PROJMGNT 7043NA - Infrastructure 1
Ngee Ann Academy - Trimester 3 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PROJMGNT 7043NA Course Infrastructure 1 Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Trimester 3 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Ngee Ann Academy Units 3 Contact 36 to 40 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assumed Knowledge PROJMGNT 5021 Assessment Individual and group assignments, reports Course Staff
Teaching staff:
Name: Dr Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves
Short Bio:Charlie is a Sustainable Development Fellow with the ECIC and a Senior Research Fellow with the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute specialising in low carbon transitions, carbon structural adjustment, sustainable engineering, and curriculum renewal. After graduating from the University of Adelaide in 2000, and working as a civil/structural design engineer, Charlie co-founded 'The Natural Edge Project' (TNEP), an internationally recognised team of action researchers based at various universities across Australia including the University of Adelaide, Curtin University, QUT, and the ANU. Charlie has led the TNEP team to deliver five international books on sustainable development (selling over 80,000 copies in five languages) in collaboration with some of the world's leaders in sustainability. The first book won the Australian Banksia Award for Environmental Leadership, Education and Training in 2005, and the of the books were ranked among the 'Top 40 Sustainability Books' in the world in 2010 by the Cambridge Sustainability Leaders Program. Charlie was the founding CEO of Natural Capitalism Inc. in Colorado, USA and worked with many large companies to assist in greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.
Email: karlson.hargroves@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: 0407 071 729Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Opening intensive:
Friday 30 September 2016 7pm-10pm Saturday 1 October 2016 1pm-8pm Sunday 2 October 2016 9am-4pm Closing intensive:
Friday 11 November 2016 7pm-10pm Saturday 12 November 2016 1pm-8pm Sunday 13 November 2016 9am-4pm -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Knowledge and understanding of the latest research and development of infrastructure systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems 2 Application of research and professional practice tools for initiating development and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems 3 Application of project models to infrastructure development, including PMBOK and complex systems models 4 Understanding and application of best practice infrastructure development models 5 Understanding and application of community consultation practices as part of a business case development 6 Understanding and application of choice of project delivery systems 7 Recognition of different interpersonal skills are required to contribute to infrastructure systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems 8 Understanding of the need to maintain ethical, social and cultural standards on systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems 9 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life 10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour in the practice of these principles in taking a leadership role in the community University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
No Textbook Required.
Notes will be supplied in class.Recommended Resources
Library Resources
The University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. The University Library web page is: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/
From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.
Other resources
If you are a member of the PMI (http://www.pmi.org/Membership.aspx) you will “gain exclusive access to PMI publications and our global standards*, networking options with our chapters and online communities of practice, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. You’ll also receive discounts on certification exams and renewals, as well as our professional development offerings.” Student membership is USD$40 to join and USD$30 to renew.
* Log in to access complimentary read-only PDFs of all of PMI's published standards or take advantage of discounts on paperback editions http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).Learning Activities Summary
Learning Activities Summary Intensive Content Readings Opening Pages to be discussed in Class Infrastructure Sustainability Council Australia – IS Technical Manual Version 1.2 Closing
Pages to be discussed in ClassInfrastructure Sustainability Council Australia – IS Technical Manual Version 1.2 Closing Test Infrastructure Sustainability Council Australia – IS Technical Manual Version 1.2 -
Assessment
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
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Assessment Detail
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Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/files/AssignmentStudentSubmission.pdf
There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:
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- Cover Sheet: Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work. Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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