Welcome to Project Management! 

Outcomes

1. Students will be able to apply the principles of business writing.
2. Students will function as a team to develop solutions for complex project-based problems.
3. Students will apply the principles, techniques, and tools commonly used by effective project management teams in the construction industry.

Description

Students in this course learn the objectives that define a successful project using varying delivery methods in commercial building construction. Students will learn how to use the tools the project manager uses to manage the construction of a building project successfully.

Learning Model Architecture

All courses at BYU-Idaho, including online courses, follow a pattern of learning that enables students to take more responsibility for their learning and to help teach one another. This pattern is called the Learning Model.  Here is a webpage to help you better understand the Learning Model: Learning Model website.

Prerequisites

Student must complete ONE of the following course:

• CONST 298
• PW 100T

Required Materials

1. Textbook. B. Jackson (2010). Construction Management JumpStart, 2nd Edition, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, ISBN 978-0-470-60999-6. PDF pages of this textbook are accessible through the course. There is no cost associated with the textbook. You may note that the version of the book required for this class is not the most recent version. It was decided to use an older version of the book because you can obtain the older version for free and because not much changed in the newer version.
   1. The course materials are available in the Course Materials List.
2. Microsoft Software. Several assignments must be completed using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
3. Bluebeam. Several assignments will be completed in Bluebeam (BB). You have several options for gaining access to BB.

• Preferred option: You can obtain a semester-long student license for free. Download Bluebeam eXtreme's 30-day free trial and then let your instructor know you need a license key. You will receive an email with the key. It is valid for the whole semester. One thing to consider is that Bluebeam is required in the Specs and Plans class, in Capstone, and Construction Law.
• As a student, Bluebeam eXtreme can be purchased through the Bluebeam website for $99.
• If you have an iPad, you may download the Bluebeam app for around $10. Check the app store for the latest prices. The app is only available for iPads.
• If you are an on-campus student, you may use the University labs to access Bluebeam.

Compare prices for your textbooks through the University Store Price Comparison site. They will show you all of the options from the University Store plus several online options to help you find the best price.

Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to this help guide article (Links to an external site.).

Grading Policies

Your final grade will be according to the following table:

Fractional grades will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage.

Course Points

Groups

There are several assignments in this course where you will be working with a group. During Week 02, you will sign up for a team based on your weekly availability.  On most team projects, you will be required to work together and submit your copy of the assignment to get credit. Contact your instructor if you have questions about your group. You can find your group by clicking on the People tab.

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Student with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.

Disclaimers

The instructor reserves the right to change any part of this syllabus at any time during the semester to adapt to changing course needs. You will be notified before any changes that may take place.