MAR8102 : Marine Project Management
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Professor George Bruce
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To bring students to a common level of understanding of the key elements of marine project management, including the application of work breakdown structures, risk management, cost estimating, hierarchical planning, the development of a build strategy, performance measurement, progress monitoring and post project evaluation.
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. This module will include preschool reading examples, a preschool assignment, an intensive school (five days), and a post school assignment.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Post-School Assignment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Pre-school assignment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Present-in-person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Present-in-person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | General revision, reading and consolidating of lecture notes |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding 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 web-based system (Canvas). 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).
Students should consult their timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Should the public health situation require it, the present-in-person teaching activities will be replaced by a mix of synchronous and asynchronous online sessions.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 100 | Post-school written assignment - |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Pre-school written assignment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge and understanding are assessed via the unseen written examination and the written assignment. Subject-specific and cognitive skills are assed via design exercises and the module assignments, as are communication skills.
Should the public health situation require it, the planned examination scheduled to be completed present-in-person will be replaced by an open book, online examination to be completed within a defined 24 hour period.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR8102's Timetable