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PERFORMING ARTS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SEN3003 Software Project Management Spring
Fall
3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR BÖLÜK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Defining the software project lifecycle and defining the usual stages of a software project management. Implementing a variety of cost benefit evaluation techniques for choosing among competing project proposals and evaluating the risk. The course covers project planning, program management, project evaluation, software effort estimation, activity planning, risk management, monitoring and controlling, managing contracts, managing people and organizing teams, and software quality.


Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Describe the contents of a typical business plan
2. Construct project planning in an organized step-by-step manner.
3. Select an appropriate process model
4. Describe the software effort estimation
5. Produce an activity plan for a project
6. Identify the factors putting a project at risk
7. Identifying the resources required for a project
8. Manage the progress of projects
9. Select new staff into a project.
10. Select the best communication genres to support the coordination needs of a project.

Course Content

The course content is composed of the basics of software project management, project evaluation and programme management, project planning, selection of appropriate project approach, software effort estimation, activity planning, risk management, resource allocation, monitoring and control, managing contracts, managing people in software environment, working in teams, software quality.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Software Project Management
2) Project Evaluation and Programme Management
3) An Overview of Project Planning
4) Selection of Appropriate Project Approach
5) Software Effort Estimation
6) Activity Planning
7) Activity Planning
8) Risk Management
9) Resource Allocation
10) Monitoring and Control
11) Managing Contracts
12) Managing People in Software Environment
13) Working in Teams
14) Software Quality

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bob Hughes, Mike Cotterell, Software Project Management, McGraw Hill, 5th Edition.

Harold Kerzner, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, John Wiley & Sons.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 25
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 75
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 5 15 75
Project 1 25 25
Midterms 1 14 14
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 176

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3