Syllabus TMGT 458 Project Management Spring, 2014

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(supersedes revision dated J an. 12, 2014)


TMGT 458 Project Management
COURSE SYLLABUS: Spring, 2014


Instructor: Jason Lee Davis, PhD Associate Prof. & Sr. Grad. Faculty
Office Location: Charles Austin Engineering Building (Ag/IT), 213C
Office Hours: See Instructor Schedule on faculty webpage and below.
Office Phone: 903-468-8682
Office Fax: 903-886-5960
University Email Address: J [email protected]
Faculty WebPage URL: http://www.J Davis.us/ or http://faculty.tamuc.edu/jdavis/
Class WebPage URL: http://faculty.tamuc.edu/jdavis/tmgt/458/142/
Courseware URL: http://online.tamuc.org/


COURSE INFORMATION

CRN: 21007

Delivery format: Online, Web-based. No required physical meetings.

Semester Credit Hours: 3 SCH

Materials Textbooks, Readings, Supplementary Readings:

Textbook Required:

Title: Project Management: A Systems Approach to
Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 10
th
ed.
Author: Harold Kerzner, PhD
Format availability: 1120 pages List $US
Hardcover: ISBN-13: 978-0-470-27870-3 $99.00
E-book: ISBN-13: 978-1-1182-3001-5 $74.50
E-book digital rental (360 days): $59.50
Publisher: J ohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication date: March, 2009

Course Description: The course covers key components of project management including project
integration, project scope management, project time and cost management, quality management, human
resource considerations, communications, risk management, and procurement management.
Prerequisite: TMGT 350, Senior Standing.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the learner should be able to:
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1. Recognize issues in a realistic project scenario.
2. Employ work breakdown structures (WBS) in a project application.
3. Demonstrate the use of appropriate network scheduling techniques.
4. Produce a project proposal.
5. Discuss the implementation of a proposed plan.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! Grading policies and
requirements identified in this syllabus are
non-negotiable and will be followed in this
course with all students held to an identical
standard. If you do not agree with any
requirement herein, believe any of them to be
unfair or unreasonable, or believe that less
should be expected of you than your
classmates to earn a comparable grade, you
should IMMEDIATELY DROP this course and
re-evaluate your dedication to academic
integrity and success!


Instructional Activities / Methods / Activities Assessments

This is an online course that contains a series of assignments and assessments to assist in achieving
the course learning objectives/outcomes. Each week there are various combinations of
assignments and activities. A total of 450 points can be earned in this course.
This being a senior-level course, grammar, spelling, and demonstrated organization of thought will be
considered in the grading of all assignments. Non-professional communication, such as texting
short-hand, is not appropriate for use in academic coursework or professional settings.
Subject Content of Course
The content of the first twenty chapters of the textbook will be studied. The content subjects include:
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Chapter 1: Overview [of Project Management]
Chapter 2: Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions
Chapter 3: Organizational Structures [used in Project Management]
Chapter 4: Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team
Chapter 5: Management Functions [in a Project Environment]
Chapter 6: Management Of Your Time And Stress
Chapter 7: Conflicts
Chapter 8: Special Topics [in Project Management]
Chapter 9: The Variables for Success
Chapter 10: Working With Executives
Chapter 11: Planning
Chapter 12: Network Scheduling Techniques
Chapter 13: Project Graphics
Chapter 14: Pricing and Estimating
Chapter 15: Cost Control
Chapter 16: Trade-Off Analysis in a Project Environment
Chapter 17: Risk Management
Chapter 18: Learning Curves
Chapter 19: Contract Management
Chapter 20: Quality Management
Credit Acti vities
Quizzes: 200 points (~44% of total course grade) 20 quizzes @ 10pts each

Twenty multiple choice topical quizzes covering the 20 topics within the course will be
administered worth 10 points each. Sample multiple choice quizzes are available at the end
of each of the first twenty chapters in the textbook. These sample quiz questions and those
presented as assessment quizzes come from the Project Management Institutes Project
Management Certification Exam and cover the principles that support the knowledge areas
and domain groups in the PMBOKGuide. Quizzes are timed and can only be accessed
once each; so, be ready to complete the entire quiz once it is entered. Quizzes
automaticall y close at the posted deadline and will not be reopened for late
submission. Each quiz MUST be completed by the posted deadline or a zero will be
earned.

