Basics of project management with a specific focus on issues specific to software development projects.

During the lecture, the following aspects of the management of software projects will be covered:

- Characteristics and classification of a project, kinds of projects
- Project planning and controlling: work breakdown structure, work packages, Gantt diagrams, network planning technique (precedence diagram method) various tools, considerations on the correct amount of documentation
- Effort estimation and cost calculation
- Forms of project organization
- The role of teams and project personnel: selection, motivation, education
- Quality assurance and risk management

In parallel to the lectures small teams will plan their projects and present them during a final presentation.

Presentation of lecture: 12.10.2017 16:00 HS 11 Paul Ludwik

ECTS Breakdown (3 ECTS = 75h):     Introduction: 1   Lecture: 10   Group organization: 1   Assignment 1: 6   Assignment 2: 8   Assignment 3: 12   Assignment 4: 12   Assignment 5: 8   Final presentation: 3   Exam preperation: 12   Exam: 2   Sum: 75

Lecture: written exam

Assignments: written Assignments and final presentation