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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT-Spring Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Melis Almula KARADAYI
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Özgür EROL
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to provide engineering students with effective project management skills in today's modern world, with rapidly changing technology and increasing competition. In this period when companies and organizations have to develop new products and services, it is aimed to teach how to manage project design and implementation from an engineering and management perspective. The course supports integrating knowledge of the design, modeling, and implementation of engineering systems with project management concepts. In this way, the tools and techniques necessary for professional success are explained, which develops skills in effectively planning, monitoring, and completing complex projects.
Course ContentThis course contains; Project Management related definitions and concept,Project Selection Methods,Organizational Structure, Company Culture and Project Management,Defining the project,Estimating project time and costs,Project plan development,Project risk management,Project resource and cost planning,Reducing Project Duration,Planning and Management of Project Workforce,Using Outsourcing for the Project and International Project Management,Project Monitoring, Performance Evaluation,Project Closure,Agile Project Management.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Defines the strategic importance of project management in today's business environment and special topics related to project management (Agile project management, Scrum, international project management, virtual project teams).10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
2. Defines project scope and, applies analytical tools to choose between different projects. 10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
3. Defines a project management plan for cost, schedule and project team and also evaluates the risks..10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
4. Evakluates the key project performance measurements and defines project closing activities.10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
5. Identifes the project success and failure factors through case studies.10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
6. Uses a project management software.6, 9A, F, G
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task, G: Quiz

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Project Management related definitions and conceptLecture Notes
2Project Selection MethodsLecture Notes
3Organizational Structure, Company Culture and Project ManagementLecture Notes
4Defining the projectLecture Notes
5Estimating project time and costsLecture Notes
6Project plan developmentLecture Notes
7Project risk managementLecture Notes
8Project resource and cost planningLecture Notes
9Reducing Project DurationLecture Notes
10Planning and Management of Project WorkforceLecture Notes
11Using Outsourcing for the Project and International Project ManagementLecture Notes
12Project Monitoring, Performance EvaluationLecture Notes
13Project ClosureLecture Notes
14Agile Project ManagementLecture Notes
Resources
Course Materials: Lecture Notes, Slides, Harvard Business Review Case Studies Textbook: Gray, C.F and E.W. Larson. Project Management: The Managerial Process, 7th ed. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York, NY (2018)

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
X
2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
X
3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
X
4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
X
5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
X
7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
X
8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
X
9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
X
10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
X
11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 30
Rate of Final Exam to Success 70
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14456
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report7642
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar12020
Quiz224
Midterm Exam12020
General Exam14040
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)182
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(182/30)6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT-Spring Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Melis Almula KARADAYI
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Özgür EROL
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to provide engineering students with effective project management skills in today's modern world, with rapidly changing technology and increasing competition. In this period when companies and organizations have to develop new products and services, it is aimed to teach how to manage project design and implementation from an engineering and management perspective. The course supports integrating knowledge of the design, modeling, and implementation of engineering systems with project management concepts. In this way, the tools and techniques necessary for professional success are explained, which develops skills in effectively planning, monitoring, and completing complex projects.
Course ContentThis course contains; Project Management related definitions and concept,Project Selection Methods,Organizational Structure, Company Culture and Project Management,Defining the project,Estimating project time and costs,Project plan development,Project risk management,Project resource and cost planning,Reducing Project Duration,Planning and Management of Project Workforce,Using Outsourcing for the Project and International Project Management,Project Monitoring, Performance Evaluation,Project Closure,Agile Project Management.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Defines the strategic importance of project management in today's business environment and special topics related to project management (Agile project management, Scrum, international project management, virtual project teams).10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
2. Defines project scope and, applies analytical tools to choose between different projects. 10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
3. Defines a project management plan for cost, schedule and project team and also evaluates the risks..10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
4. Evakluates the key project performance measurements and defines project closing activities.10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
5. Identifes the project success and failure factors through case studies.10, 16, 19, 4, 9A, F, G
6. Uses a project management software.6, 9A, F, G
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task, G: Quiz

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Project Management related definitions and conceptLecture Notes
2Project Selection MethodsLecture Notes
3Organizational Structure, Company Culture and Project ManagementLecture Notes
4Defining the projectLecture Notes
5Estimating project time and costsLecture Notes
6Project plan developmentLecture Notes
7Project risk managementLecture Notes
8Project resource and cost planningLecture Notes
9Reducing Project DurationLecture Notes
10Planning and Management of Project WorkforceLecture Notes
11Using Outsourcing for the Project and International Project ManagementLecture Notes
12Project Monitoring, Performance EvaluationLecture Notes
13Project ClosureLecture Notes
14Agile Project ManagementLecture Notes
Resources
Course Materials: Lecture Notes, Slides, Harvard Business Review Case Studies Textbook: Gray, C.F and E.W. Larson. Project Management: The Managerial Process, 7th ed. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York, NY (2018)

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
X
2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
X
3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
X
4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
X
5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
X
7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
X
8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
X
9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
X
10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
X
11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 30
Rate of Final Exam to Success 70
Total 100

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