Presentation Projects: 120 points (~27% of total course grade) 2 proj ects @ 60pts each
Presentation Projects will address various aspects of Project Management and may include
individual and/or group assignments and peer review activities. Project presentations will be
made in video format using J ing or other Web 2.0 technologies as assigned. Project details
and specific requirements will be provided for each activity.
Required Weekl y Check-i ns ( Virtual Attendance ): 30 points (~7% of total course grade)
Two days per week minimum. A critical aspect contributing to student success in online courses
is the facilitation of an active learning community. In order to interact and participate in
ongoing and evolving dialog, post and respond to questions, contribute to the knowledge
base, and remain aware of class dynamics, students must login regularly to identify
opportunities for participation and be active participants whenever possible. Regardless of
current assignments or activities, every student MUST login to the course a minimum of two
(2) separate days each academic week (Monday-Sunday), with the exception of the first and
last weeks of the semester. One login is required during the first and last week. These
logins should be utilized as an opportunity to check announcements and threads in the Virtual
Classroom or other forums for valuable information and opportunities to contribute. A
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prudent student may well find themselves checking into the course on a daily basis. The
courseware automatically tracks all student access. Logins are automatically logged by the
courseware; however, the duration of time spent connected, as recorded by the courseware,
is irrelevant and not factored into this grade. This requirement is separate from all other
course activities. Check-ins in excess of two in a week cannot be banked or rolled over to
following weeks. Likewise, missed check-in opportunities cannot be made up in following
weeks.
Absences: There is no "excused absence" recognized in this course. If a student does not
complete the required weekly check-in, they are considered absent for purposes of counting
attendance, regardless of reason.

Mid-term and Final Exami nations: 100 points (~22% of total course grade)
2 exams @ 50pts each

The mid-term and final exams are evaluations of the learners overall understanding of the
principles that support the knowledge areas established by the premiere project management
certification organization in the U.S., the Project Management Institute (PMI). The questions
for the exams will come from a test bank of randomly presented questions from the end of
each chapter in a section labeled Studying Tips for the PMI

Project Management
Certification Exam. Expect each exam to consist of 50 questions from a test bank of several
hundred questions used in preparation for the PMP and CPMP Certification examinations.
The mid-term and final exams will cover material from approximately and first and second
halves of the term, respectively. The final will cover content addressed after that which is
covered on the mid-term exam. The exams are timed and can only be accessed once; so, be
ready to complete the exam in its entirety once it is entered. Exams automaticall y close at
the posted deadline and will not be reopened for l ate submission. Each exam MUST
be completed by the posted deadline or a zero will be earned.
Perfect Attendance Bonus: +5 points
Students who complete the introductory activities including introduction and photograph posting,
within the first two weeks of the course, AND meet all weekly check-in requirements will earn
a 5 point Perfect Attendance Bonus.
Grading

Quizzes (20) 200 points
Presentation Projects (2) 120 points
Attendance/Required Weekly Check-ins (30) 30 points (+5 Bonus Points for Perfect Attendance)
Mid-term Exam 50 points
Final Exam 50 points
Total points possible for semester 450 points (455 w/ Bonus)

Final Letter Grade via Poi nts Earned 450 points possible

Total Points Earned % Grade
403 450 90-100 A
358 402 80-89 B
313 357 70-79 C
268 312 60-69 D
<267 <60 F

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Note: The point ranges identified here take traditional rounding based on 100% into account.

The instructor maintains the official gradebook and calculates grades externally from the courseware.
The eCollege gradebook is NOT the official gradebook and is utilized only for the purpose of
retrieving quiz/exam grades, when applicable, and as a convenient feedback utility to inform
students of individual assignment grades, once available. The eCollege gradebook may or may
not display all credit assignments at any given time during the semester and therefore is NOT to
be used as a planning tool for identifying required activities or due dates. Grade totals and
percentages in the eCollege gradebook may not accurately reflect actual course performance.

Your instructor genuinely desires to see all students perform exceptionally and earn a passing grade
in this course. Likewise, your instructor also firmly believes in a students right to fail, and shall
not deny you that right should you so chose to earn that grade by virtue of your performance, or
lack thereof, in this course. YOU determine your grade in this course by your performance, NOT
the instructor!

Projects produced in this course that are deemed to be of sufficient quality may be utilized as
examples in future offerings of this course.

