Technical Project Management
Required Text
Horine, Greg (2017). Project Management Absolute Beginner’s Guide (4th Edition). Que Publishing.
ISBN: 9780134653983
Dym, C., Little, P., and Orwing, E. (2013). Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction (4th Edition). Wiley Publisher. ISBN: 9781118324585
Note: Please make sure that you keep these texts after finishing the course. You’ll need to use them ET450.
Course Description
Introduction to the management of engineering projects. The design review process is presented as well as techniques for determination of requirements. Topics also include the product development life cycle, scheduling techniques, teamwork, and continuous improvement. A proposal for a senior project is the outcome of the course – to be taken in the senior year.
IMPORTANT: This course includes a mini-course on electrical safety concepts in Week 1. At the end of the mini-course, there is an exam to assess your understand of electrical safety concepts. You will have two weeks to earn a score of at least 6 points out of 7.6 on this exam. You may take the test multiple times. Once you achieve the required score, you will be allowed to continue the course beyond week 2. To reiterate, until the electrical safety exam is passed with the required score, the ET410 discussions and assignments will be unavailable starting with week 3. With the discussions and assignments unavailable, you may become in danger of being withdrawn from the course. Thus, it is important that you complete this mini-course on electrical safety and successfully achieve the required score on the exam in order to progress in the course.
Course Objectives
• Define what a project is and what constitutes project management
• Describe the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its role in establishing the standard upon which the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is based
• Identify the nine knowledge areas of project management
• Identify the 5 process groups of project management
Testing
This is a proctored course. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) requires validation “that the student who takes an assessment is the same person who enrolled in the program and that the examination results will reflect the student’s own knowledge and competence in accordance with stated learning outcomes.” (Retrieved February 23, 2021 from The DEAC Accreditation Handbook, page 92). Grantham University utilizes the services of ProctorU to meet this requirement.
Proctored Exam Information:
This course includes a proctored exam. You must register to take your exam using this link. You may register for and schedule your exam at any time after the course start date. To take the proctored exam you must:
• Have a webcam
• Provide valid picture ID to the proctor before the exam starts
• Use a computer that will allow a live proctor from ProctorU (a third party) to temporarily take control of your computer
• Test must be scheduled at least 72 hours prior to the time you plan on completing the exam or there will be a fee paid directly to ProctorU (credit card or debit card only)
• Take the exam in a room with no other people, distractions, or interferences
• Review these three links: ProctorU – Getting Started, ProctorU – How it Works, Exam Rules
*If you do not attempt the Proctored Exam, you will be unable to access assignments and exams for all weeks following the Proctored Exam, essentially resulting in a failing grade for the course. In order to unlock assignments and exams in future weeks, schedule and complete your Proctored Exam in a timely manner.* Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Complete all degree requirements except capstone
Tentative Course Schedule
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Course Week |
Weekly Content |
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Week 1 |
• Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of Horine • Read Introduction to ET Capstone Sequence • Review Lecture 1 “Why Study Project Management?” • Review Lecture 2 “Becoming a Better Project Manager” • Review Lecture 3 “Why Project Management?” • Discussion “Introduction to Project Management” • Assignment “The Project Management Institution” |
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Week 2 |
• Read Horine Chapters 4 and 5 • Read Dym Chapters 1, 2.1, 2.2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5, and 6.1 • Review Lecture 1 “Strategy Formulation” • Review Lecture 2 “The Major Organizational Structure Types” • Review Lecture 3 “The Organizational Context” • Discussion “Strategic Management” • Assignment “Project Proposal” |
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Week 3 |
• Read Dym Chapters 2, 6.1, 6.3, 7, and 8 • Review “Where Are We Going This Week?” • Review Lecture 1 “Categories of Design Specifications” • Review Lecture 2 “Types of Design Reviews” • Discussion “Design Reviews” • Assignment “Developing Requirements and SDR Documents” |
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Week 4 |
• Read Horine Chapters 6 and 7 • Read Dym Chapters 16.1 and 16.2 • Review Lecture 1 “Project Scope Reporting” • Review Lecture 2 “The Responsibility Assignment Matrix” • Review Lecture 3 “Scope Management” • Discussion “The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)” • Assignment “Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)” |
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Week 5 |
• Read Horine Chapter 8 • Read Dym Chapter 16.3 • Review Lecture 1 “Variation” • Review Lecture 2 “Systematic Problems” • Review Lecture 3 “Project Scheduling” • Discussion “Time Management” • Assignment “Adding a Schedule” • Proctored Exam |
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Week 6 |
• Read Horine Chapter 9 • Read Dym Chapters 13.1, 13.3, and 16.4 • Review Lecture 1 “Project Expenses” • Review Lecture 2 “Cost Estimation” |
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Course Week |
Weekly Content |
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• Review Lecture 3 “Project Budget” • Discussion “Cost Estimation and Budgeting” • Assignment “Adding a Budget” |
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Week 7 |
• Read Horine Chapter 14 • Review Lecture 1 “Risk Management” • Review Lecture 2 “Resource Management” • Review Lecture 3 “Risk Management (video)” • Review Lecture 4 “Resource Management (video)” • Discussion “Risk Variables and Critical Resources” Assignment “Risk Factors and Gantt Chart” Quiz |
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Week 8 |
• Read Horine Chapter 22 • Read Dym Chapters 16.5 and 16.6 • Review Lecture 1 “Project Termination” • Review Lecture 2 “Early Termination” • Review Lecture 3 “Project Termination” • Discussion “Closeout Process” • Assignment “Tunnel Cost Comparisons” Final Exam |
Grading Policy
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Grading Category |
Grade Weight |
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Discussions |
15% |
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Assignments |
50% |
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Proctored Exam |
10% |
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Quiz |
10% |
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Final |
15% |
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Week 1 |
Reading/Watching |
2.2 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
6.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
4.0 |
|
|
Total |
16.2 |
|
|
Week 2 |
Reading/Watching |
1.2 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
6.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
4.0 |
|
|
Total |
15.2 |
|
|
Week 3 |
Reading/Watching |
2.9 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
5.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
4.0 |
|
|
|
Total |
15.9 |
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Week 4 |
Reading/Watching |
1.6 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
8.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
4.0 |
|
|
Total |
17.6 |
|
|
Week 5 |
Reading/Watching |
1.4 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
3.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
4.0 |
|
|
Total |
12.4 |
|
|
Week 6 |
Reading/Watching |
1.1 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
2.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
4.0 |
|
|
Total |
11.1 |
|
|
Week 7 |
Reading/Watching |
1.8 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
3.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
4.0 |
|
|
Total |
12.8 |
|
|
Week 8 |
Reading/Watching |
1.0 |
|
Discussing |
4.0 |
|
|
Homework |
11.0 |
|
|
Hands On |
6.0 |
|
|
Total |
22.0 |
