ENGR5010-A Engr Cost Estimat & Fin Anal (Fall 2016)
For additional course information, First Class requirements, syllabus, etc., check the About The Instructor(s) section for a link to a Faculty Website.

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 2 (08/27/2016 - 10/21/2016)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 12 Seats
Credits: 3

Course Description

This course deals with cost estimation techniques applicable in an engineering environment. Initial and detailed cost estimation methods for the conceptual design, detailed design, production, and phase out segments of the life cycle will be discussed. Cost centers, distribution of overhead/burden rates, heuristic estimation methods, and data collection for cost estimation, as well as cost/benefit analyses, and the effect of financing on project costs are major topics for this course.

Course Materials

About the Instructor(s)

Priyadarshan A. Manohar, Ph.D.
Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering

Coordinator, Assessment
Engineering

manohar@rmu.edu
412-397-4027 phone
412-397-2593 fax
John Jay 292
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