UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPÍRITU SANTO
FACULTAD DE ESTUDIOS INTERNACIONALES
SYLLABUS
ENGLISH VERSION
FOR DAC 11 VER 12 03 09
SUBJECT: Development & Eval of Proj 2
FACULTY: James Keeley, PhD
CONTACT HOURS: 48
YEAR: 2010
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
ROOM: F209
CODE: UGER 381
CREDITS: 3
NON CONTACT HOURS: 96
PERIOD: Spring I
SCHEDULE: 18:45-20:25 pm
SYLLABUS DATE: Feb 2010
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course teaches all the academic theory of the evaluation, development and
management of projects (part ii). It covers topics such as project development,
product development, life cycle, handling resources, management, risks and
contingencies, earned value projects, advanced work breakdown structure, project
research and development and project team skills. It uses case methodology to
explain and historic examples of complex projects to analyze. Technology projects
are emphasized.
2. JUSTIFICATION
This course enables students to identify, analyze and understand the specific
processes involved in the development and sustainment of business, social and
governmental projects on both large and small scales. This allows students a
better appreciation of the elements involved with project planning, delivery,
sustainability and evaluation.
3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are to provide a comprehensive examination of
project evaluation and design. The student will be introduced to evaluation
technique and schemata through summative, formative, process, and outcomes
evaluation methods. Exposure to the various methods of project evaluation and
design will allow the student to gain comprehensive insight into methodologies
involved within the scope of program evaluation, design and assessment.
a. GENERAL
The student will gain insight into the value of a properly planned program
design, evaluation and final assessment through the classroom activities.
b. SPECIFIC
During each class session, the student will identify key terminology and
concepts associated with program design and evaluation. Additionally, the
student will demonstrate, define and apply their understanding of program
design and evaluation through the rudimentary construction of a program
evaluation scheme. The student is responsible for 3.125 hours of daily
reading outside of class (non-contact hours) for each class period during the
term.
After completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Explain common components related to project planning;
2. Explain the salient components related to project implementation;
3. Explain various methods of evaluating projects as on-going and
completed.
4. COMPETENCIES
This course will allow the student to use basic problem solving techniques in order
to solve project management issues as they arise; make appropriate decisions
based on the requirements of the task and allow for recognition of organizational
structure and policy to guide strategic thinking skills in order to complete a project
within established time and fiscal parameters.
5. COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Class
Meeting #
Competencies
1
Monday
Mar 15
↑
CONTENT
Introduction and Overview
HOMEWORK
(96 HRS.)
Kerzner,
Chapter 2
p. 35-52
Newell (2002)
pages 1-44
2
Tuesday
Mar 16
The student
defines the
salient
characteristics
of a project and
explains the
need for project
management
Formative Evaluation
Technique
Newell (2002)
pages 46-75
Formative Evaluation
Technique, Continued
3
Wednesday
Mar 17
↓
6
Tuesday
March 23
Kerzner
Chapter 2
p. 69-86
Newell (2002)
pages 77-102
↑
Summative Evaluation
Technique
Kerzner
Chapter 4
p. 139-146
The student
describes the
various
mechanisms
for evaluation
↓
Summative Evaluation
Technique, Continued
Kerzner
Chap 4
p. 146-163
↑
Developing Outcome
Measures
Kerzner
Chap 4
p. 163-190
4
Thursday
March 18
5
Monday
March 22
Kerzner
Chapter 2
p. 52-69
PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS
Explores the
various
components
related to all
phases of project
planning and
implementation
Identifies salient
characteristics of
program
evaluation and
individual
assessment
Matches the
program
evaluation type to
the appropriate
program
Determines how
program
evaluation is
used in program
planning
Determines how
program
evaluation is
used during the
life of the project
Illustrates the use
of a logic model
7
Wednesday
March 24
The student
develops a
work
breakdown
structure using
established
tools and
techniques to
achieve stated
project
objectives,
measures and
indicators
Developing Outcome
Measures, Continued
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 207-223
Develops project
indicators
measurable by a
% and/or #
Constructing Indicators
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 223-239
Measures project
indicators for
project efficiency
Case Study Analysis
In-Class
Handout
Recognizes
issues related to
project success
↓
↑
10
Tuesday
March 30
Newell (2002)
pages 211-216
The student
11
utilizes earnedWednesday value concepts
March 31
for project
milestone
control
12
Thurs
April 1
13
Monday
April 5
Discriminates
between service
“needs” and
service “wants”
Newell (2002)
through effective
pages 104-130
evaluation and
assessment
Identifying Indicators
8
Thursday
March 25
9
Monday
March 29
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 191-207
Impact Evaluation
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 239-258
Estimates project
actual versus real
milestone
achievement
Unintended
Consequences
Control Variables
Kerzner
Chap 7
p. 258-299
Explores issues
