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  Course Description
Course Name : Project Management

Course Code : ENM418

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SEYFETTİN NOYAN OĞULATA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explain the basic concepts of Project Management literature and the related knowledge areas
Describe Project Management Processes and their interfaces
Explain the Project Integration Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Scope Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Time Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Cost Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Risk Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Quality Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Human Resources Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Communications Management knowledge area and related processes
Explain the Project Procurement Management knowledge area and related processes
Introduce MS Project software for planning and tracking projects, and to evaluate project performance
Discuss different project implementations via project presentations, and consolidate the course outcomes

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The goal of this course is to explain state of art Project Management literature, to identify Project Management Knowledge Areas, and to teach a Project Management software, as well as giving theorical and pract,cal knowledge on the concepts

Course Contents : Project management lesson contains subjects such as introduction to project management, description of a project, contents of a project, starting a project, determinig the nature and goal of a project, cost and budgetting, determining the shareholders, project planning,team determination, budget allocation, risk planning, coordination and execution of a project, coordination of resources, monitoring project variables, closing a project, ending all activities, ending the project contract and examples of projects.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Most course sessions are to be held in a classroom. However, computer applications will be done in a lab.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Project Management, PM Processes and interfaces Oral presentation
2 Project Integration Management processes Oral presentation
3 Project Scope Management processes Oral presentation, case study
4 Laboratory; Introduction to MS Project software and Scope Management Laboratory
5 Project Time Management processes (CPM/ PERT) Oral presentation, problem solving
8 Midterm exam
9 Laboratory; Scope and Time Management Laboratory
10 Project Cost Management processes Oral presentation, case study
11 Project Cost Management processes (Earned Value Analysis) Oral presentation, problem solving
12 Project Risk Management processes Oral presentation, problem solving, case study
13 Project Quality Management processes Oral presentation, case study
14 Project Human Resources and Communication Management processes Oral presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  PMBOK, Project Management Guide, PMI, 2004 Project Management, A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling, HArold Kerzner, 9th Ed., 2006.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Can collect and analyze data required for industrial engineering problems ,develops and evaluates alternative solutions. 5
2 Has sufficient background on topics related to mathematics, physical sciences and industrial engineering. 5
3 Gains ability to use the acquired theoretical knowledge on basic sciences and industrial engineering for describing, formulating and solving an industrial engineering problem, and to choose appropriate analytical and modeling methods. 5
4 Gains ability to analyze a service and/or manufacturing system or a process and describes, formulates and solves its problems . 5
5 Gains ability to choose and apply methods and tools for industrial engineering applications. 5
6 Can access information and to search/use databases and other sources for information gathering. 5
7 Works efficiently and takes responsibility both individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 5
8 Appreciates life time learning; follows scientific and technological developments and renews himself/herself continuously. 5
9 Can use computer software in industrial engineering along with information and communication technologies. 5
10 Can use oral and written communication efficiently. 5
11 Has a conscious understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities. 5
12 Uses English skills to follow developments in industrial engineering and to communicate with people in his/her profession. 5
13 Has a necessary consciousness on issues related to job safety and health, legal aspects of environment and engineering practice. 5
14 Becomes competent on matters related to project management, entrepreneurship, innovation and has knowledge about current matters in industrial engineering. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 48 48
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 133
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.32
ECTS Credit: 5