Non-credit Acti vities

Certain activities may be required as part of the course but not be entered in the gradebook as credit
activities. Such activities could include the introduction and roster photo posting, course intro
activity, or other related activities. Although not conducted for credit, completion of certain
activities may be required as internal prerequisite activities before proceeding to the credit-
earning activities is permitted. For example, an initial prerequisite quiz covering the syllabus,
academic honesty requirements, and other general course understandings may be administered
requiring a score of 100% before further advancement in the course is permitted.

General scale for evaluati ng assignments

Assignment specific evaluation rubrics may be provided within the course. Most assignments will use
the following rubric scales, or an adjusted variation thereof:

0 No attempt at addressing the criteria is evident.
1 An attempt at addressing the criteria is evident; however, the implementation is
unsuccessfully or incorrectly executed.
2 Criteria is implemented with minimal success and/or execution is well below a reasonable
standard of expectation.
3 Criteria is marginally executed or implemented but with apparent room for improvement.
4 Criteria is successfully executed or implemented to an acceptable standard of expectation.
Typical "good" score.
5 Criteria is fully and successfully executed or implemented to or beyond the highest standard
of expectation. Has "wow factor."

Assignment Submissions

Submitted work must be readable and printable using a commonly available Microsoft product
(included in Office Suite), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf format), or specified assignment-specific format.
Any other formats will not be accepted without prior approval. Students must retain electronic
copies of all submitted works and available for resubmission should unforeseen technical
circumstances warrant.

The writing and reference formatting style identified in the current edition of the Publication Manual of
the American Psychological Association (APA) is required for use on written assignments in this
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course and all courses offered within the TAMU-C Department of Engineering & Technology.
The most critical aspect of writing with APA in this course is the observation of correct citation
and reference requirements. Failing to properly cite the work of others constitutes plagiarism, an
act of academic dishonesty resulting in disciplinary action. The approved TMGT Manuscript
Guide provides program specific information on required and allowed variations from APA Style.
These two sources are essential references in preparing written assignments for submission.
Only specific assignment instructions supersede these established formatting and style
requirements.

In the workplace, you are expected to produce documents that are clear, error-free, and visually
effective in communicating the intended message. All work submitted for credit in this course
must also satisfy these general professional expectations as well as be appropriate for the
specific purpose and audience for which the communication is intended. Quality of work will be
reflected in the assignment scores.

All work must identify the student and appropriate assignment identifier within the document.

Electronic file submissions MUST conform to the following naming conventions:

Course Prefix&NumberActivity IDLastNameInitial(s).FileExtension (no spaces in filenames)

Examples:
TMGT458-Project1-VollmerD.pdf
TMGT458-Project2-PhelpsM.docx

Important: Files uploaded into eCollege can NOT contain special characters such as the pound
symbol (#). Attempting to upload a file with a restricted character will result in an error
message and your file will be rejected. For example, use Project1 rather than Project#1 in
your filename.

Timely submission of assignments

Assignments MUST be completed and submitted by the designated due dates, in the
designated location. Some assignments may not be accepted late, for any credit. When
eligible for late submission, full credit cannot be earned by l ate or incomplete
assignments. Assignments lose 10% of their possible value each day l ate i f submitted
after the posted due date/time. (e.g. Assignments lose all of their value at 10 days past due.)
Further, late assignment submissions may be rejected at the instructors discretion. A
complaint regarding the late acceptance policy above would likely result in the outright and
immediate rejection of a late submission. Any Quizzes that may be given in the course
automatically close at the posted deadline and will not be reopened for retakes or late
submission. Each quiz MUST be completed by the posted deadline or a zero will be earned.
Unless indicated otherwise, assignments may be submitted early; however, students should be
aware that this does not imply that assignments will be graded prior to the assignments due date
as assignments are typically evaluated as a group once all submissions have been received.

Make-up and extra credit assignments

No make-up, extensions, resubmissions, or extra credit
assignments are available in this course. Credit is earned
exclusively by completing the required activities, as assigned, and submitting by the due date,
without exception.
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Grade of " X" (Incomplete)

In accordance with the Academic Procedures stated in the TAMU-C Catalog, students, who
because of circumstances beyond their control, are unable to attend classes during finals week or
the preceding three weeks will, upon approval of their instructor, receive a mark of X
(incomplete) in all courses in which they were maintaining passing grades. The mark of "X" is
rarely applicable and will only be considered in strict compliance with University Policy upon
submission of complete medical or other relevant documentation. Discovery of an impending
failure of a course, although personally disappointing, DOES NOT constitute an emergency in
academia and does not meet the criteria for the assignment of an incomplete.


TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

General Technology Requirements

This is an online course; thus, access to a modern computer with a reliable, high-speed, Internet
connection is required. You must also have sufficient administrative authority on your computer
to download, install, and run the necessary software applications.

Your courses will work with a PC with recent OS versions or Macintosh OS X. Supported browsers
include recent releases of Firefox, Aurora, Internet Explorer, Safari, or Chrome.

It is strongly recommended that you perform a Browser Test prior to the start of any on-line course.
To launch a browser test, login in to eCollege, click on the myCourses tab, and then select the
Browser Test link under Support Services.

Course-specific Software/Hardware/Peripherals

Students will make use of the following software applications to complete course assignments:

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
J ing (free version)

Auxiliary Hardware/Accessories:

Computer Microphone (required, built-into most modern webcams)


ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

This course will be facilitated using eCollege, the Learning Management System used by Texas A&M
University-Commerce. To get started with the course, go to: https://leo.tamuc.edu/login.aspx.

In the event the myLEO portal is ever inaccessible and you need to login to eCollege, you should also
bookmark the direct URL for eCollege: http://online.tamuc.org/

You will need your CWID and password to log in to the course. If you do not know your CWID or have
forgotten your password, contact Technology Services at 903.468.6000 or [email protected].

To participate in the online course environment, login to eCollege and follow the instructions provided
for each week of the course. Instructions, project guidelines, and relevant resources will be
provided as needed throughout the course. The Virtual Classroom should be monitored and
contributed to regularly. Special announcements or instructions may also be placed in the
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Announcements, the Virtual Classroom, or sent directly to your leo email, which should be
monitored regularly throughout your enrollment at TAMU-C.


COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT

Interaction with the Instructor

The instructor is available via a variety of avenues. The best path depends on the nature of the
content you wish to convey or ask. If you have a general question about the class content, the
syllabus and course materials are provided within the eCollege environment and may already
provide the answer you seek. If you have a question or comment of the nature that would
presented in a traditional classroom environment, please do so in the Virtual Classroom so that
others might benefit from and participate in the exchange. If you know the answer to a fellow
student's question, please respond. Personal content involving grades, progress, etc. should be
addressed with me via private e-mail: J [email protected] Your name, CWID, and course
number (if regarding a specific course) MUST be included in any and ALL electronic
correspondence. All class related E-mail correspondence must have the following in the subject
line:

TMGT 458 - First Name, Last Name, subject of correspondence

Of course, if youd like to meet up for a face-to-face visit, drop by during my office hours, or just let me
know and well set-up a time to meet at my office in the Charles Austin Engineering Technology
(Ag/IT) building, 213C. As there are occasionally meetings scheduled that conflict with normally
scheduled offices hours, an appointment is highly recommended.

My initially anticipated instructor office hours for this semester are:
Tuesday & Thursday 1:15pm - 2:53pm
Wednesday 1:15pm - 2:00pm & 3:00pm - 4:00pm
however; this schedule is subject to change and students should refer to my current office
schedule and contact me to confirm availability.

eCollege Technical Support

Texas A&M University-Commerce provides students technical support in the use of eCollege. The
student help desk may be reached by the following means 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Chat Support: Click on 'Live Support' on the tool bar within your course to chat with an
eCollege Representative.
Phone: 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with eCollege Technical Support Representative.
Email: [email protected] to initiate a support request with eCollege Technical
Support Representative.
Help: Click on the 'Help' button on the toolbar for information regarding working with eCollege
(i.e. How to submit to dropbox, How to post to discussions etc)

Writing Assistance

Both on-site and online writing assistance is available through the University Writing Center. The
Writing Center is dedicated to helping writers take advantage of all opportunities for learning
inherent in the writing process; to that end, center tutors can assist writers at any stage of the
writing process. By working with students one-on-one or in small groups, tutors can help writers
analyze the rhetorical demands of the writing task, generate and focus ideas at the prewriting
stage, ensure they are addressing the writing assignment directly and effectively, elaborate and
rework a rough draft after hearing the writer read the draft aloud, discover their strengths and
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weaknesses in a particular rhetorical context, strengthen arguments, spot weak rhetorical choices
and make more effective choices, and address formatting or other surface-level concerns. At no
point do center tutors write these papers for the students. All writers working in the Writing Center
maintain control of their work; tutors simply offer support and feedback and ask questions they
may not have been asking themselves (or may not have even known to ask themselves).

