Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2010-11/Winter
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
TITLE:
PREFIX/SECTION:
CREDIT HOURS:
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS:
MEETING DAY(S)/TIME(S):
NO-CLASS DAYS:
SECTION CENSUS DATE:
WITHDRAWAL DATE
CLASS LOCATION:
LAB LOCATION:
Project Management 1
INFO 1011 7A
4.5
12/2/2010 thru 2/24/2011
TTh: 8:00 a.m. to 9:55 a.m.
12/22/2010-1/2/2011
12/15/2010
2/9/2011
SOC MHY 210
SOC CON 217 (2nd floor: Academic Resource Center)
(http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/locations.asp)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
M-Th
11:00a-12:00p
MW
2:00p-3:00p
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MHY 110F
738-4089
(voice-mail)
738-4535
FOC 10 104B
457-2274
457-2283
*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(s):
Academic Program Area:
Dean’s Office Telephone:
(402) 556-3071
areinarz@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/ (also see
http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/ctvacommons/Reinarz/)
Information Technology & E-Learning
457-2660 (Tom Pensabene, tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
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 1001 Information Systems & Literacy
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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: Traditional, Agile, Extreme
Edition:
5th (2009) (ISBN: 978-0-470-42367-7)
Author:
Wysocki
Publisher:
Wiley & Sons
CLASS 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.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT/ASSIGNMENTS
a. Types of student work (Quizzes/Exams/Papers/Projects/etc) that will be assessed
Student grades will be based on occasional homework, one major projects, midterm
examination, and final examination. The two exams include both closed and open
book/notes components.
b. Other assignments (Required reading, homework, and etc) and/or 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 the class meeting date.
c. How assessments are measured, how students will receive assignments, and how
assignments will be submitted
See above. Assignments are announced verbally in class, with a recap on the
instructor’s web site for this course. Assignments should be submitted in printed form
to facilitate the assessment process. Assignment files should also be submitted to the
instructor via removable media or e-mail. Any diskette, file or assignment
submitted with a computer virus is an automatic zero (0).
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d. Make-up and late assignment policies
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments turned in late MAY lose 10% per week. Late assignments MAY not
be accepted after two weeks overdue. Please contact instructor regarding the
circumstances of any late work.
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.
e. How/when you will give student feedback on their progress
Grades will be reflected on the returned items. Students may obtain their current
cumulative grade from the instructor before or after class.
f. When papers/projects/tests/etc. will be returned
The programming assignments and exams will be returned in class one week after
they are turned in to the instructor. The exams will be reviewed in class but retained
by the instructor.
GRADING POLICY
Component
Points
2 Course Examinations
Weekly Homework & participation
Project Proposal, Participation, Work
Plan & Presentation
Total
325
0
300
Letter
A
B
C
D
F
Percent
90% –100%
80% – 90%
70% – 80%
60% – 70%
< 60%
625
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.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
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).
Please note: Nothing in the preceding paragraph overrides the restrictions on
sharing or distribution of solutions to assignments and tests discussed below under
the Academic Honesty Statement.
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INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION 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. Therefore, it is important to be in
class when the assignments are given out. If a student should miss a class for any reason, he/she
is expected to cover the material missed on his/her own. All work must be made up to the
satisfaction of the instructor.
The following interprets (recent) college attendance policy and may be subject to adjustment.
 “WX” denotes an administrative withdrawal/disenrollment of a student who registered but never attended
class. A student who attends no class meetings up to and including the Section Census Date published in
the Class Schedule at www.mccneb.edu/schedule/default.asp will be disenrolled from the class should the
instructor report a WX. There is no appeal for this disenrollment. Any student who has been withdrawn
from a class via the WX withdrawal and wishes to be reinstated must obtain faculty approval to re-register
for the course. The student will need to use the CLOSED CLASS/LATE REGISTRATION form. (There is
no late registration for online classes.) WX is not a grade or other transcript mark; it is only a code used by
the instructor or the College.
 A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive either a final grade mark of “FX,”
indicating an absence-related failure, or a failing (F) grade. If an instructor issues a grade of “F,” the
college will assume that the student completed the course and “earned” the “F” grade. Students receiving
financial aid and who receive an “FX” grade are considered to have unofficially withdrawn from the class
and may be required to return some or all of the financial aid funds they received for taking a class or
classes based on the date(s) of last attendance posted by the instructor(s) in conjunction with the FX grade
at the end of the quarter. “FX” grades appear on official transcripts. The “FX” grade does affect GPA
calculations in the same manner as “F.”
