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ENGG1860: Project Initiation and Scope

Intensive June, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Projects need to be set up to succeed from the start. This includes careful consideration of the purpose of the project and how this breaks down through work, deliverables and responsibility. This Unit of Study addresses the techniques required to design a successful project. It provides the foundation for more detailed planning and execution. Upon completion of this course, students will develop thinking and listening skills, while demonstrating initiative and drive to achieve project related outcomes.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Project Management
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Marzena Baker, marzena.baker@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment group assignment Small Continuous Group Assessment
Group assignment spans across the semester and is conducted in the workshop
30% Multiple weeks 40min group work and 3min presentation
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Individual Assignment #1
Analytical Essay - WBS
20% Week 02
Due date: 11 Jun 2021 at 23:55
1200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO5
Presentation group assignment Group Assessment #2 - Project Charter
Group presentations of a Project Charter will be conducted in week 3.
30% Week 03
Due date: 17 Jun 2021 at 23:55
1500 word submission/ 20min presentation
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Assignment Individual Assignment #2 - Critical Reflection Report
Critical Reflection Report
20% Week 03
Due date: 30 Jun 2021 at 23:55
1200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Individual assignment 1: Students are required to develop a WBS for a separate given project and discuss the approach chosen, advantages and disadvantages.

  • Individual assignment 2: Students are required to submit a reflective portfolio (to include all or 90% of reflective submissions)

  • Simulation reflection: Students are required to submit a simulation reflection that will evaluate your own experience, beliefes and pre-conceptions against the learnings you have learned and experienced in class.

  • In-class/workshop assessments: Students will work in groups.  They will be provided with weekly tasks and will present during the workshop.

  • Group presentation: Each group is required to prepare and present a Project Charter for selected case study.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Modern project management & what is a project? Workshop (2 hr) LO1
Organisational strategy & project selection Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Project within organisational structure and culture Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Stakeholder requirements & acceptance criteria Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 02 Defining the project, scope & Project Charter Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO5
Creating Work Breakdown Structures Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Establishing project time, budget and resources Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Quality management Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 03 Risk management framework Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO7
Procurement management Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO8
Group presentations Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Group presentations Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. align the project with organisational mission and vision
  • LO2. define strategic outcomes, project objectives, benefits and success criteria - interpret the business case for the project
  • LO3. design the project to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, professional and sustainability principles and prevailing social norms
  • LO4. identify and prioritise project and stakeholder needs, requirements and acceptance criteria
  • LO5. structure the product, work and responsibility hierarchies
  • LO6. develop a quality management plan
  • LO7. develop a risk management framework
  • LO8. develop a procurement strategy.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes made to better align the learning activities, assessments and learning outcomes.

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