For more information refer to the Writing Centers web pages at:
http://web.tamuc.edu/academics/colleges/humanitiesSocialSciencesArts/departments/literatureL
anguages/writingCenter/default.aspx

Other Questions/Concerns

Contact the appropriate TAMU-C department relating to your questions/concern. If you are unable to
reach the appropriate department with questions regarding your course enrollment, billing,
advising, or financial aid, please call 903-886-5511 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.


COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURES/POLICIES

Academi c Honesty Policy

Texas A&M University-Commerce does not tolerate plagiarism and other forms of academic
dishonesty. Conduct that violates generally accepted standards of academic honesty is defined
as academic dishonesty. "Academic dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism (the
appropriation or stealing of the ideas or words of another and passing them off as one's own),
auto-plagiarism (duplicate submission of single work for credit in multiple or repeated classes),
cheating on exams or other course assignments, collusion (the unauthorized collaboration with
others in preparing course assignments), and abuse (destruction, defacing, or removal) of
resource material. All works submitted for credit must be original works created by the schol ar
uniquely for the class. Works submitted are subject to submission to TurnItIn, or other similar
services, to verify the absence of plagiarism. Consequences of academic dishonesty may range
from reduced credit on the plagiarized assignment to petition for removal from the academic
program or institution, depending on the circumstances and extent of the violation; however, in
typical instances, an automatic F in the course is considered appropriate as a minimum
consequence.

Also, be aware that the statute of limitations for penalties for plagiarism does not end upon the
completion of the course or even upon graduation. If an instance of plagiarism is found anytime
after the completion of the course, the course grade is subject to change accordingly and any
awarded degree utilizing the course is subject to revocation.

To avoid plagiarism, an individual must give credit whenever they:
a) use another individual's idea, opinion, or theory;
b) use facts, statistics, graphs, and drawings that are not common knowledge;
c) use quotations of another individual's spoken or written words; or
d) paraphrase another individuals spoken or written words.

Any works referenced should be properly cited in accordance with APA 6
th
edition style.

Web resources for additional reference regarding what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it
include:
http://www.plagiarism.org/
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http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/plagiarism.html
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml

Scholarly Expectations

Work submitted is expected to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills and represent the students
best possible effort on the assignment. A student should NEVER ask an instructor what they
made on a particular assignment for the purpose of determining how much effort to put into the
next assignment. Any effort, on any activity, that is less that the students best is insufficient and
will most likely be reflected in the grade. If a passing grade is desired in this course, it must be
demonstrated by virtue of your performance throughout the course.

Late Work
Projects and assignments MUST be completed and submitted by the designated due dates. Full
credit cannot be earned by late or incomplete assignments. Assignments may lose up to 10% of
their possible value each day late if submitted after the posted due date/time. (e.g. Assignments
can lose all of their value at 10 days past due.) Further, late proj ect submi ssions may be
rejected at the instructors discretion. If a project incorporates peer review activities requiring that
all projects be available at the beginning of the review period, one student will not be permitted to
hold up the progress of the entire class and may be taken out of the loop if necessary to ensure
the forward progress of the class.
Time Commitment (16-week term)

In a college-level course, it is a reasonable and accepted expectation that a student will spend
between three and four hours outside of class for each hour spent in class. This applies to on-
line and web-enhanced courses just as it does to a tradition course when determining the total
expectation of time that should be spent on a particular course per week, or day in the case of
summer or sub-term courses. The activities in this course are based on a 15-week instruction
schedule. An understanding of this expectation can help serve as a gauge for you to determine a
range of how much time you will need to allow for and devote to each course. The average time
commitment range calculation for a three Semester Credit Hour (3 SCH) course, such as this
one, is show in the following table:

Average expected time spent
on class or class related work.
Minimum expected average
time based on 3:1 time ratio.
Maximum expected average
time based on 4:1 time ratio.
In class per class week 2hr. 30min. 2hr. 30min.
Outside class per class
week
7hr. 30min. 10hr. 00min.
TOTAL Weekl y Expectati on 10hr. 00min. 12hr. 30min.
TOTAL Term Expectation 150hr. 00min. 187hr. 30min.

