Fall 2015

SysEng 6105 Complex Engineering Systems Project Management

Dr. Deandra Cassone

Cell Phone: (913) 481-5013

Perspective
The course defines a holistic approach to project management for the development of new complex systems. The emphasis is on the relationships and interconnections between project management processes and systems engineering processes for new complex systems. Specific topics include strategy, project organization, team development, leadership styles, priorities, task development, scheduling, cost estimation, performance monitoring, constraint management, and project audits. Students apply these concepts on a project. Mastery of these key tools is important for career development, as projects are a major approach for organizations to achieve their strategic goals
Lectures
Mondays 7:00-9:30 PM US Central Time
Lectures are webcasted through WebEx on Internet.

Grading (500 Points)
Participation 5%

Homework 10% 5 HW’s due before class sessions; 2% each

Midterm 20%

Final Exam 20%

Project 45% Team grade.

Textbooks

Required:

“Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management,” 3rd Edition,

Howard Eisner, Wiley Interscience, 2008. ISBN 0470129336

Possible References:

“System Engineering Management,” 3rd Edition, Benjamin S. Blanchard, Wiley, 2004. ISBN 0471291765.

“Introduction to Systems Engineering,” Andrew P. Sage and James E. Armstrong Jr., Wiley-Interscience, 2000. ISBN 9780471027669

“Project Management: A Systems Approach To Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling,” 9th Edition, Harold Kerzner, Wiley, 2005. ISBN 0471225770.

Sys Eng 6105 Schedule – Fall 2015

Date / Lecture / Topic / Reading Assignment / Homework Due / Project
Activity
August 24, 2015 / 1 / Introduction &
Complex Systems Engr. /
Chapter 7 / Email Bios
August 31, 2015 / 2 / Modern Project
Management /
Chapter 1,12 / Project Selection
September 7, 2015 / Labor Day
<No Class>
September 14, 2015 / 3 / Project Selection
& Strategy /
Chapter 1 / HW #1
(Chapters 7,1 & 12)
September 21, 2015 / 4 / Project Organization /
Chapter 2
/ Project Charter and Plan Highlights
(I)
September 28, 2015 / 5 / Project Plan
WBS /
Chapter 3 / HW #2
(Chapters 1 & 2)
October 5, 2015 / 6 / Cost Estimating /
Chapter 4 / Tech Approach and Organization
(II & III)
October 12, 2015 / 7 / Scheduling
IMP & IMS /
Chapter 4 / HW #3
(Chapters 3 & 4)
October 19, 2015 / 8 / Midterm Exam
<No Class>
/ Midterm Exam
October 26, 2015 / 9 / Performance
Monitoring /
Chapter 4
November 2, 2015 / 10 / Project Leadership
/
Chapter 5 / Project WBS and Staffing (IV & V)
November 9, 2015 / 11 / Project Teams
/
Chapter 6 / HW #4
(Chapters 4 & 5)
November 16, 2015 / 12 / Project Audit
and Closure / (Supplemental) / Project Schedule and Budget
(VI & VII)
November 23, 2015 / Thanksgiving Break
<No Class>
November 30, 2015 / 13 / Systems Architecting
/ Chapter 9 & Appendix / HW #5
(Chapter 6)
December 7, 2015 / 14 / Student Projects
/ Project Summary Presentation
(I – X)
December 14, 2015 / 15 / Final Exam
<No Class> / Final Exam / Project Report

Project

The class will be divided up into teams of minimum two. Each team will select a complex SE Project and develop a detailed Project Proposal. You can choose the project that you have done for SysEng 368 and468. Periodic reviews will be held with the customer (instructor) and peers. The instructor and peers will ask questions and provide comments which may be incorporated into the final Project Proposal. Progress will be monitored based on the following review schedule. Each team will have up to 15 minutes at each review, except for the final presentation which will have up to 30 minutes.

Project Aspect / Grade
Project Formation / 0%
Project Charter and Highlights Review / 5%
Tech Approach and Organization Review / 5%
Project WBS and Staffing Review / 5%
Project Schedule and Budget Review / 5%
Final Project Presentation / 5%
Final Project Report / 20%

Original Contributions for Extra Credit

1.  Class Presentations – 15-minute independent presentations on the topics of Complexity, Project Management, Systems Engineering, or other topics related to project management of complex systems development are highly encouraged and very appreciated by the class. Original presentations will earn up to 2% of the final course grade (equivalent to one homework grade).

2.  Conference Paper – Research papers for extra credit require publication-quality writing. Self-development through original scholarly research and writing will be rewarded with up to 10% of the final course grade.

Reference Sources for Research:

Journals:

Systems Journal (IEEE)

Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

Systems Research Forum

International Journal of General Systems

Conference Proceedings:

IEEE International Systems Conference

INCOSE International Symposium

CSER (Conference on Systems Engineering Research)

Submission Requirements

  1. Submit to Blackboard documents labeled “SE_6105_JoeMiner_Hw1.doc” or similar.
  2. For analytical exercises on homework and exams, please show your work and highlight your final answer.
  3. For open-ended response questions, please demonstrate understanding by offering interpretations as well as recitation of facts.

Miscellaneous

1.  Homework assignments, lecture notes, solutions, and grades will be posted in Blackboard https://blackboard.mst.edu

2.  Assignments must be submitted prior to the start of class on the due date.

3.  Presentations must be submitted at least 1 hour prior to the start of class.

4.  Audio connection is by teleconference or VOIP. Put unit on mute when not speaking. *6=mute, *7=unmute

5.  Contact the Video Conference Center if you have problems: http://vcc.mst.edu/

6.  Archived lectures will be available for viewing at: http://vcc.mst.edu/classarchives/

7.  Classroom participation is encouraged! Engage, think critically, and try to enjoy the class!