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This course is a study of software testing and maintenance methodologies for object-oriented, component-based, concurrent, distributed, and web software. Topics include approaches to automatic test case generation, test oracles, coverage analysis, prioritized testing, construction of tools, regression testing and impact analysis. A primary focus will be program-based software testing and maintenance approaches.

At the end of the semester, a student completing the course should have:

• a solid knowledge of the state of the art in software testing
• a firm awareness of the open problems in software testing and maintenance
• improved oral and written communication skills
• improved skills in critical paper review and identification of open problems
• experience in designing, performing, and presenting the results of an experimental study

Meeting Times and Place

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM. 102A Smith Hall.

Prerequisite: Algorithms and programming languages would be helpful.
Restrictions: Undergraduates must obtain instructor's permission.

General Course Information Links - Under Construction

• Instructor: Lori Pollock
• Course Syllabus
• Grades
• Quest 2 (take home due May 17)
• Research Proposal Presentation Evaluation Form
• Changes to Schedule due to Class Losses
• Course Schedule, Reading List, and Deadlines
• Preclass Discussion Preparation Form (PDPF)
• Requirements and Guidelines for Class Teaching/Discussion Leadership
• Evaluation form for Teaching/Discussion Leadership
• Specification for Research Proposal
• Quest Preparation Guide
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