Attendance

All students must be active participants in class activities. There is no "excused" absence in this
course. An absence is an absence, regardless of reason. In on-line courses, attendance is
equated to the demonstration of an active, regular presence in the virtual course environment and
appropriate progress toward timely assignment completion. An active presence may be shown
through participation in, and contributions to, on-line class discussions and the Virtual
Classroom. Regular attendance and assignment submissions are essential for success. Regular
check-ins are required and counted toward the course grade. If an extended situation arises
during the course of the semester that prevents you being able to perform to a level allowing you
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to earn the grade you desire, it may likely be in your best interest to drop the course and re-enroll
later. If youre planning an extended vacation during the semester that will interfere with your
ability to participate as required, this will not be the time for you to take this class. Go ahead,
drop the class, enjoy your vacation, and re-enroll in a semester in which you are ready to
dedicate the time and effort necessary to be successful in your studies. Bottom line Academic
studies require significant effort and dedication. Either youre all in and committed, or you need to
step back until youre ready and able to rise to the challenge.

Drops & Withdrawals (and understanding the difference)
Drop Removal of the student from one or more courses while remaining actively enrolled in one or
more remaining courses in a given semester. A drop must be initiated by the student, with
reason, subject to instructor approval, or it may be initiated by the instructor in the case of
excessive absences, at the discretion of the instructor. Drop requests must be submitted on or
before the drop deadline. A student may not be dropped from a single course after the drop
deadline is passed. Requests to drop a course are submitted via the students myLEO account.
Withdraw Elective removal of the student from ALL courses in which (s)he is enrolled in a given
semester. A withdrawal request must be initiated by the student submitting the official Withdrawal
Form to the Office of the Registrar on or before the last day to withdraw. Withdrawals cannot be
initiated by instructors and do not require instructor approval.
During the open registration period at the beginning of the semester, students may add or drop
courses without specific authorization (prerequisite requirements and permission-only courses
excepted). Should the student determine it to be necessary to drop the course, or withdraw from
the semester, it is the students sole responsibility to submit the proper request PRIOR to the
official deadlines to complete either of these actions. Drop/Withdrawal requests may NOT be
submitted through your instructor and informing your instructor of your intent to take either action
does not constitute your official request to do so. Instructor approval is required to drop the
course after the end of the open-enrollment period and prior to the drop deadline. The student
cannot be dropped after the drop deadline or withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. (This is
university procedure, NOT an instructor decision.) The instructor is requi red to submit the actual
grade earned by each student remaining on the official roster after the withdrawal deadline,
regardless of the level of grade attainment. The student must contact their academic advisor to
determine what effect the drop/withdrawal will have on their academic progress prior to initiating
either action.
The student is responsible for confirming official university dates/deadlines and meeting any and all
necessary deadlines pertaining to drops & withdrawals. In the event of a discrepancy between a
date provided in the course and a date on the official university calendar, the date on the official
university calendar, or revised date officially announced by the registrar or other authorized
university official, will take precedence.
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this
legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that
provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact:

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Gee Library 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
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Fax (903) 468-8148
[email protected]
Student Disability Resources & Services

Research Studies/Human Subjects

Refer to the Texas A&M University-Commerce Rules & Procedures 15.00.01.R0.01-Human Subject
Protection.

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Syllabus TMGT 458 Project Management Spring, 2014

J ason Lee Davis, PhD 13/14 rev. J an. 17, 2014
(supersedes revision dated J an. 12, 2014)
COURSE OUTLINE / SCHEDULE

The course schedule (shown below) and calendar are available in the course and are maintained on the
class public website at:
http://faculty.tamuc.edu/jdavis/tmgt/458/142/
Students will need to monitor and reference these resources regularly for any updates/revisions
(Any revision of dates or activities on the active schedule linked above will take precedence over those
shown on the tentative schedule shown below).

