Faculty Syllabus

This syllabus is a condensed version created specifically for ACC’s syllabus website and is intended for general informational purposes.

• Instructor: Maureen Seade (See-Ahh-Dee)
• Contact: maureen.seade@austincc.edu
• Course format: Distance Learning (Asynchronous)

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE OFFICIAL SYLLABUS

This page provides a condensed version of the syllabus for informational purposes only. The official and complete syllabus, including all dates, grading details, weekly schedule, attendance requirements, late work policies, safety procedures, and course expectations, will be posted on the course’s Blackboard page.

If any information differs, the official syllabus on Blackboard supersedes this version.

Please note that the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus at any time during the semester, with updates communicated through Blackboard announcements. Students are responsible for checking Blackboard weekly to remain informed.

ASSESSMENTS

Students will be required to complete:

• Weekly readings
• Written assignments
• Exams
• Online participation requirements

All assessments must be submitted through Blackboard. A complete breakdown of points and grading criteria appears in the official syllabus for the current semester.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

This is an asynchronous online course. Students are expected to:

• Log in regularly to the Blackboard course homepage
• Read all assigned materials before starting each module
• Stay current with weekly lessons, videos, and assignments
• Manage time effectively and meet all posted deadlines
• Ask questions when clarification is needed
• Submit work that meets professional standards
• Maintain academic integrity at all times
• Communicate politely and professionally in online discussions or messages
• Think before posting and be open to different viewpoints

Because this course requires independent learning and online pacing, students are responsible for monitoring deadlines, announcements, and weekly expectations in Blackboard.

TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS

Students must be able to:

• Access and navigate Blackboard
• Upload and download files
• View lecture videos and digital course materials
• Submit all assessments through Blackboard
• Use their ACC email regularly for communication
• Use a computer or tablet with reliable internet access (Loaner devices and campus Wi-Fi are available through ACC)

Students are responsible for having backup plans for technical issues and ensuring all work is submitted correctly and on time.

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICIES

Students are responsible for following all ACC policies, including:

• Academic integrity and plagiarism
• Student conduct
• Accessibility and accommodations through Student Accessibility Services
• Safety and emergency procedures

Policies and resources are available at: https://students.austincc.edu

This course requires the textbook:

• Planning, Scheduling, and Control of Construction Projects
• Author: Stephenson, Tom
• ISBN: 9780826938251

Additional readings, PDFs, instructional materials, and examples will be provided through Blackboard.

Students are responsible for accessing and completing all required readings and resources. Failure to review the assigned material may affect performance on scheduling exercises, assignments, and overall course success.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the purpose and importance of project scheduling
• Create and analyze bar charts, precedence diagrams, and network models
• Apply sequencing concepts and determine critical paths
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures
• Prepare Gantt charts and scheduling documentation
• Apply basic resource allocation and leveling concepts
• Demonstrate professionalism and time management in an online learning environment

Topics generally covered in this course may include:

• Introduction to project scheduling
• Sequencing and basic scheduling concepts
• Network models and precedence diagrams
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Computer-aided scheduling
• Scheduling in contract provisions
• Resource allocation and resource leveling
• Construction sequencing fundamentals