Program Overview

Program Overview

Colorado State University Online offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees, Grad Certificates, Courses, and Professional Education.

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Course Details

CS 415 - Software Testing

Description

Systematic approaches to software testing, theoretical foundations, and the current state of practice. Techniques and tools that improve software testing and overall development skills.

Prerequisite

CS 314 (Software Engineering with a C or better.)

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Sudipto Ghosh

Dr. Sudipto Ghosh is a Professor of Computer Science at Colorado State University with an affiliate appointment in Systems Engineering. He received the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Purdue University in 2000. His research interests are in software engineering (design and testing). He is on the editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Software and Systems Modeling, Software Quality Journal, and Information and Software Technology. Previously he was on the editorial board of the Journal of Software Testing and Reliability. He was a general co-chair of MODELS 2009 (Denver) and Modularity 2015 (Fort Collins). He was a program co-chair of ICST 2010 (Paris), DSA 2017 (Beijing), ISSRE 2018 (Memphis), ISEC 2024 (Bangalore), and QRS 2024 (Cambridge). He has served on program committees of multiple conferences. He is a member of the ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE.

Section 801 (Online)

Registration Details

Registration ends Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Course Schedule

• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous

Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines

• 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
• 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
• No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026

Tuition

$1,960

Faculty and Staff

The university has a team of experienced faculty and staff, including Dr. Sudipto Ghosh, who is a Professor of Computer Science with research interests in software engineering.

Accreditation and Policies

The university is accredited and has policies in place for students, faculty, and staff.

Campus and Locations

The university has a physical location in Fort Collins, CO, and offers online courses and programs.

Additional Information

The university offers a range of resources and services for students, including academic support, career services, and more.

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