Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
ETRO Number
415
Course Title
Project Managment
Credits
3
Department
STEM Author Dr. Dave Harrington (ECET/ENGT lecturer), and Lisa Hunter
and Dr. Jeff Kuhn (Institute for Astronomy). Consulted with: Dr. Jung Park and Mark Hoffman.
Date of Outline
08/06/2010
Effective Date Fall 2011
5-year Review Date Fall 2016
2. Course Description:
Introduces projects and project management. Emphasizes organization, project
requirements, risk mitigation, planning, problem solving, implementation, comparisons and budgeting.
Overviews effective methods for interfacing individual outputs within larger projects. Utilizes project
management software tools. Applies technical writing, formal and informal communication and laboratory
practices in the context of typical workplaces. Covers organizations, hierarchies, team structures,
collaboration methodology and funding mechanisms as it relates to Engineering Technology career paths.
Supports specific applications to the Capstone Project. Develops a career plan within potential project types,
structures and funding opportunities in the Hawai`i workforce.
Cross-list
Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
4 hr. lecture/lab
ETRO 440 or 475 all with grade C or better.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
Co-requisites
yes
no
ETRO 497
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
AAS Program
AA Category
Category
Category
Additional Category
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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BAS Program
Other
Developmental/Remedial
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Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Develop, implement and monitor a project plan by applying project management concepts such as
organization, planning, risk mitigation, budgeting and utilizing associated software packages.
II. Communicate individual project components and aspects such as teamwork norms, risks, constraints,
and budgets to interface effectively within large-scope projects.
III. Outline potential career pathways and workplace issues such as hierarchies, public/private funding
mechanisms in the context of contemporary Hawai`i projects and individual perspectives.
IV. Create, present and critically analyze technical communications such as formal / informal oral
presentations, abstracts, status updates, project reports, and lab notes.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Use software tools (MS project) to organize and present projects.
b. Collaborate on large-scale group projects.
c. Demonstrate successful delegation and group coordination skills.
d. Analyze projects to identify potential societal, cultural or financial risks.
e. Understand resource leveling, Gantt charts.
f. Communicate via project reports.
g. Outline constraint driven decisions.
h. Explain the key project management framework.
i. Define project scope and work breakdown structure.
j. Develop Capstone Project Plan.
k. Allocate resources to work packages.
l. Determine critical project pathways and activities.
m. Perform fault analysis and critical failure recovery methods.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
1-2 Weeks: Project aspects / types (I, IV, c, e, g, h, i)
2-3 Weeks: Project Software tools and documents (I, a, c, e, f, h)
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1-2 Weeks: Presentations and Communications (II, III, j, l, m)
1-2 Weeks: TechWorkplace Overview & Hawai`i Projects (II, III, d, g)
2-3 Weeks: Capstone Project Investigation (III, IV, b, d, e, i, j, k, l, m)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Materials, examples, and/or exercises will be handed out by
the instructor.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Examples of projects such as the ATST Instruments:
http://atst.nso.edu/projbook
Project Management Texts such as those from
The Project Management Institute
http://www.pmi.org/Resources/Pages/Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards-Projects.aspx
Online tutorials and outlines such as the Mind Tools kit
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_PPM.htm
Many books are available for preview on Google Books:
Project Management by Dennis Lock
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Software tool references and tutorials such as:
The Manual for MS Project
http://www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/default.aspxSoftware
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Labs/exercises:
Class participation:
Projects/research:
Quizzes (In class & pre-class):
Written examinations:
40-60% (I, II, III, IV, a-m)
10-15% (I, II, III, IV, a-m)
10-20% (I, II, III, IV, a-m)
10-20% (I, II, III, IV, a-m)
10-30% (I, II, III, IV, a-m)
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
Inquiry lab experiences.
Lab activities and exercises.
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Demonstrations.
Group projects or team challenges.
Audio/visual presentations (pre-prepared or internet-based).
Class discussions.
Guest speakers or field trips.
Lectures.
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
Authors:
Dr. Dave Harrington, Postdoctoral fellow, Institute for Atronomy (IfA), and ECET/ENGT lecturer at
UHMC.
Lisa Hunter, Director, Akamai Workforce Initiative, IfA & Institute for Science & Engineer Educators.
Dr. Jeff Kuhn, Astronomer, Associate Director, Maui Operations, IfA.
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