Introduction to Project Management concentrates on the general methodology of managing a technical project from concept to operational use, with emphasis on the functions, roles, and responsibilities of the project manager. Topics include career aspects of project management; external factors affecting the project and the manager; project organization, planning, execution, and communications; the project life cycle; risk analysis; interface management; design review; assessment; reporting; and reaction to critical problems. Students assume the roles of technical project managers who must address typical problems which occur during the life cycle of a project. Prerequisites: An engineering, science, or mathematics degree and five years work experience in science or engineering.
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E-Mail: michael.teems@jhuapl.edu
Mr. Teems is an Engineer and Program Manager in the Tactical Systems Program Area Office of the Strategic Systems Department at the Applied Physics Laboratory. He came to APL in 1963 and has managed Programs in a wide variety of technical areas including radar, communications, electronic warfare, missiles, and space systems. He has been involved with the Technical Management curriculum and the Introduction to Project Management class since their inception in 1980.
Education: BEE Georgia Institute of Technology, 1963
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E-Mail: samuel.seymour@jhuapl.edu
Dr. Seymour is the Business Coordinator of the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory. In this position he is responsible for Laboratory business development, proposal efforts and contract activities. He has taught in the Whiting School of Engineering for over 12 years. He teaches Introduction to Project Management and the Advanced Technology Seminar courses.
Education:
PhD Physical Chemistry, University of Illinois 1972
BS Chemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology 1968
Successful Project Management - A Step-by-Step Approach With Practical Examples, 3rd Edition, Milton D. Rosenau
| SESSION | ACTIVITY | SESSION | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instructor's Introductions Introduction to the PM-1 Course Student Introductions Overview of Project Management |
8 | Discussion, Mid-Term Exam Project Execution: Direction, Monitoring, Evaluation, & Control |
| 2 | System Engineering System Project Scenario Description Organize Class into Four Teams |
9 | The Design Review Process Presentations - Team Assignment #2 |
| 3 | Project Life Cycle Organization Structures, the Project Office, & Support Team |
10 | Project Management in Research & Development |
| 4 | Project Planning - The Work Breakdown Structure |
11 | Configuration Management |
| 5 | Project Planning - Budgets & Schedules |
12 | Communication & Conflict Resolution Presentation: Team Assignment #3 |
| 6 | Risk Assessment & Tradeoff Analysis Presentations - Team Assignment #1 Review for Mid-Term Exam |
13 | Miscellaneous Special Topics Review for Final Exam |
| 7 | Mid-Term Exam Business Aspects of Project Management |
14 | Final Exam |
