208 Project Management
Class Syllabus
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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 Work2 |
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:
- A 225 to 250 points
- B 200 to 224 points
- C 175 to 199 points
- D 150 to 174 points
- Anything less will be considered an unauthorized withdrawal from the course.
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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