IDENTIFYING DATA

2023_24

Subject (*)

COMPUTER SYSTEMS PROJECTS

Code

17234111

Study programme

Bachelor's Degree in Computer engineering (2010)

Cycle

1st

Descriptors

Credits

Type

Year

Period

Compulsory

Fourth

Language

Castellà

Department

Computer Engineering and Mathematics

Coordinator

GARCÍA-BARROSO VILLALONGA, CARLOS

E-mail

carlos.garciabarroso@urv.cat
susana.prado@urv.cat

Lecturers

GARCÍA-BARROSO VILLALONGA, CARLOS

PRADO GARCIA, SUSANA

Web

http://https://campusvirtual.urv.cat/local/alternatelogin/index.php

General description and relevant information

The main objective of the course is to acquire the ability to plan, deploy and lead computer projects in any sector.It is essential knowing all Project Management related topics in order to reach the goal, and applying them specifically to develop and deploy IT projects.One of the main skills to develop is working and leading work teams. The subject works on Team Management as a fundamental aspect in the success of a project.Another skill we work is the use of the main computer software available in market in order to assist a Project Manager. Main goal is training the student in using well-known professional tools that they will use from now on.Likewise, we introduce students to main Project Management standards. Therefore, they will learn the main lines of professional project management methodologies. This approach allows students delve deeper into the subject along their careers, even becoming professional Project Managers in future.This approach allows that students reach a wide view of Project Management mainly focused in IT projects.Project Management topics involved in course:• IT Project: definition and business context.• Project Management approach: Project Scope (Efforts and Tasks), Project Schedule, Project Budget, Human Resources and Stakeholders, Communication Management, Risk Management, Supply Management and Quality Management.• IT Legal implications: Development and Production states.• Project Management Tools: Planning and Monitoring.• Leadership and Teamwork: Problems and project Leadership. Teamwork interactions.• IT project Quality Assessment.

Competences

Type A	Code	Competences Specific
	A1	Be able to conceive, write, organise, plan, carry out and sign projects within the field of IT engineering with the purpose of the conception, development or use of IT systems, services and applications.
	A2	Have knowledge of taking measurements, calculations, evaluations, valuations, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar studies in IT.
	A3	Know, understand and apply the necessary legislation when exercising the profession of technical IT engineer.
	CM1	Be able to design, develop, select and evaluate IT applications and systems, ensuring their reliability, security and quality, in accordance with ethical principles and the current legislation and regulations.
	CM2	Be able to plan, conceive, implement and manage IT projects, services and systems in all areas, leading their start-up and ongoing improvement, and evaluating their economic and social impact.
	CM3	Be able to understand the importance of negotiation, effective work habits, leadership and communication skills in all aspects of software development.
	CM4	Be able to draw up the technical specifications of an IT installation that complies with the current standards and regulations.
	CM18	Have knowledge of the regulations regarding IT on a national, European and international level.
Type B	Code	Competences Transversal
	B1	Be able to manage projects within the field of IT.
	B6	Be able to apply the principles and methods of quality.
	B8	Be able to work in groups and in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment.
	CT5	Communicate information clearly and precisely to a variety of audiences.
Type C	Code	Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes

Type A	Code	Learning outcomes
	A1	Define the project and the difference of the operations. Describe what project management entails. List and describe the management stages of a project. Identify the key participants in a project and explain their functions. Design applications oriented toward inspection and quality control. Draw up a Project Charter to formally document the project. Identify and describe the activities needed to plan a project. Understand the relationship between the scope of the project, execution time and costs of the project. Identify the risks, draw up impact probability matrices and formulate the appropriate countermeasures. Carry out the project tracking, the project tracking report and change management. Manage the closing stage of a project and write the closing report.
	A2	List and describe the management stages of a project. Draw up a Project Charter to formally document the project. Identify and describe the activities needed to plan a project. Understand the relationship between the scope of the project, execution time and costs of the project. Know the IT regulations in an international setting. Specify the legislation applicable to the project.
	A3	Know the IT regulations in an international setting. Specify the legislation applicable to the project.
	CM1	Know the IT regulations in an international setting. Specify the legislation applicable to the project.
	CM2	Define the project and the difference of the operations. Describe what project management entails. List and describe the management stages of a project. Identify the key participants in a project and explain their functions. Differentiate predictive methods and agile methods in project management. Draw up a Project Charter to formally document the project. Identify and describe the activities needed to plan a project. Understand the relationship between the scope of the project, execution time and costs of the project. Identify the risks, draw up impact probability matrices and formulate the appropriate countermeasures. Perform the project tracking, tracking reports and change management. Manage the closing stage of a project and write the closing report.
	CM3	Assume their working role pro-actively, within the team. Maintain effective communication within the team.
	CM4	Draw up the specifications for an IT installation.
	CM18	Know the IT regulations in an international setting. Specify the legislation applicable to the project.
Type B	Code	Learning outcomes
	B1	Assume their working role pro-actively, within the team. Maintain effective communication within the team.
	B6	Define the quality guarantee processes of the project.
	B8	Assume their working role pro-actively, within the team. Maintain effective communication within the team.
	CT5	Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions. Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive
Type C	Code	Learning outcomes

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
IT projects: Definitition and context.
Project Management
IT Law: LOPD / RGPD
Project Management software tools
Managing an IT Project
Leading and Team working
Project Management Methodologies
Quality in IT Projects

Planning

Methodologies :: Tests

Competences

(*) Class hours

Hours outside the classroom

(**) Total hours

Introductory activities

Lecture

CM2

CM18

11.5

33.5

Seminars

CM3

IT-based practicals in computer rooms

Assignments

Personal attention

Mixed tests

CM2

CM3

(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies

Methodologies

	Description
Introductory activities	Course presentation
Lecture	Lectures of Project Management theory
Seminars	Seminars for developing actitudes and skills on specific knowledges
IT-based practicals in computer rooms	Practical software seminars for supporting Project Management
Assignments	Practical development over an IT Project to put into practise theoretical basis
Personal attention	Any student question may be answer in class or during the professor's schedule office hours, or by mail or by Teams.

Personalized attention

Description

Any student question may be answer in class or during the professor's schedule office hours, or by mail or by Teams.

Assessment

Methodologies

Competences

Description

Weight

IT-based practicals in computer rooms

CM2

CM4

Evaluating software tasks

25%

Assignments

Evaluating written tasks relative to the subject

45%

Mixed tests

CM2

CM3

Written Test

30%

Others

Other comments and second exam session

The complete detail of the subject evaluation will be in the university official repository and teachers keep students informed along the theory sessions.

Evaluative components: Theory, Project Plan, Management tools, IT Law and Work in Team.

Students need a minimum grade in each of the evaluation elements to be able to pass the subject. If any element of assessment does not reach the minimum grade, students will fail the call. Minimum grade is the same in the 1st and 2nd call of subject.

In 2nd call, students only need to sign up for the 1st call failed evaluative components.

The second call evaluation, evaluation elements are the same as the first call. In case student fail “teamwork test” in first call, second call will not consider “teamwork” and will be penalized by the corresponding percentage.

In case of submitting to the 2nd call, the course grade will be the 2nd call one (higher or lower than 1st call grade).

Along the written tests, it is not allowed the use of any electronic device (calculators, computers, phones, etc.)

In case of detecting a copy in any evaluation activity, the overall grade of that call will be 0.

Sources of information

Basic	Scott Berkum, Making things happend. Mastering Project Management, ,

Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus

BACHELOR'S THESIS/17234301

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES/17234117

(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.