Jason Lee Davis, PhD
Technology Management Program  |  Department of Engineering & Technology  |  Texas A&M University-Commerce
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Jason Lee Davis, PhD
Technology Management Program  |  Department of Engineering & Technology  |  Texas A&M University-Commerce
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Jason Lee Davis, PhD
Technology Management Program  |  Department of Engineering & Technology  |  Texas A&M University-Commerce
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Jason Lee Davis, PhD
Technology Management Program  |  Department of Engineering & Technology  |  Texas A&M University-Commerce
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Jason Lee Davis, PhD
Technology Management Program  |  Department of Engineering & Technology  |  Texas A&M University-Commerce
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Jason Lee Davis, PhD
Technology Management Program  |  Department of Engineering & Technology  |  Texas A&M University-Commerce
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Jason Lee Davis, PhD
Technology Management Program  |  Department of Engineering & Technology  |  Texas A&M University-Commerce
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TMGT 514 – Engineering & Technology Project Management

Schedule
 

Term:  Fall 2012       Section:  01W
Day:  Variable          Time:  Variable
Instructor:  Dr. Jason Lee Davis
 

Date

 

Class Activities/Assignments

Activities Due/Point Credits

Notes

 Week

beginning
Monday,...

 

Total = 650pts

 

1

Aug 27

Familiarize yourself with the courseware and follow the initial instructions provided in the online course.  Post on-line introductions with photo for class roster.  Acquire copy of required text.  Send message to instructor confirming your understanding and acceptance of the Academic Honesty Policy.
Chapter 1 – Overview (of Project Management)

Discussion 01 - 10pts

Initial Discussion posts due before midnight (CT) Thursdays.
Follow-up posts due before midnight (CT) Sundays.
Quizzes must be completed before midnight (CT) Sundays.

2

Sept 3

Chapter 2 – Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions

Discussion 02 - 10pts
Quiz 01 - 10pts
Quiz 02 - 10pts

 

3

Sept 10

Chapter 3 – Organizational Structures [used in Project Management]

Discussion 03 - 10pts
Quiz 03 - 10pts

Friday - Last day to apply for Fall Graduation

4

Sept 17 Chapter 4 – Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team Discussion 04 - 10pts
Quiz 04 - 10pts
 

5

Sept 24 Chapter 5 – Management Functions [in a Project Environment] Discussion 05 - 10pts
Quiz 05 - 10pts
 

6

Oct 1 Chapter 6 – Management Of Your Time And Stress
Chapter 7 – Conflicts
Discussion 06 - 10pts
Discussion 07 - 10pts
Quiz 06 - 10pts
Quiz 07 - 10pts

Fri.-Sat., Oct 5-6 - 7th Annual Cotton Belt Railroad Symposium @TAMU-C, Rayburn Student Center.
Event admission is free.  Luncheon meal requires prior reservation and meal ticket purchase.

7

Oct 8 Chapter 8 – Special Topics [in Project Management]
Chapter 9 – The Variables for Success
Discussion 08 - 10pts
Discussion 09 - 10pts
Quiz 08 - 10pts
Quiz 09 - 10pts

 

8

Oct 15 Chapter 10 – Working With Executives
Chapter 11 – Planning
Discussion 10 - 10pts
Discussion 11 - 10pts
Quiz 10 - 10pts
Quiz 11 - 10pts

TAMU-C Homecoming Week

9

Oct 22 Chapter 12 – Network Scheduling Techniques
Chapter 13 – Project Graphics
Discussion 12 - 10pts
Discussion 13 - 10pts
Quiz 12 - 10pts
Quiz 13 - 10pts
 

10

Oct 29 Chapter 14 – Pricing and Estimating
Begin working on Case Study Report this week or earlier.
Discussion 14 - 10pts
Quiz 14 - 10pts

Thursday - Drop Deadline for full-term courses.

11

Nov 5 Chapter 15 – Cost Control Discussion 15 - 10pts
Quiz 15 - 10pts

 

12

Nov 12 Chapter 16 – Trade-Off Analysis in a Project Environment
Chapter 17 – Risk Management
Quiz 16 - 10pts
Quiz 17 - 10pts

Discussions covering Chapters 16 - 20 will be foregone so that students may
invest sufficient time and effort to complete the Case Study Report Activity.

13

Nov 19 Chapter 18 – Learning Curves
 
Quiz 18 - 10pts

Thanksgiving Holiday begins at noon, Wednesday.

14

Nov 26 Chapter 19 – Contract Management
Chapter 20 – Quality Management

Case Study Report early submission opportunity
Quiz 19 - 10pts
Quiz 20 - 10pts

Friday, Dec. 2 - Last day to withdraw from full-term courses.
Case Study Report may be submitted by 10pm, Thursday for Early Submission Bonus (5pt.)

15

Dec 3 Case Study Report due
Final Comprehensive Examination opens
Case Study - 200pts Case Study Report due no later than 10pm, Thursday.

16

Dec 10

Final Comprehensive Examination due
THE END

Final Exam - 100pts

Final Exam must be submitted no later than 10pm on Tuesday.

 

Saturday,
Dec 15

COMMENCEMENT

 

Congratulations Graduates!!!

Note:  All times indicated are local time in the Central Time Zone.

Green - Discussion activities

Red - Quizzes
Blue - Case Study activity
Purple - Final Comprehensive Examination

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Rev. December 15, 2013