Effective Project Planning and Management (U03963)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : GEO-4-PROJ PLAN

This module will provide students with knowledge and experience of techniques of project planning and management that are required to achieve project objectives effectively. This will include:
•Defining the project required to achieve the objectives
•Describing and managing a scope of work and organisation to achieve them
•Achieving the objectives to the required specification and within budget
•Building and controlling a project team
•Ensuring timely and effective completion
•Understanding the role of a project manager

Case study examples of projects relevant to ecological science will accommodate a range of student interest. Experience and appreciation of tools and techniques will allow students to assess their own need for further development.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Ecological Science, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Block 3 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	09:30	12:30	Room 5, Crew Building Annexe`	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	12:00	KB
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	12:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will be shown an integrated approach to the planning and management of any project that considers how the scope of work, the time and resources available, economic constraints and quality of work can be planned and controlled to meet the project objectives.