Course Info

SE 433: Software Testing and Quality Assurance

This course is designed for the software engineering professional to gain a greater understanding of the key ingredients in creating and/or managing a successful testing program to meet project needs. Topics covered include test lifecycle planning, test design & coverage analysis, complexity, levels of testing such as unit, integration, system, performance and stress testing. Best practice strategies in software testing such as verification & validation, early lifecycle testing, risk based testing and automation will also be examined including exposure to test automation methods and tools.

CSC 403 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 13008
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Section 741

Class number 13009
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus


Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33145
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Section 941

Class number 35317
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus


Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 22562
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Section 841

Class number 24893
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus


Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 14733
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus
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Section 741

Class number 14734
  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus


Spring 2023-2024

Winter 2023-2024

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 13047
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01007 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 40393
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28286
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 18695
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01007 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 42358
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 20285
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 4306
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01007 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wael Kessentini | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021