Assignments and grading
Assignments
The course is built around three assignments and one exam.
The following table shows which course goals are related to what assignment.
| Course Goal | Assignment |
|---|---|
| On your own, automate testing techniques | A1 |
| Plan, document and conduct testing of software | A2 |
| Critically evaluate software testing literature. | A3 |
| Present in-depth testing-research | A3 |
| Explain basic terms & principles | Exam |
| Explain the role of testing in software development | A1, A2, Exam |
| Explain the relationship between testing and software quality | A2, Exam |
IMPORTANT: To get a final grade in the course you MUST have a grade (>=E) in all assignments.
Grading
The grade on the assignments will contribute to your final grade in the following way:
| Assignment | Mandatory | Grades | Contributes to course grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1.p1 | Yes | F/E | A1: 50% max grade E |
| A1.p2 | No | *E/D/C/B/A | A1: 50% |
| A2. | Yes | F/E/D/C/B/A | 50% |
| A3. | Yes | F/E | yes |
| Exam | Yes | F/E | yes |
*A1.p2 is not mandatory but can be completed to increase course grade. All mandatory assignments must be completed to get a grade in the course.
