SYLLABUS—SPRING 2001

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 660: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

REQUIRED TEXT: Project Management—A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Harold Kerzner, Seventh Edition, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 2001.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft® Project or similar software is helpful, but not required.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Eldon R. LARSEN

OFFICE: Marshall University Graduate College (Office 329 GC)

100 Angus E. Peyton Drive

South Charleston, WV 25303-1600

OFFICE HOURS: 1:00-2:00 PM M&W; 1:00-5:00 PM Tu&Th (not firm--make appointments)

OFFICE TELEPHONE: (304) 746-2047 OFFICE FAX: (304) 746-2063

EMAIL: larsene@marshall.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents concepts, methodology, and structure to help people at all levels to lead and participate successfully in projects, both individually and within various organizations. Attention is given to setting objectives, staffing, developing and using accountability, organizing teams, dealing with conflict, organizing work, planning, scheduling, communicating, controlling, and leading. SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3; PREREQUISITES: None

EXPECTATIONS: There will be lectures, discussions, and group exercises. Completion of reading assignments is expected. Working in groups is essential for parts of the class and assignments. Quizzes will be unannounced in advance. There will not be a final exam.

GRADING: 20% Attendance and Participation (See Attendance Policy below)

10% Quizzes (Unannounced in advance)

40% Homework Assignments

30% Final Project

POLICY ON HOMEWORK: Homework assignments will be due at the beginning of the class period. Late homework will be accepted with a 10% penalty for each class period or portion of each week between class periods after the due date. Unless specifically agreed-to with the instructor in extenuating circumstances, homework due the night of an excused absence is to be emailed or post-marked no later than the due date in order to avoid the late homework penalty. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain the next assignment before the next class period.

POLICY ON FINAL PROJECT: A final team project is required of each student. Details will be discussed in class when the final projects are started (last 4 or 5 weeks of classes).

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Full (100%) attendance at all classes is expected. To be “Excused,” absences must be communicated to the instructor in advance, or as soon as reasonably possible in the case of an emergency. Class participation grade will be based on student attendance and quality of participation—Daily scoring is as follows: 0 = unexcused absence, 1 = excused absence, 2 = attends full class period, 3 = individual participation significantly contributes to class understanding and learning, based on instructor’s judgement.