Module Details

Module Code: MANU6007
Title: Project Information Management
Long Title: Project Information Management
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module has been developed to a) describe the role and responsibilities of engineers in developing projects b) use typical tools and techniques to contribute to the design, costing and communication of project information c) changes in the industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the current role and responsibilities of engineers in project management.
LO2 Use standard tools and techniques to contribute to the design of project documentation.
LO3 Use industry standard software to communicate engineering information to other technically qualified personnel.
LO4 Generate cost estimates for building services project work.
LO5 Describe the economic changes that impact on buildings.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Planning
Management responsibility, role of engineer, quality safety and environmental planning.
Organising
Gantt charts, network diagrams, Microsoft Project, typical project documentation.
Controlling
Meetings and progress reports
Costing
Material take off list, estimating, unit rates.
Change in the industry.
Move towards low energy and passive buildings.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Role and responsibilities of engineers
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Typical project documentation
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Project scheduling
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Costing
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rory Burke. (2003), Project Management, Wiley, [ISBN: 9780470851241].
  • Carl Chatfield. (2013), Microsoft Project 2013 Step by Step, Microsoft Press, Washington, [ISBN: 9780735669116].
  • BSRIA. (1998), Project Management Handbook for Building Services, Application Guide AG 11/98.
  • David Langdon. (2012), Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book, 43rd. [ISBN: 9780415680660].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBSEN_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EBSEN_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Building Services Engineering 3 Mandatory