SYLLABUS
CIVE 572 Project Scheduling
WEEK | DATE | TOPIC | READING DUE |
1 | 09JAN07 | Introduction to Course Objectives -- Academic Considerations | |
Introduction to Project Controls. Pre-CPM Techniques of Scheduling (Advantages and Limitations.) History of Computer-Aided Scheduling Systems. | Ch 1, 2, 3 & 4 | ||
Information Acquisition for CPM Logic | Ch 13, 14 & 15 | ||
2 | 16JAN07 | Review Homework Assignment | Ch 18.1-5 |
Diagramming using ADM (traditional) System | Ch 5 & 6 | ||
CPM Attributes & Calculations | Ch 7 | ||
3 | 23JAN07 | Review Homework Assignment and Class Problems | |
Acquiring Durations | Ch 16 | ||
Solution by Matrix Method | Ch 8 | ||
Solution by Intuitive Method | Ch 8 | ||
4 | 30JAN07 | Review Homework Assignment and Class Problems | |
Solution by Computer Simulation Method | Ch 8 | ||
Introduction to Modern Software | Ch 12 & 24 | ||
Understanding Variations in Modern Computer. Algorithms. Calendar Considerations and Differing Conventions. Special Rules and Differing Conventions for Multiple Calendars | Ch 9 | ||
"03FEBT07" | Takehome Midterm #1 -- CPM Diagramming Rules and Computation | ||
5 | 06FEB07 | Review Midterm #1 | |
Constraints. SNET, FNLT and others | re Ch 9.8-9 | ||
Updating the CPM. Data Acquisition. Modifying the solution algorithm. Retained Logic vs. Progress Override. | Ch 27 & 29 | ||
6 | 13FEB07 | Review Homework Assignments and Class Problems | |
Resource Allocation - Leveling & Smoothing | Ch 19 & 37 | ||
Reducing Project Durations - Crashing | |||
7 | "20FEB07" | Takehome Midterm #2 - No class will be held this week - Midterm due on 27FEB07 | |
8 | 27FEB07 | Review Midterm #2 | |
Diagramming using PDM (advanced) System | Ch 10 & 11 | ||
Special Rules and Differing Conventions for Calculations using PDM Restraints | Ch 17 | ||
Converting the Team Plan to the Calculated Schedule | Ch 25 | ||
9 | 06MAR07 | Review PDM Homework Assignment and Class Problems | |
Intro to Risk Assessment and Advance Concepts | Ch 38 | ||
The Specification & Engineer's Review | Ch 33, 26, 28 & 30 | ||
10 | 13MAR07 | Term Projects Due | |
Claims of Delay and Disruption | Ch 35 & 36 | ||
Review of Course -- Prep for Final | |||
11 | 20MAR07 | In-Class Final |
Text:
CPM in Construction
Management, 6th Edition, James J. O'Brien and
subject to revision -- currently under review