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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a practical and theoretical foundation for applying project management techniques
to Information Technology projects. Managerial emphasis is placed on the Project Management Institute
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) knowledge areas with practical application of project
management tools and software to address information technology opportunities.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Schwalbe, K. (2011). Information technology project management. (6th revised ed.). Boston: Course
Technology-Cengage.
Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or their equivalents such as OpenOffice and Open Project are
required. Tutorials for Microsoft Office 2010 can be found on Microsofts support site, located at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx.
Supplemental Resources
The textbook and course learning outcomes are aligned around the Project Management Institutes
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)-Fourth Edition. Additional resources are
available at www.pmi.org.
Points
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 1: Introduction to Project Management
o Chapter 2: The Project Management and Information
Technology Context
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
None
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 3: The Project Management Process Groups: A
Case Study
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Appendix 1: Guide to Using Microsoft Project 2010
o Chapter 4: Project Integration Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
70
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 5: Project Scope Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 6: Project Time Management
Activities
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20
100
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 7: Project Cost Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
70
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 8: Project Quality Management
o Chapter 9: Project Human Resource Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 10: Project Communications Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
75
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 11: Project Risk Management
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
10
20
60
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 12: Project Procurement Management
e-Activity
o Search the Web for an IT-specific request for proposal (RFP)
or request for quotation (RFQ) and be prepared to measure it
against Figure 12-4.
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
20
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11
100
Preparation
Reading(s): None
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
100
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% of
Grade
75
7.5%
75
7.5%
75
7.5%
75
7.5%
70
7%
70
7%
60
6%
100
10%
100
10%
100
10%
Assignment
Tests are open book with a 2-hour time limit and may contain multiple choice, true / false, and essay
questions.
Participation (20 discussions worth 10 points apiece)
Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded.
Totals
Points
Percentage
Grade
900 1,000
90% 100%
800 899
80% 89%
700 799
70% 79%
Below 700
Below 70%
200
20%
1,000
100%
Writing Assignments
The objective of the School of Information Systems writing assignments is to promote attitudes and skills
that will improve a students ability to communicate in writing, develop research skills and documentation
techniques, and encourage critical analysis of data and conclusions specific to the course learning
outcomes in the information systems and technology domain.
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the knowledge and processes areas of project management in accordance to the
Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 75
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially
summarized how
the project manager
or team exhibited
exceptional and
ethical project
management
practices.
Satisfactorily
summarized how
the project manager
or team exhibited
exceptional and
ethical project
management
practices.
Thoroughly
summarized how
the project manager
or team exhibited
exceptional and
ethical project
management
practices.
Partially discussed
the role of the
project manager or
Satisfactorily
discussed the role
of the project
Thoroughly
discussed the role
of the project
Criteria
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of the project
manager or team,
the organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
team, the
organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
manager or team,
the organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
manager or team,
the organizational
setting, the
recipients approach
to project
integration
management, and
obstacles that had
the potential of
adversely impacting
the triple
constraints.
3. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
4. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the knowledge and processes areas of project management in accordance to the
Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 70
Criteria
1. Create a project title
and date of authorization.
Weight: 2%
Fair
70-79% C
Partially created a
project title and
date of
authorization.
Proficient
80-89% B
Satisfactorily
created a project
title and date of
authorization.
Exemplary
90-100% A
Thoroughly created
a project title and
date of
authorization.
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Partially included a
project manager
name and contact
information.
Satisfactorily
included a project
manager name and
contact information.
Thoroughly
included a project
manager name and
contact information.
3. Create a summary
schedule.
Weight: 10%
Partially created a
summary schedule.
Satisfactorily
created a summary
schedule.
Thoroughly created
a summary
schedule.
4. Create a project
budget summary.
Weight: 15%
Partially created a
project budget
summary.
Satisfactorily
created a project
budget summary.
Thoroughly created
a project budget
summary.
Partially described
briefly the projects
objectives.
Satisfactorily
described briefly the
projects objectives.
Thoroughly
described briefly the
projects objectives.
Partially developed
the project success
criteria.
Satisfactorily
developed the
project success
criteria.
Thoroughly
developed the
project success
criteria.
7. Create a summary of
the planned approach for
managing the project.
Weight: 15%
Partially created a
summary of the
planned approach
for managing the
project.
Satisfactorily
created a summary
of the planned
approach for
managing the
project.
Thoroughly created
a summary of the
planned approach
for managing the
project.
Partially developed
a roles and
responsibilities
matrix.
Satisfactorily
developed a roles
and responsibilities
matrix.
Thoroughly
developed a roles
and responsibilities
matrix.
9. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
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Identify how project management improves the success of information technology projects.
Explain the relationship of the scope of a project to the work breakdown structure.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 75
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Section 1: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Criteria
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially created 15
or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
Satisfactorily
created 15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
Thoroughly created
15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
PMBOK process
areas.
Partially ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
Satisfactorily
ensured the main
WBS tasks
headings are the 5
PMBOK process
areas.
