MGT-317 Project Management in Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
Course Title (with code)
MGT-317 Project Management in Engineering
3
Credit Hours
IME-171 Engg. Econ. ; MA-244 Prob. & Stat.
Pre-requisite
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty (Name)
faisaltaj636@gmail.com
Contact (Ph:& email)
Wednesday 10-12, Thursday 10-12
Office Hours
Course Description:(Course Aim/Objective and Course Contents
Aims/Objectives:
1. Impart knowledge about the fundamentals of project and project management practices in
engineering.
2. Identify planning, scheduling and controlling requirements keeping in view nature and type of
projects.
3. Analyzing Risk and Response strategies for effective project management.
Contents:
1. Introduction to Projects – Classification and PLC Phases.
2. Project Planning – WBS, Activity types and duration estimation
3. Network Models – PERT, CPM, Gantt, Project Crashing, EVA
4. People on Project – Competence, Organization, Motivation
5. Risk Management – Risk assessment and Control techniques
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Description
Learning
Outcome
(CLO)
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO 5
Understand specific terminologies, concepts and
techniques related to Project Management.
Apply project management approaches, techniques,
principles and methods to address project problems.
Analyze issues, situations and problems related to
projects keeping in view the best practices and standards.
Respond actively and effectively sharing learnings and
additional valued information.
Identify mandatory / recommended certifications /
trainings in various fields of maintenance
Domain and level
of Learning
C = Cognitive
P = Psychomotor
A = Affective
Mapping
with
PLO
C2
PLO-1
C3
PLO-5
C4
PLO-2
A2
PLO-10
A3
PLO-11
KEY:
Cognitive: Knowledge, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating
Affective (Feelings and Emotions): Receiving, Responding, Valuing, Organizing, Characterizing
Psychomotor (Physical which supports above areas): Reflex and Fundamental Movements,
Perceptional Abilities, Physical Abilities, Skilled Movements, Body Language
Textbooks (include publisher’s details and year of publication)
Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme 5th Edition
by Robert K. Wysocki
Publisher: Wiley (2009)
Recommended Books:
PMBOK, 5th Edition (Jan 2013)
Assessment Tools with Weightage
Quiz and Assignment = 15%
CEP= 15%
Mid Term = 30%
Final Exam= 40%
Tentative Weekly Lecture Plan
Description of topics
Week
Introduction to the Course Objectives & CLOs - Reference Books - Course
1
Plan – OBE Requirements - Scope of the Subject
2
Project Introduction
3
Classification & Models
4
PLC Phases
5
Presentations
6
Planning & Scheduling – Gantt Chart
7
PERT / CPM
8
Concluding Session before Mids
9
Project Crashing
10
EVA
11
Risk Management; Types;
12
RM Techniques
13
RM Techniques
14
Project Management Organization Levels & Functions
15
PMI & Prince Role in Establishing Project Competence
16
Presentations
17
Presentations
18
Concluding Session before Finals
CLOs
1
1-2
1-2-3
1-2
4
2
2
2-3
2-3
1
2
3
2
1-2
4-5
4-5
Assessment Rubrics
Dimensions /Levels
Knowledge
Comprehension
Critical Thinking
A
Defines with
complete content
including units,
schematic diagram
and using technical
vocabulary with no
grammar and spelling
mistakes.
B
Defines with some
missing contents of
information like units or
schematic diagram using
technical vocabulary
with no or minor
grammar and spelling
mistakes.
Effectively elaborate
the concept in an
organized manner
right from basic
definition (if any),
working principle,
supporting diagram
with labeled parts (if
apply) and salient
features / parameters
with proper use of
grammar and
spellings.
Effectively elaborate the
concept in an organized
manner missing one or
more of the followings
or with lesser details
then desired: basic
definition (if any),
working principle,
supporting diagram with
labeled parts (if apply)
and salient features /
parameters with proper
use of grammar and
spellings
Demonstrates sufficient
capability to recognize
core differences and
barriers in comparing
and choosing techniques
/ methods with reference
to the context.
Unable to devise /
propose solutions to
Complex Engineering
Problem.
Demonstrates
capability to
recognize core
differences and
barriers in comparing
and choosing
techniques / methods
with reference to the
context.
Devise / Propose
solutions to Complex
Engineering Problem.
C
Defines with
inadequate
information lacking
units and / or
schematic diagram or
little use of technical
vocabulary with
grammar and spelling
mistakes.
Moderately elaborate
the concept missing
few of the required
aspects like basic
definition (if any),
working principle,
supporting diagram
with labeled parts (if
apply) and salient
features / parameters
having grammatical
mistakes as well.
D
Defines with
inadequate
information lacking
units and schematic
diagram and no use
of technical
vocabulary with
grammar and spelling
mistakes.
Poorly elaborate the
concept missing
many of the required
aspects like basic
definition (if any),
working principle,
supporting diagram
with labeled parts (if
apply) and salient
features / parameters
with diverging
answer.
Demonstrates
fractional capability
to recognize core
differences and
barriers in comparing
and choosing
techniques / methods
with reference to the
context.
Unable to devise /
propose solutions to
Complex Engineering
Problem.
Demonstrates poor
capability to
recognize core
differences and
barriers in comparing
and choosing
techniques / methods
with reference to the
context.
Unable to devise /
propose solutions to
Complex
Engineering
Problem.
CLO
1
2
3
4