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Program of Civil Engineering (English)

CE438

PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course Code
CE438
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the framework, knowledge areas, and processes of project management,
  2. Apply planning and control activities for the effective production and delivery of goods and services,
  3. Work effectively within a project team as a leader or member,
  4. Present technical topics related to construction projects orally,
  5. Present technical topics related to construction projects in written form.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to construction project management with PMBOK principles. Topics include the definition of a construction project, the project lifecycle, contracting and contract management, human resources, project management organization, the role of information and communication, project finance and feasibility, planning and scheduling techniques, project monitoring and control, procurement management, quality management, and uncertainty and risk management. The course also covers aspects related to project proposals, including cost estimation, risk assessment, and procurement strategies. Students will gain a solid understanding of how to plan, execute, and control construction projects efficiently while learning the key management principles that support project acquisition and successful project delivery.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Integration Management and Scope Management
3rd Week Schedule Management
4th Week Schedule Management
5th Week Schedule Management
6th Week Schedule Management
7th Week Schedule Management
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Cost Management
10th Week Cost Management
11th Week Quality Management and Resource Management
12th Week Resource Management and Communications Management
13th Week Risk Management
14th Week Procurement Management and Stakeholder Management
15th Week Project Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingReference Book:
Twort, A.C., and Rees, J.G., Civil Engineering Project Management, Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition, 2004.
Additional Resources:
Oberlender, G., Project Management for Engineers and Construction, McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 2nd edition, 2000.
Dykstra, A., Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction (2nd edition), Kirshner Books, 2018.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 25
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8 X
K9 X X
K10 X X
K11