing User Acceptance Testing
11	Mar 26 [slides]	Equivalence Case Partition State Transition Technique Decision Table Technique Boundary Value Analysis Technique
12	Apr 2	Holy Thursday	No Class
13	Apr 9	Presentation II - Graded Session	None
14	Apr 16 [slides]	Test Case Productive Prepration Test Execution summary Test Case Coverage Defect Reporting and Tracking
15	Apr 23 [slides]	Forward Traceability Backward Traceability Traceability Matrix Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
16	Apr 30	Final Project Presentation	All Discussions DUE