101-0521-00L  Project Management for Construction Projects

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersB. García de Soto Lastra
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
101-0521-00 SProject Management for Construction Projects2 hrs
Tue12:45-14:30HIL E 7 »
B. García de Soto Lastra

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course is designed to lay down the foundation of the different concepts, techniques, and tools for successful project management of construction projects.
ObjectiveThe goal is that at the end of this course students should have a good understanding of the different project management knowledge areas, the phases required for successful project management, and the role of a project manager. To demonstrate this, students will work in groups in different case studies to apply the concepts, tools and techniques presented in the class.
ContentThe main content of the course is summarized in the following topics:
- Project and organization structures
- Project scheduling
- Resource management
- Project estimating
- Project financing
- Risk management
- Interpersonal skills
Lecture notesThe slides for the class will be available for download from Moodle at least one day before each class. Copies of all necessary documents will be distributed at appropriate times.
LiteratureRelevant readings will be recommended throughout the course (and made available to the students via Moodle).
Prerequisites / NoticeThere are no pre-requisites to enroll in this course.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersB. García de Soto Lastra
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationCase studies and a written exam for which
simple calculator allowed.
- Nicht programmierbar / non programmable
- Keine graphische Darstellung von Funktion / no graphic presentation of functions
- Kein Gleichungslöser / no solver
- Keine externe Kommunikationsmöglichkeit / No possibility of external communication

Learning materials

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Only public learning materials are listed.

Groups

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Restrictions

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Construction and Maintenance ManagementW+Information