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: 04.10.2018 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