MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSE SYLLABUS
Summer II 2017

Catalog Description:
The principles and techniques of project management in the planning, design and operation of civil
engineering infrastructure and service systems. Specific topics and project management techniques
covered include: Project manager and Team building and leadership, Economic analysis in project
selection, Project Financing and entrepreneurship, project planning, project organization Project cost
estimation, Network analysis and related applications to Project scheduling (i.e. PERT-CPM), Project
Monitoring and control using Microsoft project software and project termination process.

Prerequisites:
A grade of C or better in CEGR 307, ECON 212 and IEGR357/MATH 331 (Will be verified) or
Instructors permission.

Incoming Competencies
From COSC 111:
 Understand problem solving methods and algorithm development and programming language.
From ECON 211:
 Student must be familiar with topics such as determination of national income, employment,
inflation, investment, and the banking system and government fiscal and monetary policy.
 Student is familiar with economic analysis including time value of money, equivalent, present,
future, and annuity concepts with rate of return method cost/benefit ratios payback period as
tangible methods of project/venture evaluation.
From IEGR 357, Math 331:
 Student is familiar with fundamentals of engineering economic.
 Student is familiar with the foundations of probability and statistics.

Required Texts:
Project Management in Practice. 6th edition. By Mantel Jr., S.J, Meredith, J.R, Shafer, S. M.and Sutton,
M.M. ISBN 13 978 0-470-12164-1. John Wiley Sons Inc. 2008

Supplementary Textbooks: Fundamentals of Engineering Economics. 2nd edition. By Chan S. Park

ISBN 0-13-601744-4 Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. 2008

Required Technology and Other Online Computer Access

This is a fully online course, therefore, you will need the following Plug-ins:
1. You will need to download and install the following software if you do not have Microsoft Office
installed on your computer.
2. MS PowerPoint Viewer:
3. MS Word Viewer:
4. Microsoft Project 2010

Course Objectives:

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This course is designed to introduce the student to the different techniques used in project management.
The topics to be covered include project selection methods, project managers and team characteristics,
project planning , scheduling, monitoring and control of projects and project termination.
The objective of the course is to introduce the students to principles and tools involved in project
management after completing the course, students should, given a set of projects, be able:
 to use the different numeric and non-numeric models in project selection
Having selected or given a project, be able to :

 apply the techniques of project planning and organization

 apply the scheduling techniques CPM/PERT
 Apply project management software (Microsoft Project) in scheduling their projects.
 Apply the different budgeting strategies such as Top-Down and Bottom –up.
 Apply project monitoring control and evaluation techniques such as Earned value analysis.
 apply the different methods of project termination

Relationship to Program Objectives and Outcomes

 Develop skills to analyze and solve challenging and open-ended problems (utilizing the latest
technology), through hands-on experience, research, and entrepreneurial activities..
 Develop in students a disciplined approach to the engineering profession; including time-
management, discipline, character, reliability, and integrity so as to be able to assume top
managerial and leadership role in their chosen careers.
The student through this course are expected to meet ABET program out comes
 A .an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
 C. an ability to design a civil engineering system to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability and sustainability:
 E An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
 F. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
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 H. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
 I. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
 J. a knowledge of contemporary engineering issues
 K An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.

Course Requirements and Policies

Participation and Lack of Participation
It is recommended that students log into the course at least 3 – 5 times per week. Each time you log in,
please go to Announcements to see if there are any new messages or instructions. Class projects, analysis
of case studies and active participation in the discussion forums are major components of this course.
Lack of active participation, particularly in any of the major components of the course will result in
failure of the course.

Plagiarism and Cheating Policy:

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Plagiarism is stealing someone else’s work and not citing the source. Students caught plagiarizing will
receive an “F” grade.

Submit Assignments:
Each assignment, like case studies, would contain specific instructions of how they should be submitted

Late Submission of Assignments:

Late Assignments Will Not Be Accepted. No Make-Up Quiz or Exam will be granted.

Instructions for Taking a Quiz:

Quizzes in Blackboard are easy to take, simply click on the quiz link provided by your instructor, then
click “begin” to get started. Upon completion of each question, once you are sure of your answer, you
must click “Submit”, your answer will then be saved.

Instructions for Checking Your Grades:

To view your grades, please go to the “My Grades” tool, which allows you to see your entire grade book.

Withdrawal Policy:
If you decide to withdraw from the course for whatever reason, please remember it is your
responsibility to complete and submit the formal withdrawal form prior to the date provided by the
Institution’s schedule, located on the website under Academics Calendar. This form may be
obtained from the Office of Records and Registration in the Montebello Building.

Incomplete Policy
Under emergency/special circumstances, students may petition for an incomplete grade a week before the
end of the session. An incomplete will only be assigned if [The student has completed at least four of
the five modules]. All incomplete course assignments must be completed within the first week of the
following semester of enrollment

Students’ Requirements:
Each student is expected to:
 Access the course 3-5 times weekly
 Each time you access the course, review the “Announcements” section for any new messages
or other important information
 Turn in all assignments in a timely manner (See the Schedule) under the Syllabus and
Schedule section.
 Contribute to all class discussion forums in a constructive manner.
 Use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word usage in all written assignments and
provide references for any material sourced from literature.
 Keep up with your grades by accessing the “My Grades” toolbar in Blackboard.

Course Conduct Policies:

 Students shall respect the views and opinions of others
 Acts of Plagiarism will result in an automatic “F” grade for the course

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  All written assignments must be submitted electronically via the appropriate Blackboard
assignment tools provided by your instructor for each assignment
 Late work will not be accepted, therefore, please pay close attention to the schedule provided for
you
 Late Discussion postings will also not be graded.

Methods of Evaluation

Assessment in this course will be based on evidence of participants’ growth in understanding and competence.
Participants are required to present the following products for evaluation. The grading mix for this course is as
follows:

%
Homework 15
Quizzes 25
Final Exam 40
Participation & Discussion 20
Total 100
A: 85 – 100;
B: 70 – 84;
C: 55 – 69.
F: < 54

Evaluation Discussion Forum:

You will be evaluated on the basis of:
 Your active participation in the online
discussions and activities
 The relevance of what you say
 The productiveness of your comments
 Your use of references to the reading
materials and other literature
 The clarity of your contribution

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Academic Dishonesty:
Morgan State's Academic Honesty Policy & Procedures
The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of scholars
and teachers. Morgan State University expects that both faculty and students will honor these
principles, and in so doing, will protect the integrity of academic work and student grades.
Definitions
At Morgan State, “cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for
academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means.”

“Plagiarism is a form of cheating. At Morgan State, “plagiarism is the use of distinctive

ideas or works belonging to another person without providing adequate
acknowledgement of that person’s contribution.”

Important Note: Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, may be
reported to the office of student affairs.

Course policies are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to check the
Announcements section in Blackboard for updates to the syllabus or course.

Informing Your Instructor of Any Accommodations Needed

If you have a documented disability and verification from the Counseling Center, and
wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact your instructor as soon as
possible. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation of disability to the
Office of Student Success and Retention (OSSR) and meet with a OSSR representative to
request special accommodation before classes start.

Morgan’s Disability Support Web Site

NEXT STEP:

Please read the Course Schedule. Once you have completed reading these documents, if you
have any questions please email me. You can then move on to Module 1.