ClassInfo

IS 430 Fundamentals of IT Project Management

Spring 2008-2009
Class number: 40424
Section number: 901
Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01216 Loop Campus

Summary

This course will develop an understanding of the factors contributing to managing a project to success. It takes a holistic approach to the framework, processes, tools, and roles and responsibilities to achieve a successful project outcome.

While the focus of the class will be on information technology projects, application to broader types of projects will be noted.



Texts

Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling 9th ed.
Harold Kerzner, Ph.D
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBM: 0-471-74187-6

2 Harvard Business School Cases; to be announced


Grading

Class Participation 25%*
Assignments 40%**
Final 35%



*See Classroom Participation below
**Assignments must be submitted by Noon on the day the assignment will be discussed. Lack of submission by Noon results in zero points earned for that assignment.

GRADING STANDARDS: A 92-100 Points A- 90-91.99 Points

INCOMPLETE GRADE:
An incomplete Grade is given only for an exceptional reason such as a death in the family, a serious illness, etc. Any such reason must be documented. Any incomplete request must be made at least two weeks before the final, and approved by the Dean of the School of Computing and Digital Media. Any consequences resulting from a poor grade for the course will not be considered as valid reasons for such a request.


Prerequisites

None


Changes to Syllabus:

This syllabus is subject to changes as necessary during the quarter. If that occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class.


Classroom Participation:

Students are expected to read all of the assigned material as well as seek related articles and books in preparation for discussion in class and through COL. Participation via COL can be in the form of contributions to the discussion forums and submission of a One Minute Paper for each session no more than one week after the class. Participation will be assessed as 25% of the students grade.

Classroom Participation assessment guidelines:

Outstanding Contributor: Contributions in class reflect exceptional preparation. Ideas offered are substantive, provide major insights, and help direct the discussion. Student is eager to volunteer, interacts and negotiates with other students, always goes beyond what is expected, and is always well -prepared.
Good Contributor: Contributions reflect thorough preparation. Ideas offered are usually substantive; provide good insights, and sometimes direction for the class. Student is attentive, responsive, and goes beyond what is required, if not always successfully. This person is usually well prepared.
Adequate Contributor: Contributions in class reflect satisfactory preparation, but waits to be called upon.
Non-Participant: This person says little or nothing in class and contributes minimally. There is little effort to participate; the responses are generally incorrect and reflect little preparation.
Unsatisfactory Contributor: Contributions in class reflect inadequate preparation, erratic oral and written performance. This person contributes nothing to the class in this regard.

COL Participation assessment guidelines:

Outstanding Contributor: Contributions on COL discussion forums and through One Minute Paper reflect exceptional preparation. Ideas offered are substantive, provide major insights, and help direct the online discussion or email exchange. Student is eager to volunteer, interacts and negotiates with other students, always goes beyond what is expected, and is always well -prepared.
Good Contributor: Contributions on COL discussion forums and through One Minute Paper reflect thorough preparation. Ideas offered are usually substantive; provide good insights, and sometimes direction for the online discussion or email exchange. Student is attentive, responsive, and goes beyond what is required, if not always successfully. This person is usually well prepared.
Adequate Contributor: Contributions on COL discussion forums and through One Minute Paper reflect satisfactory preparation, but does not initiate discussions, rather comments on the discussion threads of others..
Non-Participant: This person has little or no participation on COL discussion forums and through One Minute Paper and contributes minimally. There is little effort to participate; the responses are generally incorrect and reflect little preparation.
Unsatisfactory Contributor: Contributions on COL discussion forums and through One Minute Paper reflect inadequate preparation, erratic written performance. This person contributes nothing to the discussions in this regard.



School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296