System Engineering and Project Management (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student understands typical ict project phases: requirements analysis, both architecture and detailed design, and implementation. Modern project methodologies are handled.

Content (course unit)

Course covers topics mentioned above. Aim is to show current mainstream methodologies and techniques in the area of ict projects.

Location and time

Lectures 14.1; 11.2; 11.3; 24.3. Also 2 lectures in the fall. Dates will be announced later.

Exam schedules

Please see teacher.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Mr. Hietalahti will grade half of the course regarding system engineering and Mr. Kunnari will be grading the project management part. Both have individual assignments upon which grades will be decided. Final grade will be average grade of the two parts.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, Home assignments

Learning materials

Will be discussed in the first meeting. Material will be available in Tabula

Student workload

Total of six lectures plus home assigments

Content scheduling

3 lectures will be about system engineering, and three lectures regarding project management.
Project management lectures will roughly be about:
First going thru traditional project management methodologies. Second, we will cover agile methods and project management specifics in ICT projects. Third lecture will be mostly discussion between the group about our own experiences and lessons learned.

For system engineering part following topics will be handled (each in one lecturing session):
1. System requirements
2. Architecture and detailed planning
3. Implementation and SW testing.

International connections

Course will be held in english language

Further information

Please see either Mr. Hietalahti or Mr. Kunnari

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Has not done assigned duties or participated in class. Has not proven his/her competence.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knows course topics and has capabilities to demonstrate this. Course assignments do not contain considerable flaws and are mainly given on time. Passable group function skills.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knows how to apply course topics in real life. Course assignments are mainly done according to specifications and returned on time. Good group working skills.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Extensive capabilities to utilize course topics in real life and capabilities to demonstrate these traits. Course assignments are done according to specifications and returned on time. Proactive group working skills.