SRM310 - Project Planning and Scheduling
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong) Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Adam Krezel Trimester 3: Adam Krezel |
| Prerequisite: | One of SRT151 or SRT112 and one of SRT251 or SRT214 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Trimester 2: Campus: 1 x 1 hour class per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Trimester 3: Online independent and collaborative learning including scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
SRM310 will provide students with knowledge and skills required for planning and scheduling of construction projects. Students will develop skills to prepare, read, monitor and adjust project schedules, using common tools and techniques. Students will be introduced to the use and benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in planning and scheduling.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Identify and explain the principles and practices of planning and scheduling in built environment projects. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Develop and apply the principles of planning monitoring and control to built environment projects through effective scheduling. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Solve complex problems associated with real built environment projects through the application of planning and scheduling principles. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Utilise information technology, especially Microsoft Project & Building Information Modelling (BIM) for planning and scheduling. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project planning report and presentation | Collaborative written report, 3,000-word maximum | 40% | Week 8 |
| Simple scheduling exercise (Individual) | MS Project construction schedule report | 20% | Week 4 |
| Individual planning and scheduling problem solving report | Master schedule, and written report (2,000-word maximum) | 40% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRM310 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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