FIT3197 Software quality and testing
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3197 Software quality and testing is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for FIT3197.
Assessment
- Learning Project PortfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle100%
- In-class testsQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
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
- Seminars12 hours
- 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
FIT3197 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Charlotte Pierce
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3197?
FIT3197 has no prerequisites.
When is FIT3197 offered?
FIT3197 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is FIT3197?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3197 have an exam?
No. FIT3197 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3197?
FIT3197 is part of Software engineering.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20262027