Assessment

Coursework

The coursework consists of a relatively large and open-ended project (to be undertaken in teams), during which you will first study an existing software reliability tool using its published paper and artifact, and then extend its evaluation in a novel way. You will write a report and give a presentation about your project at the end of the course.. The coursework will be a significant undertaking and consequently, there is a higher weighting of marks for coursework.

To reduce your workload, you will undertake the coursework in groups of two or three students.

The full coursework specification will be provided on Scientia.

Examination

The final exam will be based on the lecture material, concepts from the practical coursework, and the required reading (see the Reading List).

You will be required to answer two questions (out of two, so no choice).

The guest lecture (if any) will be examinable.

Overall mark

The breakdown of percentage marks for the course is as follows:

• Coursework: 30%
• Final exam: 70%