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BILB3011Software Project Management4+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentCOMPUTER SCIENCE
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Uğur ŞEVİK
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The purpose of this course is to highlight the differences between software developed within the framework of specific software development methods and traditional programs, and to ensure understanding of the steps involved in these methods. In this context, experimental and numerical methods, analysis and design techniques, project scheduling and management techniques, software testing activities, software documentation details, quality assurance, and other software engineering topics will be covered. Supported by current technologies and tools, this course aims to equip students with the skills to manage software projects more effectively and efficiently.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Creates a step-by-step structured project plan.7,91,6,
LO - 2 : Selects an appropriate process model.7,91,6,
LO - 3 : Prepares a detailed activity plan for a project.7,91,6,
LO - 4 : Identifies the necessary resources for a project.7,91,6,
LO - 5 : Chooses the most suitable types of communication to support the coordination needs of a project.7,91,6,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
The course begins with the fundamentals of software project management and addresses project evaluation and program management topics. It covers critical stages such as project planning, selecting the appropriate project approach, and software effort estimation. The course focuses on activity planning, risk management, and resource allocation, examining the processes of regulation and control. Contract management and human management in the context of software, as well as methods for working in teams, are also taught. Additionally, the course addresses software quality topics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of project management.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to Software Management
 Week 2Software Development Processes
 Week 3Software Requirements and Analysis
 Week 4Software Design
 Week 5User Interface Design
 Week 6Software Implementation (Coding)
 Week 7Software Testing, Test Processes, and Maintenance
 Week 8Software Quality and Standards
 Week 9Mid-Term Exam
 Week 10Project Management Processes (PMI)
 Week 11Project Management Knowledge Areas (PMI)
 Week 12Decision Support Systems and Examples
 Week 13Management Information Systems and Examples
 Week 14Data Analytics - Security and Business Intelligence
 Week 15Success and Failure Factors in Software Projects
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Çölkesen, Rifat, 2012, Yazılım Mühendisliği Yöntemleri ? İleri Konular, Papatya Yayın.
 
Recommended Reading
1Bob Hughes, Mike Cotterell, Software Project Management, McGraw Hill, 5th Edition.
2Brandon D, "Project Management for Modern Information Systems", IRM Press
3Chemuturi, M., (2013). "Requirements Engineering and Management for Software Development Projects", Springer-Verlag New York, 1. Basım
4 Albayrak, B., (2016). "Proje Yönetimi Analizi ve Danışmanlık", Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 1. Basım.
5 Ahmed, A., (2012). "Software Project Management : A Process-Driven Approach", CRC Press: Taylor & Francis Group, 1. Basım.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 18.04.2024 1,5 saat 30
Project 15 30.05.2024 20
End-of-term exam 16 07.06.2024 1,5 saat 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

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