UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPÍRITU SANTO
FACULTAD DE ESTUDIOS INTERNACIONALES
SYLLABUS
ENGLISH VERSION
FOR DAC 11 VER 19 05 08
COURSE: Development & Evaluation of Projects 2 CODE: UGER 381
FACULTY: James Keeley, PhD
CREDITS: 3 UEES
CONTACT HOURS: 48
NON CONTACT HOURS: 96
YEAR: 2009
PERIOD: Jan 12 – March 6
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
SCHEDULE: 10:20 – 11:40 am
ROOM: G221
SYLLABUS DATE: Dec 15,
2008
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers academic theories and their practical applications for the
evaluation, development, and management of projects, building on the basics
covered in GER280, the first half of Evaluation & Development of Projects. It is
assumed that students entering GER381 already know basic financial methods
and the basics of traditional project management taught in GER280: defining,
planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects, including how to write a
project proposal, how to schedule time and resources, and how to create and
manage a project team.
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. identify the difference between program evaluation and research,
2. identify salient characteristics of program evaluation and individual
assessment,
3. determine how program evaluation is used in program planning,
4. discriminate between service “needs” and service “wants” through
effective evaluation and assessment,
5. identify and determine the informational needs of program
managers through evaluation and assessment methodology,
6. manipulate target data and collection technique to answer
evaluation questions,
7. match the type of data collected to the needs of the program,
8. design and perform appropriate evaluations,
9. communicate quantitative and qualitative information to evaluation
consumers.
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
CONTENT
Subject(s) to be covered
Introduction and Overview
1
January 12
Monday
2
January 13
Tuesday
3
January 14
Wednesday
The student
defines the
salient
characteristics
of a project and
explains the
need for project
management
HOMEWORK (96 EVALUATION
HRS.)
Assignment &
How
number of
assignment
allotted hourswill be
specify pages
evaluated
Kerzner,
In-class
Chapter 2
Participation
p. 35-52
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Technique
Kerzner
Chapter 2
p. 52-69
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Technique, Continued
Kerzner
Chapter 2
p. 69-86
Summative Evaluation
Kerzner
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
In-class
4
January 15
Thursday
5
January 19
Monday
The student
describes the
various
mechanisms
for evaluation
6
January 20
Tuesday
7
January 21
Wednesday
The student
develops a
work
breakdown
structure using
established
tools and
techniques to
achieve stated
project
objectives,
measures and
indicators
Technique
Chapter 4
p. 139-146
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Summative Evaluation
Technique, Continued
Kerzner
Chap 4
p. 146-163
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Developing Outcome
Measures
Kerzner
Chap 4
p. 163-190
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Developing Outcome
Measures, Continued
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 191-207
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Identifying Indicators
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 207-223
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Constructing Indicators
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 223-239
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
8
January 22
Thursday
9
January 26
Monday
EXAM 1
Written
Examination
10
January 27
Tuesday
The student
11
utilizes earnedJanuary 28 value concepts
Wednesday
for project
milestone
control
12
January 29
Thursday
13
February 2
Monday
Impact Evaluation
Kerzner
Chap 5
p. 239-258
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Unintended
Consequences
Control Variables
Kerzner
Chap 7
p. 128-299
Control Variables
Kerzner
Chap 7
p. 299-307
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Mid-Term Examination
Written
Examination
14
February 3
Tuesday
Qualitative Evaluation
Methods
15
February 4
Wednesday
Qualitative Evaluation
Methods, Continued
16
February 5
Thursday
The student
analyzes
optimal labor
utilization for
cost
effectiveness
and labor
utilization
through
statistical
analysis
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Quantitative Evaluation
Methods, Continued
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 841-851
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Control Issues
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 851-862
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Control Issues, Continued
In-Class Handout
Review for Exam 3
Review
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Exam 3
Test of
Knowledge
Written
Examination
Utilization and Cost
Analysis
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 862-870
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
19
February 11
Wednesday
20
February 12
Thursday
21
February 16
Monday
22
February 17
Tuesday
23
February 18
Wednesday
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
In-Class Hand out In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Quantitative Evaluation
Methods
17
February 9
Monday
18
February 10
Tuesday
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 831-841
24
February 19
Thursday
25
February 23
Monday
26
February 24
Tuesday
27
February 25
Wednesday
Empirical Data and
Testing Methods
Kerzner
Chap 20
p. 870-883
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Empirical Data and
Testing Methods,
Continued
In-Class Handout
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
In-Class Handout
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Reporting the Results,
Continued
In-Class Handout
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Case Study Analysis
In-Class Handout
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
Case Study Analysis,
Review for Final Exam
In-Class Handout
In-class
Participation
Evaluation,
Oral Evaluation
None
Written
Examination
Reporting the Results
The student
defines the
elements of
project quality
management
and applies
them to the
final project
reporting
feature
28
February 26
Thursday
29
March 2
Monday
30
March 3
Tuesday
Test of
Knowledge
None
Final exam
Grade Review and
Distribution
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. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION
The student will be assessed through daily participation and evaluation through
testing. By the conclusion of this class the student will be able to recognize and
identify key objectives in project design and evaluation. By the conclusion of
this class, the student will be able to fundamentally design a program evaluation
based upon the techniques learned in this bimester of instruction.
8. BIBLIOGRAPHY
6.1 REQUIRED
MAIN TEXTBOOK(s):
Project management – A systems approach to planning, scheduling and
controlling. By Harold Kerzner
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
6.2 COMPLEMENTARY
TBA
6.3 HANDOUTS:
TBA
6.4 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: December 15, 2008
Reviewed by: Dean Mónica Reynoso
Date: Dec. 2008