MECHENG 5600
Transcript Abbreviation:
ProjMgmt/SysEng
Course Description:
Students learn to apply project management concepts in product development team environments; includes relevant theory, tools, and techniques used in industry; relevant systems engineering concepts for designing complex products are introduced.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Jr, Sr, Grad status; and enrollment in College of Engineering or Engineering minor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to with credit for 4194 or 5194.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Apply project management techniques to facilitate an engineering project
Apply systems integration techniques to facilitate development of complex products
Use project management and systems integration software effectively
Appreciate the importance of class topics to successful execution of complex projects
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Introduction and Team Formation | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Initiation | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Planning | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Planning Tools | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Execution | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Execution Tools | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Monitoring and Control | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Monitoring Tools | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Closeout | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Alternative Project Management Techniques | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Management Wrap-Up | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| System Engineering Overview | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Systems Engineering Phases | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Top-Level Requirements, Concept of Operations & PBS | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Writing Good Requirements & Requirements Verification Matrices | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Functional Flow Diagrams & N2 Diagrams | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| DFMEA and FTA Techniques | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Student and Team Presentations | 20% |
| Homework and Quizzes | 50% |
| Final Written Report | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Project Mangers Portable Handbook | David I. Cleland and Lewis R. Ireland | |
| NASA Systems Engineering Handbook | NASA/SP-2007-6105 | |
| NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Handbook | NASA NPR 7120.5 | |
| A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 5th Edition | Project Management Institute |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
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Basic Course Overview:
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