Date Class Activities/Assignments Point
Credits
Notes
Week beginning
Monday,...
Quizzes are due by midni ght (CT),
on Sunday of the week assigned
and presentation activities and
quizzes are due by midni ght (CT),
on Wednesday of the week
indicated, unless otherwise
indicated.
Total =
450pts
Days are for the week
indicated in the fi rst
column.
Weekl y " Check-ins"
required (refer to Syllabus for
details)
1 J an 13 Familiarize yourself with the
courseware and follow the initial
instructions provided in the online
course. Post on-line introductions
with photo for class roster. Acquire
copy of text.
Download and install the free version
of J ing and begin experimenting.


2 J an 20 Chapter 1 Overview (of Project
Management)
Chapter 2 Project Management
Growth: Concepts and Definitions
Presentation Project #1 research
begins
Quiz 01
- 10pts
Quiz 02
- 10pts

3 J an 27 Chapter 3 Organizational Structures
[used in Project Management]
Chapter 4 Organizing and Staffing
the Project Office and Team
Quiz 03
- 10pts
Quiz 04
- 10pts
Friday - Last day to apply for
Spring Graduation
4 Feb 3 Chapter 5 Management Functions
[in a Project Environment]
Chapter 6 Management Of Your
Time And Stress
Quiz 05
- 10pts
Quiz 06
- 10pts

5 Feb 10 Engineer's Day - Wed. Feb. 12.
Chapter 7 Conflicts
Chapter 8 Special Topics [in Project
Management]
Quiz 07
- 10pts
Quiz 08
- 10pts
Wednesday - All students in
the Engineering & Technology
Department are encouraged
to attend Engineer's Day
activities in Student Center.
6 Feb 17 Chapter 9 The Variables for
Success
Quiz 09
- 10pts

7 Feb 24 Presentation Project #1 due
Mid-term Examination opens on
Thursday (covers Chapters 1-10)
Chapter 10 Working With
Executives
Proj. #1
- 60pts
Quiz 10
- 10pts
Presentation Project #1 due
by midnight, WEDNESDAY.
8 Mar 3 Presentation Project #1 peer
evaluations due
Mid-
term
Peer Eval forms due by
midnight, Wednesday.
Syllabus TMGT 458 Project Management Spring, 2014

J ason Lee Davis, PhD 14/14 rev. J an. 17, 2014
(supersedes revision dated J an. 12, 2014)
Mid-term Examination due
Wednesday
Chapter 11 Planning
Exam -
50pts
Quiz 11
- 10pts
Mid-term Exam must be
submitted no later than
midnight on Wednesday.
Mar 10 ~~~ SPRING BREAK ~~~
9 Mar 17 Chapter 12 Network Scheduling
Techniques
Chapter 13 Project Graphics
Presentation Project #2 research
begins
Quiz 12
- 10pts
Quiz 13
- 10pts

10 Mar 24 Chapter 14 Pricing and Estimating
Chapter 15 Cost Control
Quiz 14
- 10pts
Quiz 15
- 10pts
Tuesday - Last Day to Drop
course(s) with a grade of "Q"
while remaining enrolled. You
cannot drop a single class
after this date without
withdrawing from ALL
courses.
11 Mar 31 Chapter 16 Trade-Off Analysis in a
Project Environment
Chapter 17 Risk Management
Quiz 16
- 10pts
Quiz 17
- 10pts

12 Apr 7 Chapter 18 Learning Curves
Chapter 19 Contract Management
Quiz 18
- 10pts
Quiz 19
- 10pts

13 Apr 14 Chapter 20 Quality Management Quiz 20
- 10pts

14 Apr 21 Presentation Project #2 due Proj. #2
- 60pts
Presentation Project #2 due
by midnight, WEDNESDAY.
Friday - Last day to
withdraw from all full-term
courses. You cannot drop a
single class at this time
without withdrawing from ALL
courses. Instructors are
required to post grades for all
students on the roster after
this date.
15 Apr 28 Presentation Project #2 peer
evaluations due
Final Examination opens Thursday
(covers Chapters 11-20)
Peer Eval forms due by
midnight, Wednesday.
16 May 5 Final Examination due Wednesday
Course Evaluation
THE END
Final
Exam -
50pts
Final Exam must be
submitted no later than
midnight on Wednesday.
No submissions will be
accepted after Wednesday.
Saturday,
May 10
COMMENCEMENT Congratulations Graduates!!!

Purple - Required on-line "check-ins"
Green - Chapter Activities/Quizzes
Light Blue - Presentation Project #1
Dark Blue - Presentation Project #2
Red - Mid-term & Final Exams