Integrating Software Testing to CS Curriculum Using WRESTT-CyLE

Abstract

Dr. Yujian Fu is an associate professor of computer science department at Alabama A&M University. Her research interests fall in formal verification of cyber physical systems, behavioral analysis of mobile security, software architecture and design analysis of safety-critical and mission-critical systems. Her projects are supported by NSF, Air Force and DoD. She have several publications regarding to the research and educational projects. Prof. Nelson Barnes Jr, Alabama A&M UniversityProf. Barnes has performed a variety of technical projects including: Providing system specifications, hardware/software compatibility assessments, software design, software development and integration expertise for an assortment of systems; Developing goals and objectives for business process management and technology integration; Ensuring reliable software integration across multiple platforms for various programs; and Architecture development for an assortment of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Application systems. His research interests are in the areas of Mobile Device Development, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, and Information Systems Analysis.

Software Testing Education: A Systematic Literature Review

“…We discuss the importance of verification/validation in the STE curriculum as one of the main topics in computer science & Engineering discipline. Graham/Harrold [21,18] highlight Tehseen et al the integration of the development process, testing process and these are discussed in the STE curriculum. We also discussed ACM different curricula versions 2013/2008/2006 and 2003 these all curricula give a good perception to evaluate and develop the courses taught in Computer science & engineering disciplines.…”

Learning environments in software testing education: An overview

“…For example, Pech et al [48] suggested the collaboration tool for supplementary training and practices in the software testing area. Similarly, in the research published by Fu and Clarke [72], authors suggested a cyberlearning environment that could be used in parallel with traditional software testing lessons.…”

Supporting Object-oriented Design Learning Outcome Using an Android Development Project

“…Each learning unit in STEM-CyLE is composed of learning content, practice, quiz and assessment. Currently, STEM-CyLE covers programming language learning units, cyber security, other than the major component of software testing [1,2,35]. STEM-CyLE is a cyber-learning environment that uses assorted learning and engagement strategies including collaborative learning [32], problem-based learning, gamification [3,35,36], and social interaction.…”

“…STEM-CyLE is a cyber-learning environment that uses assorted learning and engagement strategies including collaborative learning [32], problem-based learning, gamification [3,35,36], and social interaction. The fusion of gamification, social interaction, and collaborative learning in STEM-CyLE helps students explore and discuss topics in software programming content [37], software tools, and a variety of other areas [1,4,34]. A number of testing tools were introduced during the course period to support understanding of the knowledge units in the textbook.…”