Project Management
Class Syllabus
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Class Organization and Grading
Grading Policies
Textbook Information and Order Form
Reading Ahead
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
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Introduction
Note,
this course was revised in June 2006.
Students
will learn how project management roles are changing
as innovative contracts, alternate delivery systems,
alternative dispute resolution, and creative project
financing are increasingly changing how projects
are administered. The modern project manager
has more information available than ever before
and information technology is changing rapidly.
Students
will learn about cost and risk control as well as
developing and applying policies and procedures.
Other topics will include subcontractor management,
purchasing and project financing.
Project start up and close out techniques will be
covered.
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Learning
objectives:
By
the end of this class you should:
- Know
about the different project delivery systems
and how each affects the role of the project
management team.
- Know
how to manage the flow of project information
during the various phases of the project.
- Be
able to manage the various types and sources
of risk that are the primary responsibility
of the project supervisor.
- Understand
the role of planning and scheduling in the pre-construction
phase of a construction project.
- Be
able to manage the mobilization and organization
of a project in the field.
- Understand
the basics of expediting materials, equipment
orders and the inspection and approvals processes.
- Be
able participate in project layout and start
up.
- Be
able to plan for efficient material handling.
- Understand
how project financing plays a role in modern
construction management, cash flow, and project
cost control.
- Be
able to apply subcontractor management techniques.
- Be
able to coordinate the close out of a construction
project.
- Understand
how corporate policies and procedures can affect
the management of the project.
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Class
Organization and Grading
The
following table lists the learning modules, the
maximum value in points a student can receive within
each module, and the time in which the modules must
be finished.
Module |
Point
Value |
By
End of Week |
| 0.
Student Orientation |
0 |
Before
start |
| 1.
Project Delivery Systems |
25 |
1 |
| 2.
Managing Information |
25 |
2 |
| 3.
Managing Risk |
25 |
3 |
| 4.
Planning the Work 1 |
25 |
4 |
| 5.
Planning the Work 2 |
25 |
5 |
| 6.
Managing Materials and Methods |
25 |
6 |
| 7.
Understanding Finances |
25 |
7 |
| 8.
Working with Project Partners |
25 |
8 |
| 9.
Understanding People |
25 |
9 |
| 10.
Corporate Policies and Procedures |
25 |
10 |
| Total
Points |
250 |
|
It
is important that the student keep up with the class
and not fall behind. Course modules will
be made available to students on Sunday of each
week. Class work must be completed before
the following Monday. Students will not be
able to work ahead of the class although reading
assignments will be made available in advance.
Actual dates that modules will become available
will be posted in advance on the course calendar.
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Grading
Policies
Graded
assignments will consist of one quiz for each module
and participation in at least two class discussions.
Each quiz will count 10 points and class
discussions will count 15 points per module.
You can see that I consider class discussions to
be a very important part of this course. Students
learn more and learn better when they discuss the
topic at hand. For that reason, I consider
the regular weekly discussions to be even more important
than the weekly quizzes.
Grades
will be posted on a weekly basis. You will
have full access to your grade sheet so you will
be able to keep track of how you are doing at all
times.
Your
overall grade in the course will be determined by
the total number of points you have accumulated
on quizzes and assignments. The grading
scale is as follows:
You
will be given more information about the grading
and other course matters in the Orientation Module.
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The
Textbook
The
textbook for this class is Unit 8, Managing The
Project, The Supervisors Role Participants Manual
revised 2006, 7th Edition.
Order
Managing
the Project, STP Unit 8, 7th Edition (Participants
Manual) directly from the AGC by clicking on
the link. Cost of the book is approximately
$156.
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Reading
Ahead
This
table details the reading assignments for the entire
course. This will give you opportunity to
read ahead and get a jump on upcoming modules.
Module |
Reading
Assignment |
| 0.
Student Orientation |
None |
| 1.
Project Delivery Systems |
Read
Unit 1 |
| 2.
Managing Information |
Read
Unit 2, |
| 3.
Managing Risk |
Read
Unit 3 |
| 4.
Planning the Work |
Read
Unit 4 |
| 5.
Working the Plan |
Read
Unit 5 |
| 6.
Managing Materials and Methods |
Read
Unit 6 |
| 7.
Understanding Finances |
Read
Unit 7 |
| 8.
Working with Project Partners |
Read
Unit 8 |
| 9.
Understanding People |
Read
Unit 9 |
| 10.
Corporate Policies and Procedures |
Read
Unit 10 |
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WITHDRAWAL
POLICY
You
may withdraw from a course by sending an email to
PSmith@aspeNational.org
or by conventional mail requesting to be dropped
from the course. Non-attendance or notifying
the instructor does not constitute officially dropping
or withdrawing from a course. Students who
stop attending courses without officially dropping
will receive a grade of U in the class. Refunds
are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the
course is officially dropped within stated guidelines
in the refund schedule.
Refund
Schedule
|
a.
|
Withdrawal
postmarked at least one working day before
the first day of class – total fee
less a $20 handling fee. |
|
b.
|
Refund
requests postmarked on or after the first
day and no later than two weeks after
the first day of class will be refunded
65% of the fee, after which time there
is no refund. |
|
c.
|
Decision
on withdrawals and refunds will be based
on the date when the ASPE Society Business
Office receives written withdrawal notice.
Drops done by mail are effective as of
the postmark date. |
|
d. |
All course materials including the textbook
and other included supplies must be returned
in their original conditions, shrink wrap
unbroken, or a $100 charge will apply. |
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