The objective of this course is to examine the fundamentals of project management within a life-cycle approach, i.e., from idea generation to termination/close phase. It treats human, mathematical, engineering and managerial issues surrounding project management to equip students with tools to effectively manage engineering projects. This course will cover topics such as: project screening and selection, evaluation methods of projects, project structures, management and control, project scheduling, resource management, life-cycle costing, research and development projects, computer support for project management, and project termination. (Equivalent to MEC 713) Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisites: (IND 302 or ECN 801), (MEC323 or MEC 324), PCS 213, MTH 410, MTL 200, PSY 209, CMN 432, IND 300, IND 400, IND 405, MEC 516 and MTH 309, Antirequisites: CVL 742, EMS 304 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