Thoroughly ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
Partially created a
Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Satisfactorily
created a Work
Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Thoroughly created
a Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Partially determined
an overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Satisfactorily
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Thoroughly
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Partially created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Satisfactorily
created accurate
work package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Thoroughly created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Partially
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly
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incompletely
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
summarized in one
to two (1 or 2)
paragraphs how
this activity
improves the
chances of your
future IT project
being a success.
2b. 1 reference
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
3. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Summarize how the PMBOK process groups and knowledge area are involved throughout the
project life cycle.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 70
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Document the
requirements based on
the information provided
and assumptions that
you have made, including
a requirements
traceability matrix.
Weight: 20%
Partially
documented the
requirements based
on the information
provided and
assumptions that
you have made,
including a
requirements
traceability matrix.
Satisfactorily
documented the
requirements based
on the information
provided and
assumptions that
you have made,
including a
requirements
traceability matrix.
Thoroughly
documented the
requirements based
on the information
provided and
assumptions that
you have made,
including a
requirements
traceability matrix.
2. Include a list of
Partially included a
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly
Criteria
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incompletely
included a list of 1-2
questions to ask the
sponsor about the
project scope.
included a list of 5
questions to ask the
sponsor about the
project scope.
included a list of at
least six (6)
questions to ask the
sponsor about the
project scope.
3. Develop a scope
statement for the project.
Weight: 20%
Partially developed
a scope statement
for the project.
Satisfactorily
developed a scope
statement for the
project.
Thoroughly
developed a scope
statement for the
project.
4. Describe product
characteristics and
deliverables.
Weight: 20%
Partially described
product
characteristics and
deliverables.
Satisfactorily
described product
characteristics and
deliverables.
Thoroughly
described product
characteristics and
deliverables.
5. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting requirements
Weight: 15%
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The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the knowledge and processes areas of project management in accordance to the
Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 75
Criteria
1. Create 15 or more
Fair
70-79% C
Partially created 15
Proficient
80-89% B
Satisfactorily
Exemplary
90-100% A
Thoroughly created
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incompletely
created 15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
created 15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
15 or more
decomposed work
packages into 4
levels that are
assigned to 5 or
more main tasks
(75 line items).
PMBOK process
areas.
Partially ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
Satisfactorily
ensured the main
WBS tasks
headings are the 5
PMBOK process
areas.
Thoroughly ensured
the main WBS
tasks headings are
the 5 PMBOK
process areas.
3. Create a Work
Breakdown Structure
Code for each task.
Weight: 10%
Partially created a
Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Satisfactorily
created a Work
Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
Thoroughly created
a Work Breakdown
Structure Code for
each task.
4. Determine an overall
project duration and
duration estimates for
each of the tasks. The
duration is not to exceed
90 days.
Weight: 10%
Partially determined
an overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Satisfactorily
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Thoroughly
determined an
overall project
duration and
duration estimates
for each of the
tasks. The duration
is not to exceed 90
days.
Partially created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Satisfactorily
created accurate
work package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
Thoroughly created
accurate work
package
assumptions and
duration estimates.
6. Include 7 resources
assigned in the Resource
Sheet as Work types
and 3 resources
assigned as Material
types.
Weight: 15%
Partially included 7
resources assigned
in the Resource
Sheet as Work
types and 3
resources assigned
as Material types.
Satisfactorily
included 7
resources assigned
in the Resource
Sheet as Work
types and 3
resources assigned
as Material types.
Thoroughly
included 7
resources assigned
in the Resource
Sheet as Work
types and 3
resources assigned
as Material types.
Partially ensured
the Resources are
paid no more than
$30/hour and that
the Material cost
per use will not
exceed $50.
Satisfactorily
ensured the
Resources are paid
no more than
$30/hour and that
the Material cost
per use will not
exceed $50.
Thoroughly ensured
the Resources are
paid no more than
$30/hour and that
the Material cost
per use will not
exceed $50.
Partially included
your resources and
Satisfactorily
included your
Thoroughly
included your
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included your
resources and
materials from the
Resource Sheet in
the task sheet.
resources and
materials from the
Resource Sheet in
the task sheet.
resources and
materials from the
Resource Sheet in
the task sheet.
9. Create 10
dependencies in the
Task Sheet.
Weight: 5%
Satisfactorily
created 8 -9
dependencies in the
Task Sheet.
Thoroughly created
10 dependencies in
the Task Sheet.
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Describe the knowledge and processes areas of project management in accordance to the
Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
Identify how project management improves the success of information technology projects.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 75
Criteria
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Introduction: project
name, a brief description
of the project, and
deliverables of the
project.
Weight: 10%
Partially included
the Introduction:
project name, a
brief description of
the project, and
deliverables of the
project.
Satisfactorily
included the
Introduction: project
name, a brief
description of the
project, and
deliverables of the
project.
Thoroughly
included the
Introduction: project
name, a brief
description of the
project, and
deliverables of the
project.
2. Project organization:
organizational charts and
Partially developed
the project
organization:
Satisfactorily
developed the
project
Thoroughly
developed the
project
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project
organization:
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
organization:
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
organization:
organizational
charts and project
responsibilities.
