Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

NONE

Co Requisite Comment

NONE

Aims

To bring students to construct key elements of marine project management.

Outline Of Syllabus

The module will cover the following topics: The need for and application of an appropriate work breakdown structure and the use of a hierarchical structure for planning. Basic risk management. The use of computer aided planning tools, concentrating on benefits and pitfalls rather than training in use of a particular system. The development of a build strategy for a project, its form, content and benefit. Principles of cost estimating. Performance measurement as a basis for planning and measurement progress. Post project evaluation.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate:

IKO1 - Analysis of a marine project (M5, M7)
IKO2 - Develop a work breakdown (M2)
IKO3 - Prepare schedules and identify areas of uncertainty, both contract and technical (M3)
IKO4 – Distinguish the importance of and how to aggregate information into a formal build strategy as means of solving
Uncertainties (M4)
IKO5 - How to monitor progress (M16).

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completing this module students will be able to develop the following subject specific skills:

ISO1 - IT skills (M3)
ISO2 - Decision making (M3)
ISO3 - Communication skills (M17)
ISO4 - Data evaluation (M1)
ISO5 - Project planning (M16, M17)
ISO6 - Project management (M5)
ISO7 - Problem solving (M2)
ISO8 – Time management (M16)
ISO9 – Ability to work alone (M16)

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge and evaluation of the subject by independent reading for which they are given guidance in the distance learning material (IKO1-5). The preschool study is reinforced via lectures during the intensive school itself. The use of the module content during the intensive school and work-based assessments and application after the intensive school also enable the students to learn. Subject specific skills (e.g. IT and project planning) are developed via the distance learning material, which is delivered by a VLE. Cognitive skills (problem solving/ decision making) are taught primarily through case studies, and developed through work based assignments. Key transferable skills (communication, time management, ability to work alone etc) are developed through the work based pre-school assignment and via completion of the module itself, including the distance learning material (ISO1-9).

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Knowledge and understanding are assessed via the unseen written examination and the written assignment (IKO 1-5). Subject- specific and cognitive skills are assed via design exercises and the module assignments, as are communication skills (IKO1-5, ISO1-16).

There is a pre school assignment which is designed to guide the pre school study and to highlight any possible areas of uncertainty the students may have. It also provides a basis for the post school assignment. the pre school assignment is not formally assessed but commentary is offered.

The post school assignment builds on the pre school work and is intended to demonstrate understanding of the module and capability in its application to a real world project. Guidance is offered during the intensive week so the objectives of individual assignments and the assessment requirements are clear.

General Notes

N/A