Metropolitan Community College
Course Syllabus – 2006/Fall
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Begins/Ends/No-Class Days:
Meeting Day/Time:
Last Day to Withdraw
Delivery Type:
Class Location:
Lab Location:
Course Web Address:
- Project Management 1
- INFO 1011 6A
- 4.5
- 9/8/2006 thru 10/7/2006
- F: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; SA: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 9/29/2006
Classroom
- FOC 8 202
- FOC 8 202
(See instructor’s web site)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
- Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
M, W:
T:
Th:
F:
2:30p-3:30p
4:00p-5:00p
1:30p-3:30p
3:30p-4:30p
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MAH 300
738-4089
(voice-mail)
738-4553
FOC 8 203
457-2624
457-2946
*Stated office hours may need to be changed due to special circumstances or events. If the student wishes to meet with the
instructor at a time other than scheduled office hours, the student should make an appointment with the instructor.
Home phone:
Email Address:
Faculty Web Site:
Academic Program Area:
Dean’s Office Telephone:
- (402) 556-3071
- areinarz@mccneb.edu
- http://ctva.mccneb.edu/areinarz
- Information Technology
- 457-2660 (Tom Pensabene)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
Project Management is the discipline of defining and managing the vision, tasks, and
resources required to complete a project. This course provides and introduction to the
project management process, resource management (time, money, and people), quality
control, communications, and risk.
Course Prerequisites: INFO 1003 Intro to programming; INFO 1001 Microcomputer
Fundamentals
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Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the following
competencies:
1. Identify the basics of project management and traits of project managers.
2. Use Gantt Pert & Critical Path techniques to develop project plan.
3. Schedule people and resources to successfully achieve project.
4. Prepare budgets and evaluate financial results.
5. Re-define the project steps to account for changes in resources.
6. Develop high performance teams.
7. Monitor performance and motivate team members.
8. Evaluate project success from client’s viewpoint.
Required & Supplemental Materials:
Text:
Effective Project Management How to Plan, Manage & Deliver
Projects on Time and Within Budget
Edition:
3rd 2003
Author:
Wysocki, Beck Jr., Crane
Publisher:
Wiley & Sons
Course Structure:
In each lecture during this course, the instructor will cover material the student needs to
learn and accomplish. In addition, written handouts will be provided from time to time.
These will be used to supplement the text material and expand the course.
Instruction will consist mainly of lecture material presented by the instructor. In some
classes, group discussion and demonstration will be utilized. In all meetings, discussion
opportunities will be provided and the student is encouraged to ask questions and clarify
information as the instructor is lecturing and/or presenting material.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
1. Types of Assessment/Assignments
Student grades will be based on one major projects, midterm examination, and final
examination. Any diskette, file or assignment submitted with a computer virus is an
automatic zero (0).
SELECTED TESTING/ASSESSMENT METHODS:
1 project, weekly homework & 2 course examinations - open book & open notes
MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES:
Students MUST be present on the day of an announced test. If the instructor is informed
BEFORE THE TEST concerning a valid absence, other arrangements MAY be made.
There will be no retakes of tests. Test dates are not firm and are therefore subject to
change.
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2. Grading Policy
Component
Points
2 Course Examinations @ 200 pts ea.
Weekly Homework & participation
Project Proposal, Participation, Work
Plan & Presentation
Total
400
100
100
Letter
A
B
C
D
F
Percent
90% –100%
80% – 90%
70% – 80%
60% – 70%
< 60%
600
3. Maintenance of Student Records
a. State how/when you will give student feedback on their progress
b. State if papers/projects/tests/etc. will be returned and when
c. Grade books (grade spreadsheets) should be kept by the instructor for a minimum
of one (1) year.
d. Student tests, papers, projects, etc., that were graded by faculty for determining
the final grade and were not returned to the student, should be kept for one (1)
year.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Required Expectations
1. Attendance Policy
The course will be covered partially by assigned portions of the text and may be
presented in a sequence different from the text. Material will also be covered that is not
in the text. Attendance is necessary to understand the course material. Each student is
expected to recognize the importance of class attendance and promptness. The student
must sign in each class to get the points, unless prior arrangements have been made with
the instructor.
