Course syllabus spring 2015
Course syllabus spring 2015
Title
Cross-disciplinary Project Management
Swedish title
Cross-disciplinary Project Management
Course code
DA607A
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Technology and Society
Syllabus approval date
2011-10-31
Syllabus valid from
2012-01-16
Entry requirements
1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Degree of Engineering in Computer
Science, or a degree in a related field. All degrees must be equivalent to at least 180
higher education credits.
2. The equivalent of English B in Swedish secondary school.
Level
Advanced level
No main field.
Progression level
A1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
This course forms part of Media Software Design, Computer Science, two‑year master’s programme, 120 higher education credits.
Course objectives
The aim of this computer science course is that the student shall learn the fundamental concepts of project management with a focus on cross-disciplinary teams. The course teaches general skills for project management and include software, media, design and life-cycle concepts, providing the students with both theoretical foundations and practical skills.
Course contents
The main objectives of the course is to convey deeper knowledge and practical skills related to methods for project management across different related media software processes with and understanding of economy, organization, planning and quality testing.
The contents of the course is organized around three themes:
1. Project management and its documentation (including, for example, cost estimation and risk assessment).
2. Teamwork and communication.
3. Perspectives, planning, and processes of other disciplines related software media design, such as, interaction design and media technology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate:
- knowledge of central concepts of project management
- understanding of software development process
- knowledge of diverse issues in cross-disciplinary teams
- an understanding of the people-related issues that include teamwork, communications, roles, and responsibilities.
Skills and abilities
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate:
- apply the principles of project management that include, but are not limited to: activity planning, resource planning, risk management, and goal-oriented measurement.
- be able to describe and understand project management across different fields and practices.
Judgement and approach
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate:
- understand complexity of cross-disciplinary project management
- ability to evaluate and synthesize the information about project management given in the lectures, seminars, workshops, and literature about project management
Learning activities
Lectures approximately 12 hours, seminars approximately 8 hours, workshops approximately 20 hours, and individual studies approximately 160 hours.
Assessment
Theme 1 is assessed through a project with written and oral deliverables.
Theme 2 is assessed through seminars and interactive group activities, as well as through a written report.
Theme 3 is assessed through seminars a written report.
Requirements for pass: Passed assessment of the themes 1, 2, and 3.
Requirements for pass with distinction: Passed with distinction on the assessment of theme 1, as well as passed with distinction on one of the passed themes 2 or 3.
Course literature and other study material
- Stellman, Andrew and Greene, Jennifer, Applied Software Project Management, O’Reilly Media, 2005.
- Collection of articles.
Course evaluation
All students are given the opportunity to give their comments at the end of the course in writing. A compilation of the results will be available on the faculty computer net. Student participation is in the form of course meetings.