COSC609 Software Project Management Dr. Robert J. Hammell II

Software Project Management COSC609 – Spring 2015 Meeting Times:Monday, 7:00 – 9:40 pm, YR301 Professor:Dr. Robert J. Hammell II Office:462YR Phone: Office Hours: Mon: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wed: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Other times by appointment

Course Description: This course examines the factors necessary for the successful management of information systems development or enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are discussed. Topics include project management concepts, needs identification, the software project manager, software teams, software project organizations, project communications, software project planning, scheduling, control and associated costs. Project management software tools will be an integral part of the course.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Define a project Define a project Describe the project life cycle Describe the project life cycle Explain the project management process Explain the project management process Analyze and evaluate a request for proposal Analyze and evaluate a request for proposal Develop a project proposal Develop a project proposal Formulate a plan and schedule for an IT project Formulate a plan and schedule for an IT project Perform cost performance analysis for a project Perform cost performance analysis for a project Discuss the responsibilities and required skills of a project manager Discuss the responsibilities and required skills of a project manager Explain project team development, effectiveness, and communication Explain project team development, effectiveness, and communication Operate as part of a project team Operate as part of a project team Identify the characteristics of each type of project organization structure Identify the characteristics of each type of project organization structure

COSC Graduate Program Objectives Students can apply advanced skills in theoretical and applied computing principles and practices to solve a variety of problems. Students can apply advanced skills in theoretical and applied computing principles and practices to solve a variety of problems. Students will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in a choice of application areas in Computer Science, including databases, networks, software engineering, security, and E-commerce. Students will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in a choice of application areas in Computer Science, including databases, networks, software engineering, security, and E-commerce. Students can work effectively in teams and communicate effectively. Students can work effectively in teams and communicate effectively. Students can design, develop, analyze, and evaluate software, software systems and algorithmic approaches. Students can design, develop, analyze, and evaluate software, software systems and algorithmic approaches. Students will be well prepared for research and development in Computer Science in industry or academia. Students will be well prepared for research and development in Computer Science in industry or academia.

IT Doctoral Program Objectives: Students will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals in four of the following seven areas: data structures and algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, database systems, project management, software engineering, and human computer interaction. Students will conduct and document scholarly research. Students will present scholarly research.

Textbook: Gido, J. and Clements, J., Successful Project Management, 5 th Edition, South-Western Publishing, (ISBN: )

References: PMI, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK ® Guide, 5 th Edition, Project Management Institute, 2013 Kerzner, H., Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 11 th edition, Wiley, 2013 Thamhain, H., Managing Technology-Based Projects: Tools, Techniques, People and Business Processes, Wiley, Schwalbe, K., Information Technology Project Management, Cengage Learning, Richardson, G., Project Management Theory and Practice, 2 nd edition, Auerbach Publications, Brewer, J. and Dittman, K., Methods of IT Project Management, 2 nd edition, Prentice Hall, Journals: International Journal of Project Mgmt MIS Quarterly Project Management Journal PM Network

Prerequisite: COSC 501 or equivalent Grading: AssignmentsGrading Scale Homework/Classwork10% A93 – 100 Project30% A-90 – 92 1 st & 2 nd Partial: 5% B+87 – 89 Deliverables : 15% B80 – 86 Presentation : 10% C70 – 79 Exam 120% FLess than 70 Exam 220% Final Exam20%

Exams: The exams will include questions from the lectures, homework, in-class work, readings, and projects. Note that, under most circumstances, makeup exams will not be given. Please ensure your attendance on the scheduled exam dates.

Homework/Classwork: Several homework assignments will be given throughout the semester to reinforce the topics discussed in class. Most will be individual assignments; unless the assignment is specifically and clearly indicated to be a team assignment it must be completed by individual effort only. In addition to homework, there will be several in-class activity sessions where some type of “assignment” will be completed in class; these may be individual or group assignments. The homework assignments and in-class assignments will be equally weighted within the number of points that falls within the “Homework/Classwork” portion of the course grade. Note: I reserve the right to add announced or unannounced in-class quizzes as needed to gauge and/or motivate class involvement and comprehension. These will be weighted as additional homework assignments.

Term Project: Students will be required to work in teams on a major IT term project. Note that this project comprises 30% of the course grade! The project will entail completing all steps of the systems development life cycle (except for actual implementation) for a given scenario. The deliverables for the project are a comprehensive report and an in-class presentation. Details on the specific scenario will be provided when the project is assigned.

Assignments: Out-of-class assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Any assignments that are submitted late will have 10% deducted from the total grade for each day that the assignment is late. Assignments submitted after the start of the class period count as one-day late. The normal procedure is to turn in completed assignments as a hardcopy at the beginning of the class for which they are due (there may be cases when ed assignments are preferred – these will be announced). ed assignments are permitted if you will miss the class for which they are due, or to submit late assignments.

Attendance: Attendance will be taken in every class session. Absences are considered “excused” if they are for an illness, an illness or death of a relative, a religious observance, or some other incident beyond the student’s control. If documentation is provided for an “excused” absence, it will not count against you and you will be given an opportunity to make up any in-class graded exercises that were missed; unexcused absences will cause the loss of any in-class exercise/quiz points that were missed. It is the student’s responsibility to seek out the instructor and provide documentation regarding any absence – absences will be presumed to be unexcused unless the student establishes otherwise. Note that students are expected to arrive at class on time!

Academic Dishonesty: The Towson University policy on academic integrity is in Appendix F of the Undergraduate Catalog and at Academic dishonesty specifically includes acts of plagiarism, fabrication and falsification, cheating, complicity, and multiple submissions. Especially note that students may not re-use research papers submitted in other classes, group projects submitted in other classes, or work performed by someone else. Academic dishonesty is disrespectful to your fellow students and your professor. If an incident of academic dishonesty is discovered, the student or students involved will, at a minimum, receive a zero (0) on the related assignment(s). All occurrences of academic dishonesty will also be reported to the appropriate university officials. There will be no exceptions.

Repeating a course: University policy requires that we inform you that students may not repeat a course more than once without prior permission of the Academic Standards Committee. Dropping this course: Feb 3: Last day to drop with no grade posted Apr 10: Last day to drop with a grade of “W” Posting of grades: Please note that it is university and departmental policy not to post grades in a public place after the semester is completed. It is also departmental policy that the departmental office cannot distribute individual grades. If you would like to receive your individual grade at the end of the semester, please make arrangements with me.

Cell phones, laptops, etc.: Please ensure that all cell phones, beepers, and any other devices that can potentially disrupt the class are turned off each day upon entering the classroom. Such devices must also be in pockets, purses, bookbags, etc. and not out on the desk during class. Laptops are to be turned off and closed during class lectures. Web site: A link to the COSC609 web site can be found at: Students should check the site frequently for updates on assignments, assignment due dates, the day-to-day schedule, readings, and other announcements.

ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THIS ROOM! *Drinks are ok…clean up after yourself!

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