 Current policy of instructor: unless there is documented instructor assent to an alternative means to meet
course requirements, your grade will be reported as “FX”
o If your final grade computation is “F,” AND you have not attended class for two weeks or more,
cumulative; OR
o If you have not attended class for four weeks or more, cumulative, regardless of final grade
computation; OR
o If you fail to take either the mid-term OR the final exams or both.
 Avoiding the FX Grade: When a student has earned the FX grade prior to the end of the quarter, he or she
may avoid receiving the failing grade by withdrawing from the course before the Last Date to Withdraw
from Class. This date is posted under the Important Dates for the course on the official Class Schedule at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain contact with the instructor
to know if he or she may be subject to an FX grade and/or to drop the course in a timely manner.
 Also remember, to remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory
Academic Progress standards (http://www.mccneb.edu/fa/standards_of_progress.asp,
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/financialaid.asp,
http://www.mccneb.edu/bogpolicies/policies/40000/40302_student_academic_progress_and_review_of_ac
ademic_status.htm, and
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/academicinformation.asp#standardsacademicprogress).
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible and
cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show
respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of
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thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/index.html.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to
copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website
at http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor.
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. Disciplinary procedures are
available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
Instructor Policy:
This course involves the development of a course team project. Collaboration and
cooperation in the development of the project is expected and will be evaluated based on
documentation and reports from your team. However, for other assignments and tests, the
following considerations apply.
Please note: ANY sharing or transfer of assigned work or test contents or answers
between a student and any other person or party; in part or in whole; whether by
disk exchange, E-mail, manual transcription, co-development of an assignment, or
any other means; unless authorized by the instructor in advance in accordance with
the guidelines in the following paragraph; will be considered academic misconduct
and be sanctioned with disciplinary action in accordance with the above paragraph.
Both originating and receiving parties will be liable to such sanction.
Sharing of class notes and handouts is authorized. Obtaining assistance from others
(including tutors or lab techs) for specific programming issues or debugging is
authorized. However, no further collaboration is authorized for any standard assignment.
Students wishing to collaborate further must contact the instructor for special
assignments. Such special assignments must clearly identify in advance which portions
are the responsibilities of each individual student wishing to collaborate. The learning
objectives, level of difficulty, and typical work involved for each portion must be
comparable to that for a single student working alone on the corresponding standard
assignment. Each portion will be graded individually. Each portion must clearly represent
the competency of the individual responsible for it, and only that individual. The
instructor reserves the right to refuse any request for special assignments.
Indications of unauthorized collaboration and/or intent to defraud include, but are not
restricted to, assignments, submitted by students (not necessarily from the same section)
individually under each of their respective names; but which are essentially identical; are
essentially identical except for mechanical changes such as differing variable or module
names; are essentially identical except for differing comments; or exhibit essentially
identical idiosyncratic features such as errors in syntax, style, logic, output formatting, or
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spelling. The same criteria apply to submissions, by one or more students, where those
submissions bear indications of copying from any other unauthorized source. Authorized
sources are the student textbook for the class, lecture notes, class handouts, and
compiler/interpreter documentation and help materials.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling
Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure [to meet the attendance and
participation requirements of the course and] to officially withdraw will result in either an
attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade, [unless there is documented instructor assent
to alternative means to meet course requirements]. [The former procedure for instructor
withdrawal of a student (“IW”) is no longer available.] The last date to withdraw is noted in the
CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Academic Resource Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly,
supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff
members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math,
and writing skills. 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 the Academic Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student
Handbook, College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If you have a disability that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please
contact a Disability Support Services 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 visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/ and/or
contact Student Services.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help
Desk at 457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
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/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
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Departmental Policy:
USE OF COLLEGE COMPUTERS
When you use computers in College academic resource centers, learning centers, libraries and
many classrooms, you will need to login using your student username and password. Your
username is the same as your WebAdvisor username and your initial password is your student ID
with leading zeros to make it seven digits. If you need assistance, please contact staff at any of
the computer labs, learning centers and libraries; your instructor may also be able to help.
It is recommended that students save their files to removable media often as they work. The
College reserves the right to take steps necessary to maintain the confidentiality of student
identity information through the use of automatic logouts and screensavers.
