Red River College campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-

Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Course Outline
Course Information
Course Code and Title:
COMP-1054: Business Systems Testing

Course Section:
D2021 Self Directed

Department:
School of Continuing Education

Program:
Business Analyst

Total Hours:
40

Credit Hours:
3

Course Description:
This course presents systems testing with a particular focus on knowledge
required by the Business Analyst relating to the management of information
systems. Included in this course is an overview of what the responsibilities of a
Business Analyst are associated with testing. The course will focus on the
importance of preparing test plans and strategies, test cases and scripts. It will
also discuss the pitfalls and problem logs associated with testing

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

RPL is a process in which students have the opportunity to obtain credit for
college level knowledge and skills gained outside the classroom and/or through
other educational programs. It is a process which documents and compares a
student’s prior learning gained from education, work and life experience to the
learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information about
RPL at Red River College, refer to the RPL website at www.rrc.ca/RPLservices
or A14 - RPL Policy.
 For general information and assistance with RPL, contact Red River College’s
RPL Advisor at 204.632.3094 or rpladvisor@rrc.ca.

Accessibility Statement:
If you are a student with a disability and require reasonable accommodations,
you are encouraged to discuss this privately with your instructor to facilitate
greater understanding of your learning needs. To receive accommodations, you
must connect with Counselling and Accessibility Services who will assist in
developing and implementing your accommodation plan. You can contact
Counselling and Accessibility Services in person at NDC (D102) or EDC (P210)
or by filling out the online intake form https://www.rrc.ca/accessibility/getting-
started/book-an-appointment/. For further information about RRC’s
accommodation process, see the Disability Documentation Guide at
https://www.rrc.ca/accessibility/getting-started/.

Academic Requisites:
It is expected that students who enter this program have completed a
postsecondary degree, diploma, certificate and/or have extensive
work experience to benefit from this training. Students should have
experience with various software applications, i.e., word-processing,
spreadsheets, database, and the internet. The Business Analyst
Introduction course must have been successfully completed.

Course Equivalencies:
None

Course Delivery Methods:

Online via LEARN

The following communication tools will be used in this course:

The following communication tools will be used in this course:
 Email
 Discussion Forum

Course Format:

This is an asynchronous (non-cohort / open enrollment) online course delivered

via Red River College’s learning management system called LEARN. The course
is comprised of a series of custom-built learning activities and projects that
directly support achievement of the course learning outcomes

Effective Date:
October 2017

Instructor Information
Instructor’s name: Nancy Butler
 Email: nbutler@RRC.CA
Office phone: 204-885-6000
Office location:
Office hours:

Student Readiness
Technology & Equipment Readiness:
 Computer with Internet connection
 Adobe Flash Player

Student Commitments and Contact Times:

Expect to commit 4 weekly hours to complete the learning activities and

assignments for this course. Your instructor is available via RRC email to
respond to inquiries within 24 to 48 hours. Assignments will be returned
within one week of submission

Course Resources:

Textbook(s):
Lessons Learned in Software Testing

Student Learning
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course of study, you should be able to....
1. Describe the Business Analyst role in the testing life cycle.
2. Describe the test planning activities.
3. Describe the testing phases, preparation of test cases, and test scripts.
4. Categorize problems as critical, medium, and low.
5. Document acceptance criteria for testing objectives.
6. Prepare a comprehensive test plan.
7. Prepare a testing presentation for stakeholders.
8. Conduct a quality team review of test documentation.

Instructional Schedule:

Module/Unit/
Topic Assignments
Week
 1 Introduction of Read chapters 1 & 2
Business Systems Week 1 assignment – 10
Testing
Role of the Tester
Think like a Tester

2 Testing Techniques Read chapter 3

Week 2 assignment 10 %
3 Problem Reporting Read chapter 4
and Support Discussion Post
Activities
4 Documenting Testing Read chapter 6
Creating User Discussion Post
Documentation
5 Preparing the Test Read chapter 11
Strategy and Test Plan Week 5 assignment – 25
Creating test cases
6 Automated Testing Read chapter 5
Discussion Post
7 Managing the Test Read chapter 7, 8, 9
Team Week 7 assignment – 10 %
Discussion Post
8 Career in software Read chapter 10
testing Discussion Post
9 Case Study Final Week 9 Assignment – 40%
Assignment
10 Wrap-Up Week

Important Dates:
Date Important Policy Information for Distance Delivery
10th Day Part-time Drop date deadline (refund less admin fees)*
3 weeks prior to Deadline to submit request to Withdraw or to request an
course end date Extension (if applicable). You cannot withdraw once extended.*
(No later)
*Form required Submit applicable form by the deadline.
Continuing Education Forms: www.rrc.ca/forms

NOTE: The following dates are subject to change based on the needs of the students at
the instructor’s prerogative. Students will be notified ahead of time of any changes.
Assessment and Evaluation:

Assessment %
Assignment 1 10%
Assignment 2 10%
Assignment 3 25%
Assignment 4 10%
Final Case Study 40%
Discussion Posts 5%
Total: 100%

Letter Grade Distribution

A+ 4.5 90 to 100%
A 4.0 80 to 89%
B+ 3.5 75 to 79%
B 3.0 70 to 74%
C+ 2.5 65 to 69%
C 2.0 60 to 64%
D 1.0 50 to 59%
F 0.0 0 - 49%

Minimum performance requirement for this course: C (60%)

Course Policies
Academic Integrity:
Academic Integrity describes a commitment to honesty, truthfulness and
accountability in teaching, learning and research. Academic misconduct
describes acts and activities that breach standards of academic integrity
including and not limited to fraud, cheating, plagiarism, misuse or
misrepresentation of sources, unauthorized collaboration, etc. Academic
misconduct will be treated seriously and will not be tolerated. Clear expectations
will be communicated to students to promote positive academic practices in
compliance with RRC policy S4 Academic Integrity.

General Academic Policies:

It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to the Red River
College (RRC) Academic Policies. These Policies can be found in the RRC
calendar or online under “A SERIES – ACADEMIC MATTERS at
https://www.rrc.ca/legal/policies/.

Supplementary Policies:
Academic Integrity
  Submitting as one’s own work anything that has been copied from another
student or source (e.g. the Internet) without proper reference, or providing
anything to another student for submission as their own work, are
violations of academic integrity that may lead to disciplinary measures.
Refer to policy S4 at
http://www.rrc.mb.ca/files/File/policies/new/S4%20Academic
%20Integrity.pdf

Course-Specific Policies
 It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to course-
specific and college-wide policies. Please see your instructor if you have
any questions.

Attendance
 Regular participation in this course is extremely important.

Date Revised: August 31, 2017

Mental Health and Wellbeing at RRC

Having good personal health and wellbeing will support your success in this program.

We encourage you to:

 Recognize that stress is an expected part of being a college student.
 Rethink how you view difficulty. Being challenged is actually a part of learning
and reaching success.
 Reflect on your role in taking care of yourself throughout the term. Do your
best to balance your schoolwork and life demands.
 Reach out to your instructor, program coordinator, or College supports at any
time if something is affecting your academic performance. It’s always best to
reach out early and it’s the responsible thing to do.

College supports ready and willing to assist you:

 Counselling Services
 Indigenous Student Supports
 International Student Supports
 Academic Success Centre
 Accessibility Services
 Health Services

Authorization:
This course is authorized for use by:

__Steve Lawrence _
Program Manager CE Information Tech Admn Continuing Education

©Red River College 2020

Approved by Senior Academic Committee November 6, 2020