Department of Computer
Science
Course Syllabus, Spring 2010
COURSE NUMBER: CS6388.501
COURSE TITLE: Software
Project Planning and Management.
CREDIT
HOURS: 3
Class Hours: MW 7:00-8:15 PM
Location: ECSS 2.415
INSTRUCTOR: John Cole
ECSS 3.411
Office phone:
E-Mail: John.Cole@utdallas.edu
Faculty Webpage: www.utdallas.edu/~John.Cole
Course Description
Techniques and
disciplines for successful management of software projects. Planning, scheduling, tracking cost and size
estimation, risk management, configuration management, and version control. Identification, definition,
management, and optimization of software engineering processes. Benefits and pitfalls of
both conventional and emerging technologies.
Course Goals
In this course the
student will learn how to:
Grading
Students will be
evaluated on the basis of two factors:
Project: 30% of
grade
Exam1: 20% of grade
Exam2: 25% of grade
Exam3: 25% of
grade
Textbook
Kerzner, Harold. Project Management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and Controlling, 9th edition.
GENERAL
RULES:
1)
There will be
regularly assigned reading and homework problems. Reading assignments should be done before the
class lecture. Homework problems will require the student to spend time
programming a computer outside of class.
2)
Assignments are due in class on the
dates given. Late assignments will have 10 points deducted for each class
period the assignment is late. Late
assignments will not be accepted.
3)
Class attendance will be documented.
Pop quizzes can be given.
4)
No supplemental exams. Exceptional cases, such as an
illness or accident, will be handled on an individual basis. Proof is
required and is the responsibility
of the student.
5)
Students have one week after the result
of an assignment or exam is returned to request a review/correction of their
grade. A review can result in the lowering of a grade.
6)
Those suspected of cheating will be
subject to the university’s discipline code.
CLASS
MATERIALS,ASSIGNMENTS:
1) Class materials will be available on eLearning
2) Homework should be submitted through eLearning unless otherwise specified in the assignent instructions. Assignment details will be posted on the class Web site.
ACADEMIC
HONESTY:
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