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 Department:    CIS

 Course #:    150

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    110301

 EPC:    514

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to project management including behaviors of project management teams, the structure of projects and work breakdown, planning and scheduling, PERT/CPM analysis, risk management, current topics in project management, and project management software.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate project management team building skills.
2. Explain how to plan, schedule and breakdown complicated work projects.
3. Use common project management techniques, PERT/CPM, etc.
4. Perform a risk analysis.
5. Demonstrate basic project management software skills.
6. Oversee a simulated case project.
7. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Use computer technology to develop, interpret and communicate technical information and specifications.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Project Management Techniques. Team Building.
2. Project Planning. Project Scheduling.
3. Work Breakdown. PERT/CPM.
4. Risk Analysis. Project Management Software.
5. Case Project.