NG4S102 - Integrative Project Planning and Management 16 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Integrative Project Planning and Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Phil Young | ||
| Module Team: | Emma McGivern, Paul Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
Provide the means to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate engineering construction projects following the project cycle.
Content Summary
Defining ‘the project’ and ‘project management
The construction project lifecycle
Project assessment – stakeholders, needs, risks, cost-benefits, Environmental Impact Assessments
Project planning – ZOPP, SWOT, PEST, Logical Framework Tool
Project procurement routes and methods
Project cost estimation
Project Health & Safety – complying with CDM2015
Sustainable projects and design impacts
Leadership and the Project Manager
Teamwork and motivation
Evaluating project success
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Independent Study | 158 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply construction project management principles to project briefs, including assessing and evaluating opportunities and constraints in a manner that maximises client satisfaction and project success. |
| LO2 | Work in small teams to efficiently and effectively develop and communicate project proposals for the implementation of a solution to a technically complex design problem, with the inclusion of preliminary project cost estimates. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of leadership styles and their effectiveness and reflect upon your own leadership preferences, strengths and weaknesses. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 2 | Individual assignment – Assignment requiring students to critically evaluate and reflect upon the concept of effective leadership | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | Group Assignment requiring students to develop and submit project proposals and solutions to a technically complex design problem. Submitted report is to be complete with guidance pertaining to identified project risks, project cost estimation, CDM2015 compliance and recommended procurement routes | 0 | 4200 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Case Study (CW) 2 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |