Course Introduction

Presentation 467-M1-P1

Title Course Introducon

Presentaon ID 467-M1-P1
Target Course Management of Systems
Projects
Author Christian J. Utara
Date Originated 01/12/2008
Current Version 004-F2F
Date of Current Version 07/14/2012
Last Updated By Christian J. Utara

Copyright 2012 Johns Hopkins University 1

 Introduction to the Course
? Course type
o Tools of the trade
o What they are
o How to use them
? Course objectives
o At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
o Select the appropriate set of project planning and control tools
for application on a specific technical project
o Apply core project planning and control tools and techniques to
their work environment
o Illustrate how project managers can effectively carry out their
planning and control responsibilities
o Develop a proposal in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP)

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 Introduction to the Course
? Homework
o Five Scenario Homework Assignments
o Based upon SPAWAR RFP
o Due no later than as indicated in schedule
o Late submissions will be reduced 10 points per week
o Assignments with a grade less than 80 will be returned with a
recommendation for resubmission (R)
o Homework needs additional work to be acceptable
o Resubmit within two weeks or late penalty applies
o Grade will be average of 2 grades
o Assignments that fully meet expectations will receive a grade of
95
o Remaining 5 points are reserved for extra effort (research, additional
analysis, self-assessment)
o All Homework Must Be Submitted to Complete Course

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 Introduction to the Course
? Course grade
o Grade composition can be found in the course
syllabus
Grading Scale
A+ 98-100 B+ 87-89
A 93-97 B 83-86 C 70-79 Fail < 70
A- 90-92 B- 80-82

? Grades are a necessary element for awarding

a degree, but the objective of the student
should be to learn

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 Introduction to the Course
?Course Shell
oBlackboard
oAll materials required for the course can be
found in the shell
oAll assignments will be submitted and graded
in the shell
oFor more information, go to the Blackboard
shell for this course

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 Next Steps
?Review the following:
oCourse Outline
oCourse Syllabus
?Prepare any clarification questions for next
class or office hours
?Lets get started!