PROJECT MANAGEMENT II: MANAGING

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1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT II: MANAGING BUSINESS 261 COURSE SYLLABUS Contact Information: Instructor Betty Boushey Phone Number Address Availability Before and after class, by anytime, phone and appointment Prerequisites for this course: BUS 260 Required Texts (should have from BUS 260): Revised Introduction to Project, by Kathy Schwalbe, Publication Date: April 18, 2010 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Edition: 3 A Guide to the Project Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 4th edition Publication Date: December 31, 2008 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Edition: 4 Original Additional Materials Required: Computer with Internet access Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Mozilla Firefox (internet browser) USB thumb drive (storage device) Three-ring binder with dividers Course Description: Project II: Managing: Introduce and apply the fundaments of Microsoft Project Understand and apply project management tools and techniques based on best practices from the Project Institute (PMI) in the Project Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Introduce the tools and techniques to manage the project from execution to closing. Course Objectives As a result of this class you should be able to: A. Demonstrate knowledge of project management terms, tools, and techniques such as: a. Gantt charts b. Earned value management c. Motivation theory and team building Page 1 of 8

2 d. Lessons learned B. Use Microsoft Project 2010 to help plan and manage a project C. Demonstrate the primary process steps for executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects D) Apply project management concepts by working on a class project simulation as project manager E) Demonstrate oral presentation skills for project reporting General Course Information This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Any changes will be discussed in class and each student will be responsible for his/her own actions as it pertains to class performance. Angel This is a Web-enhanced class. Primarily a traditional face-to-face class combined with web-based components delivered via Angel for homework resources and outsideof-class communication. Angel can be found at Reading Homework Read the assigned chapter before coming to class. Be prepared to discuss. Chapter Questions Each week there will be chapter questions in parallel with the reading assignment. The questions and responses must be posted on Angel. You can work with a buddy or team on the chapter questions. However, all responses must be submitted individually. Chapter questions will be available at the end of class and are due the day before the next class. Chapter Quizzes Chapter quizzes will be posted on Angel. The quizzes will cover only the current chapter of study and be available after class when the end of a chapter is reached. You may retake quizzes as many times as you like (during the week they are assigned) to benefit from gaining the full points available for each quiz. The chapter quizzes are due the day before the next class. There will be no make-up chapter quizzes. If you miss a quiz, you will earn a zero. Final Exam The final exam will cover all chapters assigned during the span of this class. All correct answers from the final exam will be based on information found in the textbook. Although you may have found situations to be contrary to what the textbook implies, the final exam is a reflection of how well you understood the assigned readings. The final exam will be posted on Angel. You may retake the exam as many times as you like (during the week it is assigned) to earn the full points available. There is no make-up final exam. If you miss the final exam, you will earn a zero. Class Project The course includes a class project that is intended to simulate the development of a real project plan. The simulation will present you with opportunities to apply the skills Page 2 of 8

3 learned in this course. You will develop project deliverables as homework throughout the course with the help of lectures, handouts and classroom activities. The class project homework and responses will be posted on Angel. You can work with a buddy or team on the class project. However, all responses must be submitted individually. Class project assignments will be given during class and are due the day before the next class. Portfolio At the end of this class, you will have completed a project notebook or portfolio of your work that you can take away and use as a reference for your own projects. You will be responsible for creating an organized portfolio including, at a minimum: class project homework, project templates, handouts and lectures. Your portfolio should be (1) Organized: it should look like a work product that you could present to a supervisor of a professional organization as your work-product. (2) It must be logically organized with each chapter divided by a tabbed page divider or file folder and demonstrate organization. (3) It must be stored in a 3-ring binder and/or USB port. The portfolio is for your future reference to help remember important concepts that can be valuable in your professional career. There will be an initial review approximately mid-term and a final review on the last day of class. Page 3 of 8

4 Course Outline / Schedule: Abbreviations: S: Schwalbe Text; P: PMBOK Wk Topic In Class Activity 1 Introduction to Microsoft Project (MSP) 2 Developing the Schedule Part 1 3 Developing the Schedule Part 2 4 Fine Tuning the Schedule Class Project Executing Projects: Integration and Procurement 5 Executing Projects: Quality Human Resources, and, Communications Explore MSP 2010 Risk Register Calendar, Duration, Dependencies, Critical Path Communication Matrix Resources, Costs Import schedule file (class project) Fishbone Reading Assignments: Due the following week Ch. Questions & Key Terms in PMBOK S: App. A Project A+ v1 S: App. A Project A+ v2 S: App. A Schedule/OA S: Ch 6 P: 4.3, 12.2 S: Ch 6 (cont'd) P: 8.2, 9.2-4, , 12.2 Ch/PMBOK Quiz & Final Exam Class Project S: Ch 6a (4) Complete Schedule and Baseline (20) S: Ch 6b (6) S: Ch 6 Project Plan v3 Page 4 of 8

