Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Materials
Aerospace Project Management Handbook
Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Tenth Edition.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | There will be two exams. Complete via Canvas. | 50% |
| Discussions | Discussions will take place during weekly live sessions. Students are expected to attend and participate. | 10% |
| Project Assignments |
Each student will complete project assignments according to what is posted in Canvas. I will post the information in plenty of time for you to complete the required assignments. |
40% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
|
90% - 100% |
A |
|
80% - 89% |
B |
|
70% - 79% |
C |
|
60% - 69% |
D |
|
< 50% |
F |
Course Components
Live Sessions
Interaction and engagement are vitally important, particularly in an online class. I use live sessions strategically to accomplish objectives that can only be done interactively. Expect to participate in meaningful discussions with fellow classmates and industry professionals.
Each Thursday from 7:00 - 9:30 pm (Central), I will host a virtual class in real time. The sessions will focus on the learning objectives associated with the week's topics. Discussion questions will be prepared and distributed beforehand so that you can start thinking about them. I will record each session and post a link to the recording in case you are not able to join us in real time.
One of the most important aspects of the live sessions is interaction with industry professionals. I have relationships with project management professionals, and I will invite several of my contacts to participate in the weekly sessions. Each week a different professional will present content and engage with students through the discussions.
Exams
There will be two exams given. The exams will cover the material in the PMP Exam Study Guide. They will be submitted online, and a tool will be used to evaluate submissions for plagiarism. Students are expected to turn in unique work. If sources are used, those sources should be cited.
Discussions
Discussions will take place during weekly live sessions. Students are expected to attend and participate. To evaluate your participation, I will create a submission in Canvas for a discussion reflection. In this submission, I want you to tell me what you learned or found interesting in the discussion. Don’t overthink this – your submission should be brief. It will help me track overall engagement and to recognize which discussion questions are effective.
Project Assignments
Each student will complete project assignments according to what is posted in Canvas. I will post the information in plenty of time for you to complete the required assignments.
Course Policies
Communication
-If you have any general questions about assignments, class logistics, due dates, etc., please post a question in the Course Help Board in the "Start Here" module. You can post questions about the course to the Course Help Board throughout the semester. Your classmates may be able to answer your questions.
-If you have a personal question (grades, feedback, requests for special accommodation, etc.) please send me a private message via email.
-If you have tech questions, please contact OU IT at needhelp@ou.edu. You can also reach out to tech support for Canvas by clicking on the "Help" button on the left side navigation panel.
Students are welcome to communicate with me. I will try to respond to all emails within 48 hours. The tail end of each Live Session is also a good time to chat.
All email sent by your professors will be sent to the email registered in your name at the University of Oklahoma.
If you wish to also receive course emails at another email address, go to your profile in Canvas and you can add 1 or more alternate emails to your account.
Late Policy
Except in extremely rare circumstances (e.g. documented proof of hospitalization etc.) and except as noted above with respect to alternatives to joining a Live Session, no late submissions will be accepted.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
Search the OU Course Catalog.
Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Online Library
Access digital materials and other resources at OU Libraries.
Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office at 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Course Schedule (subject to change)
|
Date |
Topic |
PMP Study Guide |
Aerospace HB |
|
21-Jan |
Building the Foundation; Assessing Project Needs |
1, 2 |
18, 24 |
|
28-Jan |
Delivering Business Value; Developing the Project Scope |
3, 4 |
17 |
|
4-Feb |
Creating the Project Schedule |
5 |
16 |
|
11-Feb |
Developing the Project Budget and Engaging Stakeholders |
6 |
|
|
18-Feb |
Identifying Project Risks |
7 |
4, 7 |
|
25-Feb |
Planning and Procuring Resources |
8 |
|
|
4-Mar |
Developing the Project Team; Sharing Information |
9, 10 |
|
|
11-Mar |
Measuring and Controlling Project Performance; Controlling Work Results and Closing Out the Project |
11, 12 |
3, 4 |
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
|---|---|---|