Course coordinator
Dr SangHyung Ahn
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Civil Engineering School
The ability to successfully manage engineering projects within a professional engineering environment is essential for modern engineers to effect change and implement design solutions. This course will enable you to use the principles of project management such as work planning and control, scheduling, critical path analysis, team communication and leadership to implement engineering solutions in a civil engineering context. You will be able to identify barriers to technology uptake and work towards overcoming these through practical knowledge of engineering economics, engineering law, engineering ethics, and the nature of engineering businesses. Students will learn how to undertake and interpret cost-benefit analyses, develop the skills required to understand business decision-making and economic drivers relevant to engineering and investigate key concepts required for ethical professional practice within contemporary quality and safety management systems. Students will engage in workshops and project-based content and assessment which will lead the student through the issues encountered in professional civil engineering practice.
The subject is delivered over 24 lectures, a series of tutorials and computer lab classes. Topics have been chosen to cover the principles of project management and professional practice in the context of civil engineering, and to allow the students to develop an understanding of how these can be applied in an industrial context.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
First and second year compulsory courses for the BE(Hons) Civil specialisation or BE(Hons)/ME Civil field of study.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CIVL4520 and CIVL3510 and ENGG4900 and ENGG4901 and ENGG4902
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr SangHyung Ahn
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please refer to mySI-net.
Aims and outcomes
The course introduces project management, work planning, cost/resource management, organisation and professional issues impacting on Civil Engineering.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the context of project management principles and how these impact upon the planning and delivery of civil engineering projects.
LO2.
Identify the knowledge areas associated with effective project management.
LO3.
Explain the impact of time on the management and delivery of a project and successfully implement appropriate time management tools and critically evaluate their impact on project delivery.
LO4.
Explain the relevance of communication as part of a team of engineers to effectively implement a project and implement appropriate communication technologies effectively.
LO5.
Explain the relevance of cost management to civil engineering projects and interpret cost information to select and apply appropriate tools to manage cost.
LO6.
Apply the principles of maintaining quality and ensuring organisational and individual safety.
LO7.
Discuss the physical resources required for effective project planning and assess the performance of these resources in engineering scenarios.
LO8.
Identify the professional responsibilities associated with risk management.
LO9.
Apply the basic principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a project communication tool to the whole life inter-disciplinary design, construction and use of building and infrastructure developments.
LO10.
Successfully work within a team to prepare a case study and report that information in a clear, concise, timely and professional manner
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
PM Communication Technologies/Tools Computer Exercise
|
10% |
20/09/2024 3:00 pm |
| Presentation, Project |
Case Study Presentation (Team)
|
20% |
17/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Case Study Report (Team)
|
20% |
25/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
PM Communication Technologies/Tools Computer Exercise
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
20/09/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L07, L09
Task description
Submission of tutorial tasks in relation to project management communication technologies and software tools. This assignment is required using Autodesk Navisworks and Microsoft Project to apply 4D scheduling, quantity take-off and resource allocation.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment must be submitted through the course BlackBoard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Case Study Presentation (Team)
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
17/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
Task description
The presentation aims to demonstrate how your team could approach and improve the management of a provided project case study.
Each team must give a 10-minute-long presentation. Every member of the team must participate in the presentation. 12% (out of 20%) of the mark is based on the overall team performance, and 8% (out of 20%) is for each individual.
- The presentation will be submitted as a Zoom recording to Blackboard.
- The submitted recording will be stored and treated in confidence.
- The recording will be retained for at least 1 year after the release of course grades.
- The recording will only be accessed for the purpose of moderation of marking; provision of feedback; or re-marking following a successful re-mark application.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must present (oral presentation) their case study to pass the course. Students must present their student ID to verify identity at the beginning of the presentation. Students who fail to present their work, present ID or get less than 40% mark in the oral presentation will have their overall mark capped at 49% and will receive a grade no higher than 3.Submission guidelines
Assessment must be submitted through the course Blackboard site
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item.
Guidelines for applying for an assessment extension are available at https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Case Study Report (Team)
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
25/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
Task description
This group report task is to demonstrate an in-depth case study analysis on a given project scenario used for the case study presentation (team) assessment.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment must be submitted through the course BlackBoard site
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The final exam will include a combination of multiple choice, short answer and problem solving questions.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
To receive an overall grade of 4 or more, a student must achieve at least 40% on the final exam.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course: As for grade of 2 and the student fails to complete the assessment for the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline: The student fails to demonstrate sufficient knowledge or understanding of the underlying concepts. Much of the information provided is inaccurate and irrelevant. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline: Some knowledge of the subject is evident but the student demonstrates limited understanding of the underlying concepts. A substantial part of information provided is inaccurate or irrelevant. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline: The student demonstrates sound knowledge and at least partial understanding of the underlying concepts. Has some correct and some incorrect information. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline: The student demonstrates sound knowledge and sound understanding of the key concepts. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience: Key concepts are understood. There is a demonstrated ability to solve previously unseen problems. There are only minor factual inaccuracies and there is little irrelevant information. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications: Key concepts are understood and can be used to solve previously unseen problems. There is evidence of critical analysis and an ability to synthesize information from different aspects of the subject. There are insignificant factual inaccuracies and there is very limited irrelevant information. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Case Study Team Presentation
There is one team project. Students are required to actively participate in their teams to prepare the team presentation - reflecting on lecture content, planning team tasks and reviewing the work of their peers during tutorial/workshop sessions. All students must contribute to the team project. This will be assessed by tutors, and the course coordinator using meetings in the tutorial/workshop sessions, documented contributions, and a Peer Assessment Factor (PAF) evaluated using a standard Blackboard tool. The maximum PAF of the team assignment is capped at 1.1. The minimum PAF is zero.
Other Information
Students must pass the assignment component (passing the assignments as a whole and not each individual assignment) with a grade of 4.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture Intensive theory/discussion sessions on key fundamentals in project management and professional practice. |
Tutorial |
Tutorials/Workshops Tutorials and workshops covering aspects of the material introduced in the lecture series. Students will engage with tutors/lecturers discussing case-based discipline-specific content and assessment pieces, leading the student through the issues encountered in professional engineering practice. |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Practical |
Computer Lab Students will have hands-on experience of project management software including MS Project and Building Information Modelling (BIM) |
Additional learning activity information
Tutorial sessions will be run as active workshop sessions
Students will be expected to engage with the tutorial staff and other students in discussions and activities to build on their knowledge and understanding of the topics.
Student-led Computer Laboratory/Practical Sessions will allow students to familiarise themselves with the available project management tools and learn how to integrate these with the workshop and lecture material.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: