Introduces students to the concepts of Projects, Project Management, Team Membership, and Electronic Project Management. This course is directed at learning and using Electronic Project Management tools with an emphasis on Microsoft Project 2007.
| Class: | BTS 280 - Project Management Applications |
| Credits: | 5 |
| Instructor: | Debi Griggs |
| Phone: | (425) 564-2911 (office) |
| E-Mail: | dgriggs@bcc.ctc.edu |
| Mail Box: | A242 |
| Office: | A220 |
| Office Hours: | See the instructor's MyBCC page or contact the instructor or Division office for current office hours. |
| Materials: | Microsoft Official Academic Course: Microsoft Office Project 2007. ISBN 978-0-470-06953-0 If the CD is not included with your textbook, the data files can be downloaded from the publisher's Web site or from the class site. |
| A storage disk is required for students working on campus and recommended for students working off-campus for backup or transportation purposes. A USB drive (preferred) or 750 MB zip disk. | |
Microsoft Office Project 2007 Standard or Professional |
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| Student Data: | Under the Student Data icon on the home page for the course. |
If a situation occurs during the quarter that affects a student’s ability to complete the work, the student must contact the instructor immediately. Any student who finds that he or she cannot manage the workload is encouraged to withdraw.
If you have medical information to share with me in the event of an emergency, please contact me via email or come to see me during office hours. Emergency preparedness is important!
If you need course modifications / adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, I can refer you to our Disability Resource Center (DRC). Y ou may contact them directly by going to B132 or by calling 425.564.2498 or TTY 425.564.4110. Information is also available on their website at http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc/
You are expected to conduct yourself with integrity. If you cheat or aid someone else in cheating, you violate trust. Cheating includes, but is not limited to copying or providing answers on tests, stealing, plagiarizing or illicitly using the materials of others. BCC has a due process for students accused of cheating—See WAC 132H120 in the Office of the Dean of Students.
Grading components are posted at the couse Web site.
| A | 475—500 |
| A- | 450—474 |
| B+ | 430—449 |
| B | 415—429 |
| B- | 400—414 |
| C+ | 380—399 |
| C | 365—379 |
| C- | 350—364 |
| D+ | 330—349 |
| D | 300—329 |
| F | Below 300 points |
| No Incompletes will be given |
Much of your grade will come from completing the textbook lessons and end of chapter activities. Becoming proficient in MS Project is achieved by using the software for many hours. Homework gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the MS Project software and perform the mental exercise necessary to really understand MS Project. The weight of each activity can vary with the complexity of the assignment.
The lesson assignment are located at the Assignments tool and under the icon for that particular tutorial. Turn in your work using the instructions where you pick up the assignment. Normally, you will go to the Assignment tool to download the instructions. When you have completed the assignment, you will go back to the Assignment tool and submit your work as an attachment(s).
There is a significant amount of homework in this class. You can expect to spend at least 15 hours per week to complete the assigned work. Be sure that you can spend the time this quarter. If you are overloaded, this may not be the quarter for you to take MS Project.
You are expected read the text, use Help, Books 24x7 and Web resources, and use the discussion tool to seek assistance from classmates and the instructor.
Late Work: Any work received after the due date is considered late. Late work is discounted at the rate of 2 points per day late, including weekends
Team work requirements are posted at the couse Web site.
Group discussion requirements are posted at the couse Web site.
Quizzes must to taken at scheduled times—No make up quizzes are allowed.
“It all gets down to the project management of an IT project. It’s making sure that you have the right project scope defined, the right skills, the right level of user involvement and commitment, and that you do a good job of managing the change control process.”
Carl Salnoski, general manager of IBM’s Net Commerce Group, on e commerce development
“A team is a highly communicative group of people with different backgrounds, skills, and abilities with a common purpose, who are working together towards clearly identified goals.”
Team Building: How to Motivate and Manage People by Mark Sandborn
“Conflict—disagreement between two or more parties or between two or more positions—is not necessarily bad for an organization, even though it may waste valuable managerial effort and organizational resources. Conflict can release creative problem-solving energies and lead to genuine innovation within the organization. Management should regard conflict as a constant force within the modern organization and seek to manage it in a beneficial manner.”
Management by Patrick J. Montana and Bruce H. Charnov . Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
Debi Griggs
Bellevue Community College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98027
(425) 564-2911
dgriggs@bcc.ctc.edu