VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI-66 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

LECTURE NOTES SUBJECT CODE & NAME : CE 2353 - Construction Planning and Scheduling S. Sampath Kumar 2013-14 / EVEN SEMESTER

Name of the Faculty member: Academic year / semester :

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VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI-66 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

LECTURE NOTES CE 2353 - Construction Planning and Scheduling

Program/Branch Semester /Section

: Bachelor of Engineering / Civil Engineering : VI Semester

Prepared by

Date : 16-12-2013

S. Sampath Kumar AP III (Name and Designation)

HOD

Principal
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1. Syllabus reference (attach a copy): attached 2. Objective / expected outcome of the Course: Course Code/ Course Name CE2353 Construction Planning and Scheduling Objective The students will learn about how to plan construction projects, schedule the activities using network diagrams, determine the cost of the project, control the cost of the project by creating cash flows and budgeting and how to use the project information as an information and decision making tool. Course Outcomes Students will understand and apply how to plan construction projects, schedule the activities using network diagrams Students will able to determine the cost of the project, control the cost of the project by creating cash flows and budgeting Students will understand how to use the project information as an information and decision making tool for effective project management

3. Program Educational Objectives: I. II. III. IV. V. To provide students with a sound foundation in the mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals necessary to formulate, analyze and solve engineering problems and to prepare them for graduate studies. To train students in designing of safe, innovative, ecologically conservative Civil Engineering structures(green building), with excellent quality by both theory and practice to conquer tomorrows technology at global level. To prepare students to become successful design engineers, project managers, R&D scientists, intrapreneur, entrepreneur. To provide opportunity for students to acquire leadership skills and to work as part of teams on multidisciplinary projects to relate engineering issues at broader perspective. To promote awareness among students towards human values, professional ethics, codes and practices for lifelong implementation and to contribute for the society in nation building effort.

4. Program outcome supported by this course(Construction Planning and Scheduling ) - a,c,e,f,g,h,k,l a) Engineering knowledge: Graduates shall apply the basic knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals in civil engineering. c) Conduct investigations of complex problems: Graduates shall use research-based knowledge and methods to conduct experiments, analysis and interpret data . e) Individual and team work: Graduates shall function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams in multidisciplinary settings. f) Modern tool usage: Graduates shall create, select, apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern engineering tools, software and equipments to analyze and solve problems. g) Ethics: Graduates shall adopt professional ethics and responsibilities in civil engineering practices. h) Communication: Graduates shall communicate effectively in both verbal and written skills. k) Project management and finance: Graduates shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering economics and management principles to manage projects. l) The engineer and society: Graduates shall implement eco friendly environment solutions for the society with an understanding in the needs to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues.

5. Mapping of program outcome with program/ course outcome a) Mapping of course learning objectives against course outcomes (put mark):
PO ref CO ref a b c d e f g h i j k l

Students will understand and apply how to plan construction projects, schedule X the activities using network diagrams Students will able to determine the cost of the project, control the cost of the project by creating cash flows and budgeting Students will understand how to use the project information as an information and decision making tool for effective project management

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Mapping of course against prescribed program outcomes (put mark):

a X b c X d e X f X g X h X i j k X l X

Program Objective Ref for the Course Code

CE2353 Construction Planning and Scheduling The students will learn about how to plan construction projects, schedule the activities using network diagrams, determine the cost of the project, control the cost of the project by creating cash flows and budgeting and how to use the project information as an information and decision making tool.

6. Lesson plan : Whether lesson plan prepared and included in record of attendance: Yes 7. Assessment Report Methodology: Method(include cycle tests and Unit tests and other methods if any also) % of outcome assessed

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8. Add Unit wise topic wise lecture notes:

9. Assignment topics planned:

10. Attach Question banks and answer keys (or solutions with complete answer for short answer questions)

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