The student should after the course:

•         Know the basic theory and prevalent practices in project management and governance

•         Apply basic theory and prevalent practices in project management in order to execute, report back, follow up and critically evaluate a project progress

•         Be familiar with the different phases in the design process of building

•         Within the framework of the design process be able to make a limited study by

o   identifying and formulating the problem, collect, compile and interpret relevant information,

o   justify assessments made and present the relevant documentation used

o   discuss relevant problems / issues with both experts and people who lack specialist knowledge in the area

o   explain and discuss their expertise, for example in connection with the review / monitoring of the developed project plans and results of the investigation assignments

The course also practices and develops collaboration and communication skills.

 

The course consists of basic knowledge in the field of project management  and control. The course focus especially on projects in the field of urban planning of our built environment in the early planning phase

The course is divided into two parts. In part 1, the students acquire basic knowledge in the field of project management and control. The work is independent and is supported by the literature, reference books and lectures. In stage 2 students apply these skills in an urban planning projects in the early planning phase.

The basic knowledge in project management and governance are examined through a written examination under the first half of the course. The remaining course objectives are examined in project work.

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Susanne Engström

Hallin, Anette & Karrbom Gustavsson, Tina. (2015). Projektledning. Liber.
Referenslitteratur: Hansson, B., Olander, S., Landin, A., Aulin, R., Persson, U. (2015). Byggledning: Projektering. Studentliterature.
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by Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Eva Gunneriusson, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering 05 Nov 2019