PH4S015 - Project Management and Techniques 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PH4S015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Project Management and Techniques | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Darren Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Suzanna Kean, Rehana Karim, Mia Lambert, Hannah Minton | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100251 - pharmacy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable students to obtain a critical appreciation of the latest methodologies and techniques for project management
To competently evaluate the processes associated with controlling, executing and commissioning a specific project.
Content Summary
Topics considered in this module under the general heading of Project Management will include:
- Project Initiation and Selection using contempory Standards and Frameworks.
- Project Organisation in terms of Context, Process, and Integration of Sub Projects.
- Project Implementation in terms of scoping, Scheduling including PERT, Resource analysis, Budgeting and Costing including earned value analysis and Quality Control.
- The role of Procurement & Communications.
- Analysis of the 5 generic project processes –
•risk management;
•supply chain management;
•quality management;
•Portfolio Management;
•Health, safety and environmental management.
Where appropriate, topics will be delivered together with the use of or via software packages.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop a critical appreciation of the concepts and philosophies of Project Management |
| LO2 | Apply Project Management tools and techniques to specific projects |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge by unseen questions,. Students may take resources into the examination. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Written assignment surrounding case studies | 0 | 2400 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |