Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2020_21
Subject PROJECT MANAGEMENT Code 00709023
Study programme
0709 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA INFORMÁTICA
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third First
Language
Castellano
Ingles
Prerequisites
Department ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP.
Coordinador
FERNANDEZ ROBLES , LAURA
E-mail lferr@unileon.es
mcasl@unileon.es
Lecturers
CASTEJÓN LIMAS , MANUEL
FERNANDEZ ROBLES , LAURA
Web http://agora.unileon.es
General description In this course, the student is introduced to the engineering projects field and the fundamental aspects of the technical project management in the informatic engineering are emphasized.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. FERNANDEZ LLAMAS , CAMINO
Secretario ESCAPA GARCIA , LUIS ALBERTO
Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. CUERVO FERNANDEZ , EVA MARIA
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. RODRIGUEZ DE SOTO , ADOLFO
Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. MARTINEZ PELLITERO , SUSANA
Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. SANCHEZ GONZALEZ , LIDIA

Competencias
Code  
A18125
B5611
B5625
B5627
C2
C3
C4
C5

Learning aims
Competences
1. He or she is able to conceive, write, organize and plan projects in the informatic engineering field whose object, according to the acquired knowledge, the conception, the development or the system exploitation, services and applications in informatics. 2. He or she is able to work in teams, assuming different roles in the team. 3. He or she is able to communicate and transfer, in an oral or written form, knowledge and reasonings derived from his or her individual or group work in a clear and concise way. 4. He or she is able to plan conceive, deploy and manage informatic projects, services and systems in all areas, leading its setting up and its continuous improvement and valuing its economic and social impact. A18125
B5611
B5625
B5627
C2
C3
C4
C5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Part I: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECTS Lesson 1: THE PROJECT AND THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
Introduction to projects and the main structures of the project management companies.

Lesson 2: THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE.
The project life cycle and its main phases.


Lesson 3: FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
Feasibility technical, economical and financial studies.

Lesson 4: DOCUMENTAL ORGANIZATION OF THE PROJECT.
Criteria for the formal elaboration of the documents that comprise a technical project.
Part II: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Lesson 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
Introduction to project management and the role of the project manager.

Lesson 2: THE PROCESES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
Project management processes groups according to the Project Management Institute and/or other entities.

Lesson 3: SCOPE MANAGEMENT.
Project scope and scope management according to the Project Management Institute.

Lesson 4: SCHEDULE REPRESENTATION TECHNIQUES.
Concepts and charts in the task scheduling.

Lesson 5: RANDOMNESS IN TIME MANAGEMENT.
Random character of activity durations.

Lesson 6: INTERPLAY BETWEEN TIME, COST AND RESOURCES.
Interplay between time, cost and resources in the project planning.

Lesson 7: EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT.
Earned value management methodology.

Lesson 8: TEAM DEVELOPMENT.
Team development in the successful development of projects.

Lesson 9: QUALITY IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
Quality in Project management.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Seminars 9 10 19
 
Laboratory practicals 20 26 46
 
Lecture 28 28 56
 
Extended-answer tests 9 20 29
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Seminars Seminars, case studies projects and teaching guidance, with application of the heuristic method of teaching and learning, which will develop the skills of knowledge and application of the specific terminology of environmental projects, identification of the different stages of the project life cycle, and knowledge of project management within the framework of the Law on Public administration Contracts.
Laboratory practicals By working in groups the students develop the skills associated with the development, management and monitoring of environmental projects and the preparation of technical reports.
Lecture Plenary sessions, through which the student knows the content and how to organize and manage projects, different methods of management and develops approach to projects, and the minimum contents and technical reports.

Personalized attention
 
Seminars
Laboratory practicals
Extended-answer tests
Description
Academic interaction between teachers and students, and inter-students who gathered together in one place and time (physical or virtual), intended to enhance self-learning through academic, guidance, technical and administrative actions as well as the feedback on the subject.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Laboratory practicals Assignments and presentations in the classroom: The assessment of each practice will be held on a report that groups delivered to end the session. The assessment of each practice is to assess the degree of knowledge and skill of students. 50%
Extended-answer tests Grading of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, problem-solving and cases studies that bring together a number of issues on the syllabus of the subject. 50%
 
Other comments and second call

1. BEHAVIOUR IN THE CLASSROOM:

During the course, the student must avoid undesirable behaviours that can lead to be expelled from the activities. A few examples of such undesirable behaviours are violent, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, unhygienic behaviours, unappropriated use of electronic devices and private chatting. In particular, unauthorized recordings are forbidden.

 

2. BEHAVIOUR IN THE EXAM:

The possession and use of materials that are not explicitly approved for the exams are forbidden. In general, the allowed materials are pens, pencils and rubbers. Specifically, the possession and use of notes, books, binders and electronic devices are forbidden. Should the student not comply with these rules, he or she will be immediately expelled and will fail the exam. Moreover, the general guidelines of the Universidad de León in cases of plagiarism and fraud will be applied. These guidelines can be also applied in case that the teacher detects plagiarism or fraud during the correction of exams or assignments.

 

3. EVALUATION:

Spelling mistakes in practical assignments and exams will be taken into account at the evaluation. If the teacher considers that one or several assignments or exams have been carried out in an outstanding manner, the final grade of the student can be increased. If the teacher considers that one or several assignments or exams have been carried out in a very deficient manner, or not submitted, the final grade can be decreased.

 

If any of the mistakes in any assignment or exam is a conceptual crucial mistake, the final grade can be 0.0. To pass the course, the student will need to obtain a minimum grade on the theoretical and practical parts of the course. This minimum grade will be 4.0 if no other consideration is made during the development of the course. The student that cannot attend the exams of the theoretical part on their realization days has the option to take a substitute exam during the evaluation period of the first call. To do that, he or she must apply for it by presenting proof of a justified reason and he or she will be able to take the exam once the teacher has agreed with it.

 

4. SECOND CALL:

One or several exams will be carried out. The practical part can’t be retaken and the student will keep the grade obtained on the first call. The theoretical exam in the second call will comprehend the totality of the course. To pass the course, the student will need to obtain a minimum grade on the theoretical part. This minimum grade will be 4.0 if no other consideration is made during the development of the course.

 

5. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Grades of assignments of previous years regarding the practical part won’t be preserved.

The main channel to communicate with the teacher will be presential, which means during the class and tutorials.



ADDENDUM
Contingency plan due to COVID-19 emergency conditions that prevents from presence based teaching
COVID-19 Teaching Guide Addendum Access Link


Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic

Project Management Institute. Guía de los fundamentos de la Dirección de Proyectos (Guía del PMBOK), 4ª edición. Newtown Square: Project Management Institute, 2009.

Complementary

De Cos Castillo, M.. Teoría General del Proyecto Tomo 1 y 2. Síntesis Madrid 1996.
Fiksel, J.. Ingeniería de diseño medioambiental. McGrawHill 1996
Gómez Senent, E.. El proceso proyectual. Publicaciones U.P.V. Valencia 1988.
Graedel T.E.. Design for environement. Prentice Hall.
Romero, C.. Teoría de la decisión multicriterio. Alianza Universidad Textos Madrid 1993.
Romero C.. Técnicas de Programación y control de Proyectos. Pirámide. Madrid. 1983


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