Excessive absences or unsatisfactory progress will subject the student to administrative
withdrawal from the course. If a student should miss a class for any reason, he/she is
expected to cover the material he/she missed on his/her own. All work must be made up
to the satisfaction of the instructor.
2. Expected Classroom Behavior
Suggested Expectations
1. Class Participation
The student will have specific assignments to read and master. These assignments are
indicated in the course schedule and/or outlined by the instructor. The student should
have read the material prior to class the meeting date.
This class is an upper level class and the discovery process is employed to prepare the
student for critical thinking and problem solving. Students will be given partial
information and are expected to use the information to think through the problem and
find the solution. Parts of the assignments are designed with less than complete
information to prompt the student to ask questions and clarify what’s expected. This
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directly relates to the business environment in establishing communications and rapport
with customers.
2. Disruptive Classroom Behavior
3. Portable Electronic Devices Usage
4. Internet Use During Class
Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and
expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this
schedule that may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These
modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be
done within the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Metro's Learning, Math, and Writing Centers can help you achieve educational success. The staff
in these centers provide drop-in assistance with basic math, reading, writing and computer skills.
We offer a friendly, supportive learning environment. Self-paced computer-assisted instructional
support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course
orientation is also available.
Detailed information about these services are in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and
online. Links to these resources are located at http://www.mccneb.edu/learningcenter/.
COLLEGE POLICIES
College policies, such as student rights and responsibilities, academic standards, plagiarism, and
etc. are outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. This information can be
accessed via the online catalog at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/catalog.asp.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot attend and complete this course, you should
officially withdraw by calling Central Registration, 457-5231. Failure to officially withdraw will
result in either an instructor withdraw (IW) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is
identified on the second page of this syllabus handout.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: The college has a standard code of conduct that involves
consequences for specific academic and non-academic behavior that may result in a failing
grade, probation, or suspension from the college. More complete information about the code of
conduct is located in the Student Services portion of the online catalog
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp).
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability that
may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Vocational
Special Needs Counselor, located in the Student Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan
Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations.
For further information, please contact the Student Services Office at your campus.
Other pertinent college policies are posted on the CDS website www.mccneb.edu/cds. See
attachment for some of them
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ADDITIONAL COLLEGE POLICIES
1. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
Students are reminded that materials they may use as sources for this course may be
subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on
the library webpage at http://www.mccneb.edu/library, by your instructor, or by the
College's Copyright Officer.
In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College
imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the
course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. The disciplinary
procedures are available in the Counseling/Advising Centers and at
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.htm.
2. USE OF STUDENT WORK
The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of classroom requirements shall
remain with the student(s): By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community
College, the student gives the College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as
may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The
institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the written
consent of the student(s).
3. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching
and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you
may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments
you are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment
purposes. This will be done in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
4. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
By using the information technology systems at MCC(including the computer systems
and phones) you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the
Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of
Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be
familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be
found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/x15_Technology_Resources_Use.htm
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
1. SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
Class
Date
9/8/2006
9/9
9/15
9/16
9/22
9/23
9/29
9/30
10/6
Subject Covered
Project Assigned
Review Syllabus
What is a Project?
What is Traditional project management?
Scope the project
Identify project activities
Estimate activity duration, resource requirements, and
cost
Construct and analyze the project network diagram
Project Due
Reading Assignment
Introduction & Ch 1
Ch 2 – 3
Ch 4 – 5
Ch 6
Mid-Term Test
Ch 1 – 6
Finalize the schedule based on resource availability
Organize and conduct the joint project planning
session
Recruit, Organize, and manage the project team
Monitor and control progress
Close-out the project
Other topics…
Project Time
Project: presentations
Ch 7 – 8
Ch 9 – 10
Ch 11
Project
10/7
Comprehensive
Final Exam
2. IMPORTANT DATES See attachment and also Metro’s Academic Calendar at
http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2 )
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