Unit name | Principles of Professional Practice |
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Unit code | CENG20022 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Mr. Martin Ould |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The unit will focus on the fundamental skills required for students to perform effectively in an integrated group working towards a common goal. Using a blended learning approach that combines knowledge from theory and practice, lectures and seminars will explore the processes used to plan and manage projects, work in teams and control the quality of work completed/delivered in an authentic setting.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1.Work as part of a small team, participating and contributing effectively towards a collective goal, whilst appreciating the benefits of diversity within a small group;
2.Prepare a project master plan, covering inter-dependent activities for each group member, that includes performance measures which can be used to track and report progress;
3. Identify, assess and mitigate potential project risks (hazards) in both operational and management contexts;
4. Explain the importance of creation/innovation processes and stakeholder satisfaction in the modern economy;
5. Reflect on a variety of personal experiences with the purpose of establishing a professional approach to career development planning.
The unit is delivered through workshops, seminars and lectures.
This unit is assessed by two separate coursework assignments:
Campbell, D. and Craig, T. (2005). Organisation and the Business Environment. 2nd Edition. Elsevier
Chelsom, J.V., Payne, C.P. and Reavill, L.R.P. (2005) Management for Engineers, Scientists and Technologists. 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex
Cleden, D. (2011). ‘Bid Writing for Project Managers’. Gower.