5 Course Outline / Schedule: continued: Abbreviations: S: Schwalbe Text; P: PMBOK Assignments: Due the following week Wk Topic In Class Activity Reading Ch. Questions & Key Terms in PMBOK Ch/PMBOK Quiz & Final Exam Class Project 6 Monitoring and Controlling: Integration, Scope, and Time S: Ch 7 P: 4.4-5, 5.4 S: Ch 7a (5) Status Report 2 (20) 7 Monitoring and Controlling: Quality, Communications, Risk, and Procurement Quality Tools Reporting Performance S: Ch 7 (cont'd) P: 6.6, 7.3, 8.3, 10.5, 11.6, 12.3 S: Ch 7b (5) 8 Tracking Project Progress (MSP) Monitoring and Controlling: Cost Update a project and class project EVM S: App. A Portfolio S: Ch 7 Track Actuals Project Plan v4 9 Closing Projects Close Class Project Best Practices in Project Project Plan V4 Portfolio Reports S: Ch 8 P: Ch 4.6, 12.4S: Ch 9 S: Ch 8 (5) S: Ch 9 (5) S: Ch 8 & 9 Self- Assessment (not graded) Status Report (20) 10 Quarter Review Review Self- Assessment Status Reports Final Exam Page 5 of 8

6 Grading Procedures: Grades will be calculated based on total points earned. Grading Element Points Total Points Possible Your Total Chapter Questions 11 4 to Chapter Quizzes Final Exam Class Project 5 10 to Portfolio Total 285 Assignment of Grades All grades will be posted in the student grade book in Angel and will be assigned according to the following or similar scale: Final Grade Translation: Minimum Percentage Grade Decimal 95% A % A % B % B % B % C % C % C % D % D Below 63% F Below 1.0 Page 6 of 8

7 Course Policies: Participation Students are expected to actively, thoughtfully, and respectfully participate during class by asking questions, sharing personal experiences, and opinions related to the topics discussed. Attendance Homework Classroom Etiquette Academic Dishonesty There will be an attendance roster/sign-in sheet. You must take responsibility for signing in. Contact me BEFORE you miss a class, if possible. Let me know about last minute emergencies via or phone as soon as you can. If you are absent, you are accountable for all academic work required by the instructor on the date(s) the work is due unless alternative arrangements are made with the instructor in advance of the student s anticipated absence. Late homework will not be accepted. If you have a special circumstance, let me know in advance. Homework assignments can be done as a group or with a buddy ; but, must be submitted individually. Every person in the classroom deserves to be treated with respect. Please help create an environment where learning is maximized, respectful, productive and enjoyable. Cell phones must be on mute or turned off. Text messaging, computer games, etc. are not allowed during class. Breach of any category (cheating, stealing and plagiarism) found in the document Statement of Academic Dishonesty may result in disciplinary actions as outlined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy/Code of Conduct. Knowledge of the information contained in these documents is the student s responsibility. Emergency Procedures for Classrooms Call 911 and then Campus Safety in response to an imminent threat to persons or property. In the event of an evacuation (intermittent horns & strobes), gather all personal belongings and leave the building using the nearest available safe exit. Be prepared to be outside for one hour and stay a minimum of 200 feet from any building or structure. So long as it is safe to do so students are expected to stay on campus and return to class after evacuations that last less than 15 minutes. Do not attempt to reenter the building until instructed by an Evacuation Director (identified by orange vests) or by three horn blasts or bell rings. Please notify the nearest Campus Safety Officer or Evacuation Director of any one left in the building or in need of assistance. Fort Steilacoom Campus Safety (253) ; Puyallup Campus Safety (253) Page 7 of 8

8 If there is emergency closure of the college due to widespread illness, adjustments may need to be made to the syllabus and/or mode of instruction in order to achieve the course objectives. You will be notified via your student account of changes to class arrangements in case of emergency or illness. Therefore, all students are expected to sign up for and check their Pierce College student address daily. Sexual Harassment Policy The Pierce College district supports the dignity and worth if each member if its community and is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. This commitment applies to all levels and areas of district operations and programs, to students, faculty, staff, and all other personnel, and is intended to ensure that all employees are provided equitable opportunities to realize their goals and to function effectively within the Pierce College environment. Sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical or environmental, is unacceptable, prohibited by law and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against employees, students, or others reporting sexual harassment is prohibited. Violators of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: Submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual s employment or education program. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual. Such recurring conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual s work performance or educational experience, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment. Students who wish to report possible sexually harassing conduct should contact the office of the Vice President of Learning and Student Success at either college. Inclement Weather From time to time Pierce College will close due to inclement weather. When this happens, the instructor may assign additional work to be completed out of class or during a subsequent class session. Pierce College classes may be canceled in case of snow, extreme cold or other emergency. Listen for announcements on KOMO-TV, Ch. 4; KING-TV, Ch. 5; KIRO-TV, Ch. 7; KSTW-TV, Ch. 11: KIRO Radio 710; or any major news media. You may also check the following Web sites: or Disability Accommodation Statement: Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or services to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to register with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) Office, Room 102A in the Administration Building. You may also call the ADS Office at (253) or (253) to make an appointment. Page 8 of 8

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