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