COURSE TITLE: X470 Project Management
UC Berkeley Extension, Business and Management, PMI provider #1173
Course Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR: Rick Santos
Contact Info: ayoslang@gmail.com, 209.914.3389 (mobile phone)
OFFICE HOURS:
The instructor can be available for appointments 30 minutes prior to and after class time.
Schedule an appointment via email at least one day (24 hours) prior to the desired
meeting date.
COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Proper management plays a crucial role in the efficient execution and completion of
projects. In this introductory course, project management principles, processes and “best
practices” as embodied in the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide and other
sources are discussed leading to the development of a solid project management plan.
Applicability and scalability of the processes in practice are also deliberated. Emphasis is
on the technical aspects of project management, such as Project Charter, Scope
Statement, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule, Critical Path Method, Cost
Baseline, Earned Value Status Reporting and Risk Response Plan, which cover the basic
building blocks for more advanced courses, like Planning and Controlling, and Risk
Management. Behavioral aspects of project management are touched lightly and are more
extensively covered in the Human Factors and Team Dynamics for Project Management
course.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
This course is intended to provide the basic concepts and processes associated with
project management.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course, the student will understand the role of the project
manager, organizational structures, the environment surrounding project management,
project management processes as embodied in the Project Management Body of
Knowledge Guide, and be able to prepare a project plan that contains the following
elements:
 Map of project lifecycle phases with product process deliverables and project
management processes deliverables
 Scope baseline (Scope Statement and Work breakdown structure)
 Stakeholder Analysis
 Schedule baseline
 Cost baseline
 Communication plan
 Responsibility Assignment Matrix
 Risk Response Plan w/ Risk Types
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COURSE TITLE: X470 Project Management
UC Berkeley Extension, Business and Management, PMI provider #1173
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION AND COURSE PROCESS:
This class is taught by lecture, case studies, problem sets, class discussion, and the
development of student projects. Participation in discussions is highly encouraged. The
development of a project plan will be required and comprise a major portion of the final
grade. Questions and discussions relating to students’ personal business experience are
also encouraged.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
None.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Grading Criteria
Participation & Attendance
Homework
Quizzes
Final Exam
Project Plan
Total
Percent of Grade
10%
25% (2 assignments)
30% (3 quizzes)
15%
20% (40% Attractiveness, 60% Content)
100%
ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89.9%
C = 70-79.9%
D = 60-69.9%
F = less 60%
COURSE PROTOCOL:
Attendance Policy: The student is expected to attend all classes. Exceptions will be
handled on an individual basis.
Make-Up Policy: Missed classes may require additional assignments, including written
material to be turned in and/or examinations. Make-up examinations may differ from
original exams.
Late Homework Assignments and Late or Make-Up Quizzes: Delivery of homework
assignments after the due date will result in a maximum 85% credit. Late or make-up
quizzes will also result in a maximum of 85% credit.
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COURSE TITLE: X470 Project Management
UC Berkeley Extension, Business and Management, PMI provider #1173
COURSE TEXTBOOKS:
None
COURSE WIKI SITE: http://ucbx470.wikispaces.com/
Class lecture and other materials are available for download from the wiki site.
ACADEMIC ETHICS: When you enroll in a course, you join an academic community
in which each person makes the commitment to behave with academic integrity and to
accept the civil and civic responsibility that assure the freedom of expression of the
community members. Policies related to student conduct are spelled out in the UC
Berkeley Extension Code of Student Conduct. Inquiries regarding the policy should be
directed to the Dean of UC Berkeley Extension. This information is also available on the
web at http://students.berkeley.edu/uga/conduct.asp under Policies and General
Information.
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT: The University of California is committed to creating and
maintaining a community in which students, faculty, instructors, administrative and
academic staff can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment,
exploitation, or intimidation, including sexual harassment. Every member of the campus
community should be aware that the University is strongly opposed to sexual harassment
and that such behavior is prohibited by law and by University policy. The University will
take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct, and if necessary, discipline
behavior that violates this policy.
Any Extension student or instructor who believes that he or she has been sexually
harassed should contact the Office of the Dean, UC Berkeley Extension, (510) 642-4182,
regarding complaint resolution or grievance procedures.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If the student’s disabilities fall within
ADA, please inform the instructor at the beginning of the course of any special needs or
equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Students from countries where English is
not the primary language, must score a minimum of 550 (paper-based) or 230 (computerbased) on the TOEFL exam.
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