Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2013-14/Spring
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Project Management 1
INFO 1011/SA & FA (Conf.)
4.5
11 Mar 2014/22 May 2014
Tuesday & Thursday/10:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
(College closed Sat & Sun 19 & 20 Apr 2014)
08 May 2014
SRP 202 & FRC 306 (Conf.)
SRP 215 & FRC 207
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
W
M, W
T
10:30a-11:30a
4:30p-5:30p
4:00p-5:00p
T, Th
8:30a-9:30a
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MHY 110
402-738-4089
(voice-mail)
402-738-4535
SRP 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/infodept/areinarz/Course%20Resources/)
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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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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8.
9.
10.
11.
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:
7th (2014) (ISBN: 978-1-133-52685-8)
Author:
Kathy Schwalbe
Publisher:
Course Technology, div. of CENGAGE Learning
Supplemental Text: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide)
Edition:
5th (“2012”) (2013, 589 pp.) (ISBN: 978-1-935589-67-9)
Author:
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Publisher:
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Supplemental Text: A User’s Manual to the PMBOK® Guide
Edition:
2nd (2013) (ISBN: 978-1-118-43107-8)
Author:
Cynthia Stackpole Snyder
Publisher:
Wiley & Sons; Project Management Institute (PMI)
Supplemental Text: A Project Manager’s Book of Forms
Edition:
2nd (2013) (ISBN: 978-1-118-43078-1)
Author:
Cynthia Stackpole Snyder
Publisher:
Wiley & Sons; Project Management Institute (PMI)
Supplemental Text: Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme
Edition:
7th (2014) (ISBN: 978-1-118-72916-8)
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 2013. 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.
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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 ASSESSMENTS/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).
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:
Letter grades will be determined using a standard 10% spread, where the percent is determined
by adding up the total number of points achieved for assignments and tests and dividing by the
total number of points possible.
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Grading Scale
Letter
Grade
A
B
Percent
Range
90-100
80-89
C
70-79
D
F
60-69
Below 60
Course Requirements
Activity
Course Examinations
Weekly Homework &
participation
Project Proposal, Participation,
Work Plan & Presentation
Total
Frequency
2
0
Weight of
Grade
325
0
1
300
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 STUDENTS
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.
Students are not permitted to browse the Internet, read email, or otherwise use the computer or
mobile technology during lecture time, unless the instructor so directs. Using the computer or
mobile technology during lecture may be distracting to both the instructor and students who are
actively listening. Ignoring this policy will result in lowering your attendance and participation
grade. (CT)
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Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for
the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census
Date. Students in this section of INFO 1003 must attend a class meeting by 20 Mar 2014.
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 Conduct Code
(http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/StudentConduct), 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/.
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 classwork 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, illegal peer-to-peer file
sharing, 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/V-4_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, codevelopment 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
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considered academic misconduct and be sanctioned with disciplinary action in
accordance with Procedure Memorandum V-4 (see above). The instructor considers this
statement to be a first warning. All detected or reported instances of academic
misconduct will receive a 0 grade for the entire work submitted 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 course
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.
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
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Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in
either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted
in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring 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 Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My
Way portal, the College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/.
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/.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to
its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet, call your Internet provider.

If you need help connecting to the course from the ANGEL login page, refer to “Getting
Started Online” at http://www.mccneb.edu/elearning/orientation.asp.

If you are unable to solve the problem, contact MCC Online Support:
Alexandra Garrison (402) 457-2769 or acgarrison@mccneb.edu
Curtis Bryant (402) 457-2853 or cebryant@mccneb.edu
Chuck Davis (402) 457-2866 or cwdavis@mccneb.edu
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help
Desk at 402-457-2900 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 MCC My Way username and your initial password is your student
ID with leading zeroes to make it seven digits. If you need assistance, please contact staff at any
of the LTCs 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. Please see on-line course resources for more detailed sequencing of
processes and reading assignment.
Week
1
3/11/2014
3/13
Topic
Review Syllabus and Course Resources
What is a Project? Project Management Landscape &
Approaches to PM
Understanding the PM Process Groups
Initiating Process Group
2
3/18
3/20
3
3/25
3/27
Planning Process Group
Planning & the Work Breakdown Structure
Estimating (duration, resource requirements)
Constructing the Project Network Diagram
4
4/1
4/3
Planning Cost, Quality, HR, Communications,
Procurement & Stakeholder Management
Risk & the Project Proposal/Plan
Review
5
4/8
4/10
6
7
8
9
10
11
4/15
4/17
4/22
4/24
4/29
5/1
5/6
5/8
5/13
5/15
5/20
5/22
(K. Schwalbe
Reading) Assignment
Chapters 1 & 2
Chapter 3
4 (139-161, 175-178),
13 (509-515, 522-524)
4 (161-165),
5 (187-208, 214-216),
6 (225-232, 236-238,
232-236, 238-252,
255-258)
TBA, See online
resources
Mid-Term Test
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
TBA, See online
resources
TBA, See online
resources
TBA, See online
resources
Project
Comprehensive
Final Exam
IMPORTANT DATES http://www.mccneb.edu/sos/enrollman.asp
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp
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2014 (13/SP) Spring Quarter Important Dates
Weekend Classes Begin ............................................................................................. Mar 1 Sa
Classes Begin ................................................................................................................Mar 7 F
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2014 (14/SS) Registration begins ... Mar 5 W
General Summer 2014 (14/SS) Registration begins ................................................... Mar 19 W
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2014 (14/SS) Registration begins ...... Mar 12 W
 Census Date/Tenth Day* ....................................................................................... Mar 20 Th
Spring Recess/College Closed Saturday and Sunday .................................... April 19-20 Sa-Su
Winter Quarter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due ....................................................... May 8 Th
Classes End .............................................................................................................. May 22 Th
Spring grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ............................................................... May 27 Tu
Memorial Day Recess/College Closed ............................................................ May 24-26 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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