Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2012-13/Spring
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 SA & FA (Conf.)
4.5
3/12/2013 thru 5/23/2013
T/Th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
None
3/21/2013
5/9/2013
SRP 202 & FRC 306 (Conf.)
SRP 215 & FRC 207
(http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/locations.asp)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
M, W
8:30a-9:30a
4:30p-5:30p
SOC MHY 110
402-738-4089
(voice-mail)
402-738-4535
T, Th:
1:00p-2:00p
SRP (B)128
402-537-3800
402-537-3834
*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
2.
Define what a project is and explain the dependency between the nine knowledge areas and the five
process groups
3.
Explain the fundamental concepts of project management
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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: A User’s Manual to the PMBOK® Guide
Edition:
1st (2010) (ISBN: 978-0-470-58489-7)
Author:
Cynthia Snyder Stackpole
Publisher:
Wiley & Sons; Project Management Institute (PMI)
Supplemental Text: Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme
Edition:
5th (2009) (ISBN: 978-0-470-42367-7)
6th (2011) (ISBN: 978-1-1180-1619-0)
Author:
Robert K. 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 Visio and Project at no charge, for use on their own computer. MCC
is currently using Visio and Project 2010. See the following link for details on using MSDNAA/DreamSpark:
https://mccadc.mccinfo.net/msdnaa/SitePages/Home.aspx. 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.
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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).
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)
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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 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
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.
To remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic
Progress standards (http://www.mccneb.edu/fa/standards_of_progress.asp). Complete
information about WX and FX is posted at
http://www.mccneb.edu/facultyandstaff/3resourcecenter.asp. (Find WX and FX links under
“Quick Links.”)
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: An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class, does not return, and
fails.
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.
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,
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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 includes 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, solutions, test contents, or
answers, between a student and any other person or party; in part or in whole;
whether by Internet search or browsing, file 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 technology or content issues 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
spelling. The same criteria apply to submissions, by one or more students, where those
submissions bear indications of copying from any other unauthorized source.
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Authorized sources, excepting for “closed book” assessments, are the student textbook
for the class, lecture notes, class handouts, and technology documentation and help
materials. Unauthorized sources are any materials that provide or purport to provide an
answer or solution to any assessment (assignment, exam, etc.), or portion thereof, or
allow the student to present material for assessment prepared with less intellectual or
creative engagement than he or she would have had to invest if said unauthorized
material were unavailable. Permission to use general resources, such as the Internet, does
not constitute permission to use unauthorized sources that may be found on or in such
general resources.
In summary, grades and degrees are awarded to an individual for his or her demonstrated
competencies and abilities. Therefore, the work you submit must be your work and only
your work.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should
officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at
http://myway.mccneb.edu/ or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-2289553. Failure 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 last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION
section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Academic Resource Centers (ARCs), 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:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations
from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students
have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss
these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit
http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
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
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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.
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 MCC My Way 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 ARCs 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
1
2
Class
Date
3/26
3/28
4
4/2
4/4
5
4/9
4/11
4/16
4/18
6
7
8
9
10
11
Subjects Covered
3/12/2013
3/14
3/19
3/21
3
4/23
4/25
4/30
5/2
5/7
5/9
5/14
5/16
5/21
5/23
Reading Assignment
Wysocki
K. Schwalbe
Review Syllabus and Course Resources
What is a Project?
Intro. & Ch 1
Understanding the PM Process Groups
Ch 2
Project Management Landscape & Traditional PM
Ch’s. 8 & 9
Ch 3
How to Scope a Project/Initiating Process Group
Ch 4
How to Plan a Project/Planning Process Group
Planning & the Work Breakdown Structure
Estimating (duration, resource requirements)
Constructing the Project Network Diagram
Ch 4
Planning Quality, HR, Communications, &
Procurement
Risk & the Project Proposal/Plan
Review
Ch’s 1 & 2
Ch’s 3
4 (129-151, 165-175),
10 (381-386, 399-420)
5 (177-196, 202-210),
6 (211-217, 221-223,
240-252)
TBA, See online
resources
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
Ch 5
TBA, See online
resources
Ch 6
TBA, See online
resources
TBA, See online
resources
Ch 7
Epilog
How to Close a Project
Epilog & Other topics…
Project Time
Project: presentations
Review
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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2012-13 Spring Quarter Important Dates
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2013 (13/SS) Registration begins ......... Mar 6 W
Classes Begin ......................................................................................................................Mar 8 F
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2013 (13/SS) Registration begins ............ Mar 13 W
General Summer 2013 (13/SS) Registration begins ......................................................... Mar 20 W
***Census Date/Tenth Day* ........................................................................................... Mar 21 Th
Spring Recess/College Closed ............................................................................... Mar 30-31 Sa-Su
Classes Resume from Spring Recess ................................................................................... Apr 1 M
Winter Quarter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due ............................................................. May 9 Th
Classes End .................................................................................................................... May 23 Th
Spring grades due and posted by 11:59 p.m. ................................................................... May 25 Sa
Memorial Day Recess/College Closed .................................................................. May 25-27 Sa-M
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade ......... Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies **.... See Refund Policy****
* Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, 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. 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 an “F” grade.
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. The Census Date*** is the
date on which Financial Aid Student’s enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount
of authorized funds for the quarter. Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
****REFUND POLICY for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Nonattendance or non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may
entitle the student to a refund. Go to “My Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition
Modeler” to see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day you “drop”
withdraw from a class.
To withdraw “drop” from a course in My Way, go to “My Services”, click “Registration”. Then
click “Register and Drop Sections”. Find the class you wish to drop and check the box under the
word Drop and click Submit. You have successfully dropped the class if the message at the
bottom of the screen states “the following request(s) have been processed”.
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