Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Yıldız ŞAHİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explaining the basic concepts of project management
2) Classifying the projects.
3) comparing the project management organizational structure with each other.
4) Creating a Gantt chart.
5) Modeling the activities involved in the project with Operations research techniques.
6) Calculating the earliest completion time of the project.
7) Determining the project's critical activities.
8) Calculating project's completion time with PERT technique.
9) Calculating the accelerated cost of the project.
10) Using the software program (MS Project) for the purpose of project programming and evaluation.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Introduction to Project management (Definitions of Project management, project objectives, classification of projects, Project planning, organizational structures in Project management). Manager's role in project management. Project management functions and stages. Project management control cycle. Fundamentals of project design. Project planning and control methods (Network models in Operations Research, Gantt charts, CPM-Critical Path Method, PERT-Program Evaluation and Review Technique, Calculation of project completion time, finding the critical path, calculation of abundance), Computer-aided tools in Project programming (MS Project), To prepare a sample project with the MS Project, Cost and time management in project programming.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Project Management (project management definitions, project objectives, the classification of projects, project planning, project management, organizational structures)
2) Manager's role in project management. Project management functions and stages. Project management control cycle. The basic principles of project planning.
3) Project Planning and Control Methods (Gantt charts, Network analysis in Operations Research, from Gantt diagram to the method of CPM and PERT)
4) Project Planning and Control Methods (CPM-Critical Path Method)
5) Project Planning and Control Techniques (PERT-Program Evaluation and Review Technique)
6) Project Planning and Control Methods (project completion time calculations, finding the critical path, calculation of abundances )
7) Project Planning and Control Methods (cost of the accelerated project)
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Project Management PC applications (MS Project)
10) Project Management PC applications (MS Project)
11) Project Management Computer Applications (WinQSB)
12) Preparation and presentation of a sample project through the use of MS Project
13) Preparation and presentation of a sample project through the use of MS Project
14) Resource allocation and time-cost analysis in project management.
15) Resource allocation and time-cost analysis in project management.
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

20%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
	Quiz	1	30%
	Presentation/Seminar	1	20%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)