COSC 475 – Scheduling Class Notes – Week Three

Flashcards covering key concepts from COSC 475 Scheduling Class Notes including scheduling responsibilities, student learning outcomes, and project management techniques.

Scheduling Responsibilities

The duties related to creating, managing, and owning the project schedule, which are shared among the team.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

Objectives set for learning, including creating schedules, analyzing documents, and applying technology in construction management.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A hierarchical decomposition of a project into manageable sections, detailing all tasks and deliverables.

Level 1 Proposal Schedules

High-level schedules summarizing overall project phases and key milestones, showing major activities and timelines.

Milestones

Key dates within a project that signify important goals or completion of significant phases.

4-D Schedule

A project schedule incorporating time as the fourth dimension, visualizing the sequence of work and resource allocation.

Real World Logic

Practical considerations and strategies discussed in relation to project schedules and logistics.

Summary Tasks

High-level tasks that group together related activities within a project for better organization.

Established Roles and Responsibilities

Clearly defined duties assigned to team members to ensure effective collaboration and project success.

Identify Problems and Barriers

Recognizing obstacles that may impede project progress and planning strategies to overcome them.