3. Management and
technical approaches:
management objectives,
Project controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Weight: 10%
Partially developed
management and
technical
approaches:
management
objectives, Project
controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Satisfactorily
developed
management and
technical
approaches:
management
objectives, Project
controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Thoroughly
developed
management and
technical
approaches:
management
objectives, Project
controls, Project
staffing, Technical
processes.
Partially developed
work to perform:
major work
packages and
deliverables.
Satisfactorily
developed work to
perform: major work
packages and
deliverables.
Thoroughly
developed work to
perform: major work
packages and
deliverables.
5. Project schedule:
summary schedule.
Weight: 20%
Partially developed
a project schedule:
summary schedule.
Satisfactorily
developed a project
schedule: summary
schedule.
Thoroughly
developed a project
schedule: summary
schedule.
6. Project budget:
summary budget.
Weight: 15%
Partially developed
a project budget:
summary budget.
Satisfactorily
developed a project
budget: summary
budget.
Thoroughly
developed a project
budget: summary
budget.
7. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
8. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 60
Fair
70-79% C
Partially selected
one (1) of the seven
(7) tools of quality
from Chapter 8 and
created a scenario
related to this
project where it
would be useful.
Satisfactorily
selected one (1) of
the seven (7) tools
of quality from
Chapter 8 and
created a scenario
related to this
project where it
would be useful.
Thoroughly
selected one (1) of
the seven (7) tools
of quality from
Chapter 8 and
created a scenario
related to this
project where it
would be useful.
Partially
documented and
defended your
recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Satisfactorily
documented and
defended your
recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Thoroughly
documented and
defended your
recommendation,
scenario, and tool.
Criteria
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
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No references
provided.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
4. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the knowledge and processes areas of project management in accordance to the
Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
Identify how project management improves the success of information technology projects.
Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
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Criteria
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially described
how you would
initiate the project.
Satisfactorily
described how you
would initiate the
project.
Thoroughly
described how you
would initiate the
project.
Partially created a
project plan for
moving the data
center, considering
the budget and time
constraints.
Satisfactorily
created a project
plan for moving the
data center,
considering the
budget and time
constraints.
Thoroughly created
a project plan for
moving the data
center, considering
the budget and time
constraints.
PMBOK .
Partially developed
an inclusive plan
that incorporates
the 3 process areas
and 4-6 knowledge
areas of the
PMBOK .
Satisfactorily
developed an
inclusive plan that
incorporates the 4
process areas and
7-8 knowledge
areas of the
PMBOK .
Thoroughly
developed an
inclusive plan that
incorporates the 5
process areas and
9 knowledge areas
of the PMBOK .
Partially described
how you will
monitor and control
the plan.
Satisfactorily
described how you
will monitor and
control the plan.
Thoroughly
described how you
will monitor and
control the plan.
Partially explained
the methods you
would use to close
the project.
Satisfactorily
explained the
methods you would
use to close the
project.
Thoroughly
explained the
methods you would
use to close the
project.
1f. 3 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided.
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Partially
incompletely used
Microsoft Project or
Open Project (.mpp
format) to create
the project work
breakdown
structure (WBS)
and resource sheet.
Satisfactorily
incompletely used
Microsoft Project or
Open Project (.mpp
format) to create
the project work
breakdown
structure (WBS)
and resource sheet.
Thoroughly
incompletely used
Microsoft Project or
Open Project (.mpp
format) to create
the project work
breakdown
structure (WBS)
and resource sheet.
3. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
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present
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Instructional Materials
In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials
prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3)
chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability.
Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based
assignments and activities are used in this course.
Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated bookstore
MBS Direct. http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/strayer.htm If a lab is required for the course, MBS Direct is
the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs
successfully.
Running and navigating the software or labs that will be used in this course
Demonstrating the use of relevant programming languages and tools through screen capture and
live navigation.
Logging into the lab environments and running a sample lab required in this course (if labs are
required)
Demonstrating the downloading and installing of software to a students computer (if necessary)
or using the software already installed in the Strayer University campus labs
Locating or finding files and other student materials that may be required to use in assignments
You are strongly advised to use the material provided by faculty in these sessions. Online and Ground
instructors will post the Kaltura video recorded sessions to the Instructor Insights folder within the weekly
tabs of the online course shell (Blackboard).
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Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access
and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you are
expected to take the tests.
Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m. Details regarding due dates are
posted in the Blackboard Calendar tool.
On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next
class session.
Assignments
A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written
assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with
them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric.
Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the
online or on-ground classroom is acceptable.
Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground
professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the
online course shell.
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Resources
The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University
Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area
to find resources and answers to common questions.
Technical support is available for the following:
For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your
iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under Student
Center, then Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please
contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999.
For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus
account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under Student Center, then
Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT
Help Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:IThelpdesk@Strayer.edu.
TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your
professor for access and use instructions.
The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is
important that students be aware of these policies.
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