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ence 623 Advanced Project Scheduling Schedule like a pro: advanced topics including complex logic, scheduling calculations using advanced logic, resource management, and time / cost tradeoffs.
 
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Why ENCE 623

Learn the importance and interrelationship of all the components of scheduling and become fluent in CPM Scheduling terminology and advanced algorithms. In addition, become proficient in the analysis of project schedules and advanced topics such as concurrency and become proficient in the application of legal theory in complex contract disputes involving schedules and time related claims.

ProfessorKenneth O’Connell, PhD, PEKenneth O’Connell, PhD, PEStats Credits 3 Offered* Spring On-Campus, Spring Online

Topics

Legal significance & scheduling contract clauses

Introduction to basic concepts of the contractual, managerial and legal aspects of project scheduling.

Scheduling Calculations using Advanced Logic

Learn how to perform advanced network calculations including the forward and backward passes.

Schedule analysis methods

Learn the basics and advanced applications of scheduling methodologies including Gantt Charts, Line-of-Balance and Linear Scheduling.

Standards of proof for delay claims

Learn the different methods used to analyze complex delay situations.

Book*

primavera Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner By Leslie Feigenbaum

Schedule

Offered: Spring On-Campus, Spring Online*
Week 1Course Introduction/History of SchedulingWeek 2Development of the Network/Legal SignificanceWeek 3Schedule CalculationsWeek 4Legal Primer – Schedule DelayWeek 5Advanced Scheduling Calculations
  • Linear scheduling
Week 6Schedule/Delay Analysis Part 1
  • Mid-Term Exam
Week 7Scheduling Contract ClausesWeek 8Schedule Analysis Methods Part 2Week 9Standards of Proof for Delay Claims
  • Summary Part 1
Week 10P6 Software Demonstration
Week 11Standards of Proof for Delay Claims
  • Summary-1
Week 12Standards of Proof for Delay Claims
  • Summary-2
Week 13Final Exam


*All course content, including schedule, topics, and books are subject to change semester-to-semester. Course costs are dependent on students' individual situations, including but not limited to, online vs on-campus enrollment, in-state vs out-of-state enrollment, and scholarships. Not all books on this page may be required readings and additional readings may be assigned. Please check the UMD Schedule of Classes for most up to date semester offerings. Instructors give students specific semester details once they are enrolled.

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