Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2011/Fall
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
TITLE:
PREFIX/SECTION:
CREDIT HOURS:
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS:
MEETING DAY(S)/TIME(S):
NO-CLASS DAYS:
SECTION CENSUS DATE:
WITHDRAWAL DATE
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LAB LOCATION:
Project Management 1
INFO 1011 5A
4.5
9/8/2011 thru 11/17/2011
Th: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
n/a
9/19/2011
11/3/2011
FOC 10 114
FOC 10 213/205 (2nd floor: Academic Resource Center)
(http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/locations.asp)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
M, W
T:
4:00p-5:00p
10:00a-11:00a
3:30p-4:30p
SOC MHY 110F
738-4089
(voice-mail)
738-4535
Th:
10:00a-11:00a
3:30p-4:30p
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:
(402) 556-3071
areinarz@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/ (also see
https://mccadc.mccinfo.net/infostudents/Reinarz/)
Dr. T. C. Pensabene, Dean of Information Technology & e-Learning
(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 an introduction to the project management process, resource
management (time, money, and people), quality control, communications, and risk.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: INFO 1001 Information Systems & Literacy
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the following
competencies:
1.
Discuss the need for project management
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Define what a project is and explain the dependency between the nine knowledge areas and the five
process groups
Explain the fundamental concepts of project management
Gather requirements and develop a plan for a simple project
Manage, track and report the status of a simple project
Analyze the outcome of a simple project and develop lessons learned
Initiate, scope, and plan a project and develop a project schedule
Determine project cost and acquire resources
Control project changes and manage project risk
Execute and close a project
Use application software packages to scope, plan, and manage projects
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Required Text:
Information Technology Project Management
Edition:
Revised 6th (2011) (ISBN: 978-1-111-22175-1)
Author:
Kathy Schwalbe
Publisher:
Course Technology, div. of CENGAGE Learning
Supplemental Text: Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme
Edition:
5th (2009) (ISBN: 978-0-470-42367-7)
Author:
Wysocki
Publisher:
Wiley & Sons
See textbook and handouts for a discussion of software needed for this course. Students enrolled in this course
may obtain a licensed copy of Microsoft Project at no charge, for use on their own computer. MCC is
currently using Project 2010. See the following link for details on using MSDNAA:
http://mccadc.mccinfo.net/MSDNAA/ . This software is yours to keep.
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.
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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).
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
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).
Instructor Policy:
Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding the College and program area
policies and procedures described and referenced in the Academic Honesty Statement. (CT)
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 and some material will be covered that is not in the text.
Therefore, attendance is necessary to understand the course material. Each student is expected to
recognize the importance of class attendance and promptness. Chronic tardiness or lack of
attendance will contribute to non-achievement of course objectives. CHRONIC TARDINESS
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AND ABSENCES MAY RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE FINAL GRADE BY 10%. 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.
The following interprets college attendance policy and may be subject to adjustment.
 WX: After the first class meeting and through the Census Date, the instructor will
disenroll (WX) students who have never attended. The Census Date is listed under the
Important Dates for the course in the official Class Schedule at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/.
 FX: A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations will receive a final grade
of FX, indicating an absence-related failure. A student earning an FX grade prior to the
end of the quarter may avoid receiving the failing grade by withdrawing from the course
before the Last Date to Withdraw from Class.
o Instructor Note: An FX has the same effect on GPA and Satisfactory Academic
Progress as an F (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_pro
gress_and_review_of_academic_status.htm, and
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/academicinformation.asp#standardsacademicpro
gress). In addition, the instructor must report a Last Date of Attendance to the
Registrar in order to facilitate the College and Federal government recovering
financial student aid from the student.
 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.
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
thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/index.html.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and
permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation
from College Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the
individual student’s educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted,
sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary
procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
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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.
ANY sharing or transfer of assigned work, 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 paragraphs; will be considered academic misconduct and
be sanctioned with disciplinary action in accordance with the above paragraph. The
instructor considers this statement to be a first warning. All detected or reported
instances of academic misconduct will receive a 0 grade and will be reported to the
Academic Dean. Any student who participates in more than one detected or
reported incident of academic misconduct will receive a course grade of F. Stronger
penalties may apply based on the student’s history of academic misconduct. 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
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names; are essentially identical except for differing comments; or exhibit essentially
identical idiosyncratic features such as errors in syntax, style, logic, output formatting, or
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 through WebAdvisor at http://webadvisor.mccneb.edu or 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.] Please see on-line course resources for more
detailed sequencing of processes and reading assignment.
Wk
Class
Date
1
9/8/2011
2
9/15
3
9/22
4
9/29
5
10/6
6
10/13
7
8
10/20
10/27
9
10
11/3
11/10
11
11/17
Reading Assignment
Wysocki
K. Schwalbe
Subjects Covered
Review Syllabus and Course Resources
What is a Project?
Understanding the PM Process Groups
Project Management Landscape & Traditional PM
How to Scope a Project/Initiating Process Group
How to Plan a Project/Planning Process Group
Planning & the Work Breakdown Structure
Estimating (duration, resource requirements)
Constructing the Project Network Diagram
Planning Quality, HR, Communications, &
Procurement
Risk & the Project Proposal/Plan
Review
Mid-Term Test
How to Launch a Project/Executing P.G.
The Project Team; Assigning & Leveling
Resources; Finalizing the schedule
How to Monitor and Control a Project
How to Close a Project
Epilog & Other topics…
Project Time
Project: presentations
Review
Ch 4
Ch’s 1 & 2
Ch. 3
4 (129-151, 165-175),
10 (381-386, 399-420)
5 (177-196, 202-210),
6 (211-217, 221-223,
240-252)
TBA
Ch 1 – 4, 8,
9
Ch 5
TBA
Intro. & Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch’s. 8 & 9
Ch 3
Ch 4
Ch 6
Ch 7
Epilog
TBA
TBA
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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2011 Fall Quarter Important Dates
Classes Begin .................................................................................................................................. September 6 T
Winter Priority Webadvisor only registration for Current Students w/ 50+credit hrs .............................. Sep. 14 W
Winter Current Student Webadvisor only registration begins ........................................................ September 21 W
Winter General Registration Begins ............................................................................................... September 28 W
Student Withdrawal Deadline to drop a class ............................................................................ ….Varies by class*
Summer Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due ...................................................................................... November 9 W
Classes end .................................................................................................................................... November 21 M
All Fall grades due and posted to WebAdvisor by 11:59 p.m. ....................................................... November 23 W
Thanksgiving Day Recess/College Closed ........................................................................November 24-27 TH-SU
Students may view Important Dates on the Student Information Calendar . A link to this calendar is available
once a student is logged in on webadvisor.
*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 on the same line as the course title. 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”.
REFUND POLICIES for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance or
non-payment 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 402-457-2330.
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