Preplanning a Project (5 cr)

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

Exam schedules

ei tenttiä

Evaluation methods and criteria

Raportit, Portfoliot, Näytöt, Keskustelut, Vertais- ja itsearviointi

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Projektioppiminen, Tietoiskut, Työpajatyöskentely, Esitelmät

Student workload

Lähtökohtana opiskelijan kokonaistyön mitoitus (27 h/op). Työnteko ja rytmitys on opiskelijavetoista, projektitavoitteen mukaista. Innovoidaan omaa projektia käyttäen hyväksi esimerkiksi Innoevent 2019 tapahtumassa opittuja menetelmiä.

Completion alternatives

ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja

Practical training and working life cooperation

oppimisprojektit ovat työelämälähtöisiä

International connections

osa projekteista kv-aihioita,

Further information

Completing the course requires hard and disciplined work and active participation as a member of the team in different roles. The language of instruction is Finnish and, if necessary, English.

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 - 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 is aware of the technical units and grouping required by pre-planning. The student is supported in project planning, scheduling and project management.

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,

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. Students are able to communicate in writing and orally,