FIT2107 Software quality and testing
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2107 Software quality and testing is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs FIT1045; FIT1048; FIT1051; FIT1053; or ((ENG1003 or ENG1013) and (ENG1060 or ENG1014)) and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2107
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT2107
1 unit list FIT2107 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit focuses on modern software quality assurance and testing tools and techniques to assure the quality of software systems. You will learn different quality aspects of quality attributes, e.g., reliability, human, and security. You will design test cases and apply systematic testing techniques in the context of individual modules and entire systems, using appropriate tools and techniques to automate the testing process where possible. Finally, you will analyze and report code quality issues using modern code review practices with tools and measures.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Learning Project PortfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and prioritise quality attributes for a software system
- 2
Design test cases using black box and white box techniques.
- 3
Select appropriate quality assurance strategies and testing techniques to develop and document software testing plans.
- 4
Implement software tests following a documented plan, using modern programming techniques and best practices
- 5
Automate the execution of software tests and code analysis using continuous integration frameworks.
- 6
Report code quality issues using contemporary, data-driven code review practices.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Where it fits
FIT2107 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Charlotte Pierce
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lillian Wang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2107?
You need FIT1045; FIT1048; FIT1051; FIT1053; or ((ENG1003 or ENG1013) and (ENG1060 or ENG1014)) before you enrol.
What can I take after FIT2107?
FIT2107 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3170. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is FIT2107 offered?
In 2026, FIT2107 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT2107?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2107 have an exam?
No. FIT2107 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT2107?
FIT2107 is part of Software engineering.