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Engineering Project Implementation (CVEN90045)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Lihai Zhang
lihzhang@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Project management provides an organization with powerful tools that improve its ability to plan, organize and manage resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. In undertaking this subject students will explore the principles and distinct technical skills of engineering management that are needed to implement a project. The subject is of particular relevance to students wishing to establish a career in engineering project management, but is also of relevance to a range of engineering design disciplines where design for the total life cycle of the product or infrastructure should be considered. This subject is part of a trio of subjects that consider different aspects of infrastructure projects; Engineering Site Characterisation studies how to determine the character of a site for a infrastructure project, Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering examines how the a project relates to the broader social, political, economic and environmental context, while project implementation concentrates on the operational aspects of implementing a project.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered include key aspects of the management principles, project planning & scheduling, management systems & control and management practices to enable execution of the project in a timely and financially prudent manner.
Note: This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Utilise a range of management techniques, such as critical path method, program evaluation & review, time-cost optimisation, earned value and resource levelling, to enable execution of a project in a timely and financially prudent manner
- Describe the management principles with regard to project management process, organisation structure, professional ethics and Occupational, Health and Safety
- Explore issues in management practices with regard to building clients and stakeholders’ requirements, consulting engineering practice and management, specification preparation, and professional documentation
- Identify key issues in management systems and control with regard to quality management in the framework of ISO9000 series.
Generic skills
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Ability to conduct an engineering project
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ENGM40001 Management for Engineers 3
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge gained in the following subjects will assist learning:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One examination. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 4 are addressed in this examination
| End of semester | 60% |
Two assignments totalling 3000 words, due mid-semester and end of semester. ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in these assignments
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Attendance and contribution to discussion in tutorials. ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in this assessment. | During the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Lihai Zhang Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Tutorials: 1 hour per week) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Lihai Zhang
lihzhang@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Kerzner H., Project Management - A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 10th ed, 2009
Uher, T. E., and Zantis, A. S. (2011). Programming and Scheduling Techniques (2nd Edition). UNSW Press.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Learning and teaching methods include lectures with the involvement of experienced industry professionals who present case studies in their area of expertise, computer laboratory based tutorials and consultation sessions.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Samson, D. (2000) Management for Engineers (3rd Edition). Longman.
Uher, T. E., and Zantis, A. S. (2011). Programming and Scheduling Techniques (2nd Edition). UNSW Press.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Engineers Australia Career Development Centre
http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/professional-development/career-development-centre
This subject invites experienced project managers from the engineering industry to present case studies and provides themes for the assignments. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Course Master of Engineering Management Course Master of Engineering Structures Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Spatial - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 12 November 2022