COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT I

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TEK 4001 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 3

Offered By

Computer and Instructional Technologies Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ERCAN AKPINAR

Offered to

Computer and Instructional Technologies Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the concept of a project and its related components. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to draft basic project proposals and apply project management stages to successfully implement and conclude their projects. Through this course, students will develop project-based thinking skills and the ability to create original, feasible projects.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain the fundamental components of a project.
2   Identify the characteristics of an effective project and project leadership.
3   Analyze the concepts of originality, added value, and broader impact in project development.
4   Formulate and write a project proposal addressing a specific problem.
5   Prepare a final project report.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Definition, Function, and Cycle of a Project
2 National and International Funding Programs
3 How to Choose a Project Topic Problem Analysis and Topic Selection
4 Project Planning Phases and Proposal Topic Development
5 Writing the Project Proposal: Objectives, Topic, and Scope
6 Writing the Project Proposal: Methodology, Work Packages, Timeline
7 Writing the Project Proposal: Success Criteria, Broader Impact, etc.
8 General Review, Course Evaluation, Midterm Exam
9 Presentation and Feedback on Project Proposal Topics
10 Presentation and Feedback on Project Proposal Topics (continued)
11 Project Product Development
12 Project Product Development
13 Project Product Development
14 Preparing the Final Project Report and Evaluation of Project and Management Processes
15 Final Examination

Recomended or Required Reading

Erdem, O. A., & Younis, A. (2014). Yazılım Projelerinin Geliştirme Sürecinde Yönetim. Bilişim Teknolojileri Dergisi, 7(1), 1-9.
Tatlı, Z. (2016). Proje geliştirme sürecine dair öğretmen görüşleri. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 13(1), 631-656.
Kazan, H. (2020). Proje Yönetimi. Istanbul Üniversitesi Açık ve Uzaktan Eğitim Fakültesi.
Kerzner, H. (2009). Project Management: A Sytems Appro- ach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edt on, John Wley & Sons. New York.
PMI Türkye, (2013). Proje Yönetimi Bilgi Birikimi Kılavuzu (PMBOK Kılavuzu), Dördüncü baskı, Proje Yönet m Mesleğ Ilkeler Teknkler ve Rotası Derneğ (PMI TR), Istanbul

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Class discussion,Brainstorming, Project-based learning, Lecture-based instruction

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Examination, Project Homework and Project Performance Task

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory. Students are required to submit a project proposal during the semester and a final project report at the end of the term.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof.Dr. Ercan AKPINAR
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi
Bilgisayar ve Öğretim Teknolojileri Eğitimi Bölümü
Buca Eğitim Fakültesi-Hasan Ali Yücel Binası, Izmir, Türkiye
Email: ercan.akpinar(@)deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced during class.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 5 2 10
Preparation for midterm exam 13 1 13
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 1 5 5
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
Midterm 1 4 4
Final 1 4 4
Project Assignment 1 5 5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 84

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.11411151211
LO.21311151111
LO.31211151111
LO.41211151111
LO.51211151111

CONTACT INFORMATION
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