related to
problems that
were not planned
for
Control Variables
Kerzner
Chap 7
p. 299-307
Examines
variables that
impact the project
timeline
Demonstrates
knowledge
related to
milestone
achievement and
planning for
contingencies
Calculates and
interprets data
related to project
research
↓
Mid-Term Examination
14
Tuesday
April 6
↑
15
Wednesday
April 7
Qualitative Evaluation
Methods
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 831-841
Qualitative Evaluation
Methods, Continued
16
Thursday
April 8
Quantitative Evaluation
Methods
17
Monday
April 12
18
Tuesday
April 13
The student
analyzes
optimal labor
utilization for
cost
effectiveness
and labor
utilization
through
statistical
analysis
Quantitative Evaluation
Methods, Continued
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 841-851
Control Issues
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 851-862
19
Wednesday
April 14
Control Issues, Continued
20
Thursday
April 15
21
Monday
April 19
22
Tuesday
April 20
The student
defines the
elements of
project quality
management
and applies
them to the
final project
reporting
feature
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 870-883
Empirical Data and
Testing Methods,
Continued
In-Class
Handout
Reporting the Results
Calculates and
interprets data
related to project
attainment
Calculates and
interprets data
related to project
outcomes using
statistical
analysis
Calculates and
interprets data
related to project
outcomes using
statistical
analysis
Defines salient
control issues
and discusses
how they impact
the project
Defines salient
control issues
and discusses
how they impact
the project
Determines the
best method of
project evaluation
Determines the
best method of
project evaluation
Newell (2002) using a real
pages 165-179
project
In-Class
Communicates
Handout
the results in a
formal report
Newell (2002) format
pages 181-193
Final Examination
24
Thursday
April 22
Newell (2002)
pages 132-161
In-Class
Handout
Empirical Data and
Testing Methods
↓
23
Wednesday
April 21
In-Class Hand
out
6. METHODOLOGY
This is a lecture-based course that will require continuous student attendance.
Student knowledge and competencies will be evaluated through daily class
participation, question-and-answer sessions and examination through authentic
assessment i.e., demonstrating what has been learned.
Note that students CANNOT make-up missed work through class absence.
Students are highly encouraged to maintain a consistent presence during all
scheduled class times.
7. EVALUATION
The student will be assessed through daily participation and evaluation by written
work and testing. By the conclusion of this class the student will be able to
recognize and identify key objectives and will be able to fundamentally apply what
was learned based upon the information given in this bimester of instruction.
7.1 Assessment Criteria
Completion and knowledge of the assigned course readings,
Consistent use of electronic media,
Completion of assigned homework
Classroom participation is subjectively considered in the final score
7.2 Performance Markers
Identifies the difference between program evaluation and research,
Explains the salient characteristics of program evaluation and individual
assessment,
Determines how program evaluation is used in program planning,
Discriminates between service “needs” and service “wants” through
effective evaluation and assessment,
Identifies and determine the informational needs of program managers
through evaluation and assessment methodology,
Manipulates target data and collection technique to answer evaluation
questions,
Matches the type of data collected to the needs of the program,
Designs and perform appropriate evaluations,
Communicates quantitative and qualitative information to evaluation
consumers.
7.3 Weighting
Unit Exams
Homework
50%
50%
8. BIBLIOGRAPHY
8.1 REQUIRED
MAIN TEXTBOOK(s):
Newell, M. (2002). Preparing for the project management professional
certification exam, 2nd Edition. This textbook is free and on line at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/533186/Education-Preparing-for-the-ProjectManagement-Professional-PMP-Exam-2nd-Edition
Kerzner, H. Project management – A systems approach to planning, scheduling
and controlling. Newport Press, CA.
Chapter 2
p. 35 – 86
Chapter 4
p. 139 – 190
Chapter 5
p. 191 – 258
Chapter 7
p. 289 – 307
Chapter 20 p. 831 – 883
8.2 COMPLEMENTARY
TBA
8.3 HANDOUTS:
Financial Evaluation of Projects
What are project outcomes?
8.4 WEBLIOGRAPHY:
This website is comprehensive in nature that includes many links to other
relevant evaluation and assessment sites:
http://www.cdc.gov/eval/resources.htm
EBSCO DATABASE at:
http://search.ebscohost.com/
The Project Management Center:
http://www.infogoal.com/pmc/pmchome.htm
The International Research Network on Organizaing by Projects:
http://www.irnop.org/
E-Project Central:
http://www.eprojectcentral.com/
The Three Little Pigs Project:
http://www.eng.uwo.ca/research/ttlpp/overview.htm
The Woody 2000 Project:
http://www.maxwideman.com/papers/woody2000/intro.htm
9. FACULTY INFORMATION
NAME:
James W. Keeley, PhD
drjwkeeley@yahoo.com
jkeeley@uees.edu.ec
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
B.A.A.S Bachelors of Arts and Sciences, Dallas Baptist University
GRADUATE:
M.Ed. Master of Education, Dallas Baptist University
M.B.A. Master of Business Administration, Colorado Tech
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy, Touro University International
Prepared by: James W. Keeley, PhD
Date: Feb, 2010
Reviewed by: Dean Monica Reynoso
Date: February, 2010