MAR3047 : Marine Production Management
MAR3047 : Marine Production Management
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Paul Stott
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
A1. Understand their engineering activities in the business context.
A2. Develop a cost estimate and to consider economic viability.
A3. Read and objectively assess the implications of a contract.
A4. Start to plan, manage and control a project.
A5. Assess and understand issues of risk and health and safety.
A6. Assess and understand issues of quality in industry.
A7. To improve the employability of graduates at a more senior level in the marine technology industries.
A8. To promote entrepreneurship.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Network planning.
2. Project monitoring and control.
3. Quality.
4. Statistical process control.
5. Work packaging and production information.
6. Risk assessment.
7. Health, safety and the environment.
8. Cost structure in ship construction.
9. Estimating marine projects.
10. The Shipbuilding Markets.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
1. The significance and importance of a Gantt chart and the creation of a network plan (C1)
2. Stating and describing the activities involved in project management (C1)
3. Calculation of progress on a project and forecast to completion (C15)
4. Interpreting working drawings and other production information (C4)
5. The principles of and the role of quality assurance (C5, C14)
6. The principles and application of statistical process control (C1, C14)
7. Conducting and understanding risk assessments (C5, C9)
8. Issues and personal responsibility relating to health, safety and environment (C5, C7)
9. Understanding of the key clauses in a shipbuilding contract (C15)
10. Understanding the patterns and drivers of the shipbuilding markets (C15)
Intended Skill Outcomes
Students will have acquired or developed the following skills:
1. Be able to create/analyse a network plan (C1)
2. Be able to create a simple quality assurance procedure (C14)
3. Be able to plan and manage relatively simple projects (C14)
4. Be able to orientate yourself in an industrial context and understand the issues and methods relevant to that context (C1)
5. Be able to engage in a junior management role in the marine technology industries (C1)
6. Take production issues and producibility into account in design work, enhancing the value of that work to industry (C15)
7. Be able to work professionally and responsibility with knowledge of risk and HSE issues (C5, C9, C14)
8. Develop an understanding of the economic implications of a project (C15)
9. Understand the significant fluctuations that characterise the shipbuilding markets (C15)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Exam completion. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Reading of key materials to be provided by the module leader. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Formal lecture series |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Tutorial, formative questions and feedback sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 48:30 | 48:30 | Review and study lecture materials and notes and study of reading list. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Independent revision and study |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The use of lectures and the provision of lecture material as the principle teaching method is an effective means to provide students with the acquisition of the sizeable and detailed knowledge base.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | Unseen, to test the knowledge learned and skills on an individual basis. Will be 3 numerically based questions (C1, C4, C5, C7, C9, C14, C15) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Examples of problems will be practiced in class and in tutorials to help understanding and to prepare for the exam |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam allows students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the possession of subject specific insights, demonstrating achievement of IKOs 1-10 and ISO 1-9, including demonstration of AHEP C1, C4, C5, C7, C9, C14 and C15.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3047's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR3047's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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