Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 21.0
Credit Value: 2.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2023
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business Analysis, Project Management - Other rel
Program Coordinator(s): Maria Amuchastegui
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20230109_01
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
In this course, students will be introduced to the essential concepts, core principles and practices of software testing that are used by Business Analysts to ensure the development of accurate and efficient business solutions. Students explore a variety of test types that are suitable for different testing scopes using a strategic, evaluative approach. Students will apply new learning to identify defects, understand the defect life cycle, and utilize different test techniques to write test cases and reports used by software developers and the technical team to fix defects or software "bugs". Students will work through many business scenarios. By the end of this course, students will have the skills and strategic know-how to write a test case and complete a defect report that includes component, system, integration, and acceptance testing levels.

Program Context

Business Analysis	Program Coordinator(s): Maria Amuchastegui
This is a core course in the Business Analysis Board Certificate.
Project Management - Other rel	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will be able to produce the key deliverables expected during software testing activities in a project's lifecycle (including test cases and defect reports), while applying the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of software testing.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Describe the role of the tester and the business analyst in the quality assurance process.
Define the seven core software testing principles and understand their impact to the writing of test cases and defect reports.
Evaluate the importance, different levels, and properties of good requirements.
Analyze the direct impact that requirements documentation issues have on a project's software testing activities.
Distinguish among the various test levels and types necessary for a Business Analyst to effectively manage, or participate in, dynamic testing activities on a project.
Describe a Test Case, its lifecycle & attributes. Distinguish between good and bad Test Cases via logic for creating effective checks and recognizing typical mistakes.
Define a defect and its lifecycle and to facilitate prioritization for troubleshooting processes.
Write a defect report to document the possible defect observed during testing to support efficient troubleshooting.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Quizzes ( 2 @ 15% each)	30.0%
	Assignment 1	20.0%
	Assignment 2	20.0%
	Assignment 3	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Note:  A passing grade is 50%.

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Quizzes ( 2 @ 15% each)	30.0%
	Assignment 1	20.0%
	Assignment 2	20.0%
	Assignment 3	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Note:  A passing grade is 50%.

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
Interpersonal Skills - Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Instruction Mode	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	In-Class	Multiple Professors	Continuing Education Students
	Online	N/A	Continuing Education Students

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Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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