Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The students can carry out preliminary project planning and apply their skills in technology in a project which combines several fields of technology. They know different comparison methods for preliminary planning, idea creation and can produce a technical preliminary plan.

Content (course unit)

The preliminary planning of a project begins with a survey which compares various implementation possibilities in order to carry out the project in question. The students produce a literature review and a preliminary project plan, complete with a schedule. The literature review presents existing implementation options, which are related to the project.
The students write a learning diary from the beginning.

Prerequisites (course unit)

5S00BU71 Initiating a Project

Assessment methods and criteria

Reports, portfolios, project results, demonstrations, discussions, peer reviews and evaluations, seminar quality and participation

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project can be evaluated as failed because of following reasons
- the coach has been responsible for all communication with the client
- project group has not had any documented meetings
- project group has not written a project plan and/or project report
- project group has not evaluated the process and outcome of the project

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student recognizes the different areas of the project and the roles of the people involved in the project. The student knows the technical entities and grouping required by the definition. The student is supported in project planning, scheduling and project management. The student is aware of the need for information retrieval.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows well the functions related to the project work and performs the tasks independently. The student is able to bring knowledge and skills to his / her own area of expertise to advance the project. The student is able to work well in the group and in the given schedule. Students are able to communicate well in writing and orally, Student can independently search for missing information from different sources.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is well versed in all aspects of the project and is able to apply their skills to advance the project. The student is able to take responsibility for the management of the project and is active in helping the others in the group. The student is able to communicate in writing and orally fluently, The student is searching for information widely and is able to evaluate its correctness, and is able to make excellent summaries of them.