PROCEDURE FOR GRADE APPEALS AND OTHER COURSE CONCERNS:
A student who wishes to appeal a grade or other course matters should follow the appeal
procedure listed below. The appeal process for course grades or other course matters must be
initiated no later than the end of the quarter (last class day) following the quarter in which the
course was completed. The appeal process begins when a student writes a letter to the instructor
(1st level of appeal). If dissatisfied with the appeal at any level, the student may appeal in writing
to the next level:
•
1st Level: Instructor
•
2nd Level: Appropriate Academic Dean
•
3rd Level: Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs
Course concerns are best resolved with the course instructor. If you feel you have an on-going
issue, you must first e-mail the instructor with your course concerns in a respectful,
straightforward manner. The purpose of this e-mail is to seek a resolution between you, the
student, and the instructor, pointing specifically to the syllabus and how you (as the student) can
show that the procedures set up in the syllabus were not upheld. At this point, most disputes can
be resolved. A further appeal makes it to the level of Dean only in rare cases when a written
appeal to the instructor is unsuccessful. If after the instructor/student dialog a disagreement
remains, you may contact the dean’s office via e-mail including:
(1)
Your initial correspondence to the instructor
(2)
The instructor’s reply to you
(3)
Your supporting data that the procedures established in this syllabus were not upheld.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and
expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to
enhance learning for students. Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or
objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan
Community College. [In the event the College closes classes for any reason, the dates of the
scheduled activities will be followed as outlined.]
Week
1
2
Class
Date
12/2/2010
12/7
12/9
12/14
3
12/16
12/21
4
1/4/2011
1/6
1/11
1/13
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1/18
1/20
1/25
1/27
2/1
2/3
2/8
2/10
2/15
2/17
2/22
2/24
Reading
Assignment
Subject Covered
Review Syllabus
What is a Project?
Understanding the PM Process Groups
Project Management Landscape & Traditional PM
How to Scope a Project
How to Plan a Project
Planning & the Work Breakdown Structure
Estimating (duration, resource requirements, cost, etc.)
Constructing the Project Network Diagram
Risk & the Project Proposal
How to Launch a Project
The Project Team; Assigning & Leveling Resources;
Finalizing the schedule
Review
Introduction & Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch’s. 8 & 9
Ch 3
Ch 4
Ch 4
Ch 5
Ch 1 – 5, 8, 9
Mid-Term Test
How to Monitor and Control a Project
Ch 6
How to Close a Project
Epilog & Other topics…
Project Time
Ch 7
Epilog
Project: presentations
Project
Comprehensive
Final Exam
IMPORTANT DATES See attachment or http://www.mccneb.edu/sos/enrollman.asp.
Note: Metro’s Academic Calendar at
http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2 )
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2010/11 Winter Quarter Important Dates
Classes Begin ………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………December 1st (W)
Last class day before holiday recess………………………………………………………………………………………………………..December 21st (T)
Holiday recess (College Closed)…………………………………………………………………………………………December 24-January 2nd (F-SU)
Student Withdrawal Deadline for “W” Grade……………………………………………………………………………………………Varies by Class*
Classes Resume…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...........January 3rd (M)
Spring General Registration Begins …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. January 12th (W)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recess/College Closed……………………………………………………………………………………… January 17th (M)
Winter Quarter Graduation Application Deadline ………………………………………………………………………………………February 1st .(T)
Fall Quarter Incomplete “I” Grades Due…………………………………………………………………………………………………….February 18th (F)
Last Day of Winter Classes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..February 28th (M)
Grades Due and Posted to WebAdvisor by 5:00 p.m. .......................................................................................March 2nd (W)
* To view the Last Day for a student to withdraw “drop” a class go to the class schedule found on line at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp . Then, find the course section and click on the Important Dates link
next to the course. The refund withdraw dates for each course section are automatically calculated based on the start and
end dates and the number of sessions for a course. A student must withdraw by this date to avoid being assigned a grade
of “F”.
Important Dates
Last Day to Withdraw refers to grades only.
REFUND POLICIES for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance or nonpayment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay. To withdraw “drop” from a course log on to WebAdvisor
https://webadvisor.mccneb.edu and click “Register and Drop Sections”.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the student to a
refund. The eligibility and amount of a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal. A student may
see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day by logging into WebAdvisor and clicking on the
Tuition Refund Calculator. Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with
the Financial Aid Office prior to any schedule changes at 457-2330.
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