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Date
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2015 |
Class
Activities/Assignments
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Activities Due/Point Credits |
Notes
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Week
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beginning
Monday,... |
Assignments
are due by midnight (CT), on Sunday of the week assigned, unless otherwise
indicated.
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Total = 600pts |
Days are for
the week indicated in the first column.
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1
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Aug 31 |
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.
Preliminary Course Quiz/Certifications
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Prelim. Quiz - 10pts |
The Preliminary Course Quiz must
be completed with a score of 10pts by the end of Week 2 to proceed in course.
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2
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Sept 7 |
Chapter 1 – Overview (of Project Management)
Access VoiceThread and create your
profile, if you do not already have one configured, and begin experimenting,
practicing, and familiarizing yourself with the use of the tool for purposes
of our upcoming Discussion Activities. The "VoiceThread Playground"
has been set-up for this purpose.
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Quiz 01 - 10pts |
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3
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Sept 14 |
Chapter 2 – Project Management Growth: Concepts
and Definitions
Download, install, and practice using the free
Web 2.0 application, Jing (screen recording application), for use in the
upcoming Video Presentation Projects.
Begin research and creation of Project #1. |
Quiz 02 - 10pts |
Friday - Last day to apply for Fall Graduation
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4
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Sept 21 |
Chapter 11 –
Planning
VT Discussion #1 - Ch. 1-2
|
Quiz 11 - 10pts
VT Discussion #1
Post - 25pts |
VT post #1 may utilize text, voice, or video.
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5
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Sept 28 |
Chapter 12 –
Network
Scheduling Techniques
VT Discussion #1 - Responses |
Quiz 12 - 10pts
VT Discussion #1
2 Responses - 15pts |
Fri.-Sat., Oct 2-3 - 10th Annual
Cotton Belt Regional Railroad Symposium
@TAMU-C, Rayburn Student Center.
Event admission is free. Co-hosted by the Dept. of Engineering &
Technology. |
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6
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Oct 5 |
Chapter 13 –
Project
Graphics |
Quiz 13 - 10pts |
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7
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Oct 12 |
Chapter 14 –
Pricing and
Estimating
Chapter 15 –
Cost Control
Presentation Project #1
(early submission opportunity) |
Quiz 14 - 10pts
Quiz 15 - 10pts |
Project #1 may be submitted by midnight, Wednesday for Early Submission Bonus (5pt.)
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8
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Oct 19 |
Chapter 16 –
Trade-Off
Analysis in a Project Environment
Presentation Project #1
(due this week)
VT Discussion #2 - Ch. 11-15
Mid-term Examination opens (Ch. 1-2, 11-15) |
Quiz 16 - 10pts
VT Discussion #2
Post - 25pts |
TAMU-C Homecoming Week
Completed project MUST be submitted by midnight,
Wednesday. Projects not submitted by midnight Sunday may be skipped by
reviewers without penalty.
VT post #2 may utilize voice or video.
Mid-term Exam opens for submission on Thursday.
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9
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Oct 26 |
Chapter 17 –
Risk
Management
Presentation Project #1 Self/Peer Evaluations
due
VT Discussion #2 - Responses
Mid-term Examination due |
Quiz 17 - 10pts
Project #1 - 85pts
VT Discussion #2
2 Responses - 15pts
Mid-term Exam - 75pts |
Graduate Student Registration opens on Monday for Winter-mini & Spring Terms.
Completed, self/peer evaluation forms MUST be submitted by midnight, Sunday.
Mid-term Exam MUST be submitted before midnight on
Wednesday. |
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10
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Nov 2 |
Chapter 18 –
Learning
Curves
Begin research and creation of Project #2. |
Quiz 18 - 10pts |
Thursday - Last Day to Drop course(s) with a grade of "Q" while remaining enrolled. You
cannot drop a single class after this date without withdrawing from
ALL courses.
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11
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Nov 9 |
Chapter 19 –
Contract
Management
|
Quiz 19 - 10pts |
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12
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Nov 16 |
Chapter 20 –
Quality
Management
VT Discussion #3 - Ch. 16-20 |
Quiz 20 - 10pts
VT Discussion #3
Post - 25pts |
VT post #3 must utilize video.
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13
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Nov 23 |
Chapter 21 –
Modern Developments Project Management
Chapter
22 – The Business of Scope Changes
VT Discussion #3 - Responses
Presentation Project #2
(early submission opportunity) |
VT Discussion #3
2 Responses - 15pts |
Thanksgiving Holiday begins at noon, Wednesday.
Project #2 may be submitted by midnight, Wednesday for Early Submission Bonus (5pt.) |
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14
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Nov 30 |
Chapter 23 – The Project Office
Presentation Project #2
(due this week) |
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Completed project MUST be submitted by midnight,
Wednesday. Projects not submitted by midnight Sunday may be skipped by
reviewers without penalty.
Sunday - Last day to withdraw from all full-term courses. You
cannot drop a single class at this time without withdrawing from
ALL courses. Instructors are required to post grades for
all students on the roster after this date.
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15
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Dec 7 |
Chapter 24 – Managing Crisis Projects
Presentation Project #2 Self/Peer Evaluations
due
Final Examination opens (Ch. 16-20) |
Project #2 - 85pts |
Completed, self/peer evaluation forms MUST be submitted by midnight, Sunday.
Final Exam opens for submission on Thursday. |
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16
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Dec 14 |
Final
Examination due
THE END
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Final Exam - 75pts
Attendance - 30pts |
Final Exam MUST be submitted before midnight on
Wednesday.
Complete the student course evaluations for all courses, available through
your myLeo account.
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Friday,
Dec 18 |
COMMENCEMENT - Graduate Ceremony - 4:00pm |
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Congratulations Graduates!!! |
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Saturday,
Dec 19 |
COMMENCEMENT - Undergraduate Ceremonies - College of Science &
Engineering |
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Congratulations Graduates!!! |