Course Description
Reflections on scientific reasoning and/or investigations of particular problems to illustrate scientific reasoning. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Develop and deliver the primary elements of an effective project management plan.
- Identify and communicate with different audiences within the project management life cycle.
- Increase effective project management behaviors for successful project completion.
- Employ skills to revise and edit project plans.
- Develop strategies to manage and overcome project risks.
- Begin forming an identity as a practicing project manager.
Course Grading Information:
Overall weighting
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Final Course Project | 30% |
| Participation | 70% |
Point structure
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion boards | 12 points |
| Assignments | 32 points |
| Course project items | 27 points |
| Final course project | 30 points |
Grade scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100% | A |
| 90-93.99% | A- |
| 87-89.99% | B+ |
| 84-86.99% | B |
| 80-83.99% | B- |
| 77-79.99% | C+ |
| 74-76.99% | C |
| 73.99% or below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
The syllabus does not assign a separate attendance percentage. Because the course is online, attendance is reflected through active and timely participation in discussions, readings, assignments, and project activities.
Participation accounts for 70% of the course grade; therefore, missed or incomplete course activities can substantially reduce the final grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Thomsett, Michael. Little Black Book of Project Management. AMACOM, 2002. ProQuest Ebook Central.
- Wysocki, Robert K. Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid. John Wiley & Sons, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central.
- Melton, Trish. Project Management Toolkit: The Basics for Project Success. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2007. ProQuest Ebook Central.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.