INS458 Management of Construction ProjectsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Computer EngineeringGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Computer Engineering
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: INS458
Course Name: Management of Construction Projects
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. ÖZLEM VARDAR
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. ÖZLEM VARDAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Project concept. Project management knowledge areas. Project life cycle and organization. Project management in construction context.
Course Content: Introduction, Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Cost Management, Human Resource and Communications Management, Risk Management, Procurement management, Project Stakeholders Management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will learn current management information in order to manage their projects.
2) Students will learn the role of project management.
3) Students will learn Critical Path and Control Methods.
4) Students will learn Quality Management information in order to management successful Project.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the Course, Project Management Fundamentals and Processes
2) Project Integration Management
3) Project Scope Management
4) Project Time Management-1
5) Project Time Management-2
6) Project Time Management-3
7) Project Cost Management
8) Human Resource Management
9) Mid-Term
10) Project Risk Management
11) Project Communications Management
12) Project Procurement Management
13) Project Stakeholders Management
14) Exercise
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları Blackboard'dan yüklenebilir.
Course materials can be downloaded from Blackboard.
References: Proje Yönetimi Bilgi Birikimi Kılavuzu (PMBOK)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
5) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
11) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
5) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
11) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 15 5 75
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Jury 1 2 2
Total Workload 138