Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Melis Almula KARADAYI |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Özge DOĞUÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This 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 Content | This 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 Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment 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, 9 | A, F, G |
| 2. Defines project scope and, applies analytical tools to choose between different projects. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 3. Defines a project management plan for cost, schedule and project team and also evaluates the risks.. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 4. Evakluates the key project performance measurements and defines project closing activities. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 5. Identifes the project success and failure factors through case studies. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 6. Uses a project management software. | 6, 9 | A, 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
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Management related definitions and concept | Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Project Selection Methods | Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Organizational Structure, Company Culture and Project Management | Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Defining the project | Lecture Notes |
| 5 | Estimating project time and costs | Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Project plan development | Lecture Notes |
| 7 | Project risk management | Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Project resource and cost planning | Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Reducing Project Duration | Lecture Notes |
| 10 | Planning and Management of Project Workforce | Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Using Outsourcing for the Project and International Project Management | Lecture Notes |
| 12 | Project Monitoring, Performance Evaluation | Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Project Closure | Lecture Notes |
| 14 | Agile Project Management | Lecture 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 | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 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 Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 7 | 6 | 42 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 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
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Melis Almula KARADAYI |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Özge DOĞUÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This 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 Content | This 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 Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment 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, 9 | A, F, G |
| 2. Defines project scope and, applies analytical tools to choose between different projects. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 3. Defines a project management plan for cost, schedule and project team and also evaluates the risks.. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 4. Evakluates the key project performance measurements and defines project closing activities. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 5. Identifes the project success and failure factors through case studies. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A, F, G |
| 6. Uses a project management software. | 6, 9 | A, 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
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Management related definitions and concept | Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Project Selection Methods | Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Organizational Structure, Company Culture and Project Management | Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Defining the project | Lecture Notes |
| 5 | Estimating project time and costs | Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Project plan development | Lecture Notes |
| 7 | Project risk management | Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Project resource and cost planning | Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Reducing Project Duration | Lecture Notes |
| 10 | Planning and Management of Project Workforce | Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Using Outsourcing for the Project and International Project Management | Lecture Notes |
| 12 | Project Monitoring, Performance Evaluation | Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Project Closure | Lecture Notes |
| 14 | Agile Project Management | Lecture 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 | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 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 Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |