Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Advanced Controls
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 23110
Module Lead	Dr N A Rowson
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites	LM Controls and Implementation - (04 23106) LM Planning - (04 23105) LM Introduction to Industrial Project Management - (04 23104)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module extends the idea of project controls to larger projects. The areas of scope, cost and schedule are still key, but techniques to cope with these topics on much larger scale are shown. Some of the detailed topics considered are advanced cost estimation, earned value, progress tracking curves and advanced (quantative) risk management.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: 1. Set project controls requirements through the lifecycle of a project; Demonstrate the ability to implement physical progress measurement techniques and earned value tracking systems; Develop robust cost estimates including required estimating allowances; Apply quantitative risk, schedule and cost estimation techniques to calculate schedule reserves and contingency; Devise a control strategy for a given project that balances the cost of control with the increased project risk; Develop a project schedule and understand resource implications. Assess supplied schedules for robustness and recommend improvement actions; Promote the implementation of a control strategy within a project environment.
Assessment	23110-01 : Overall Mark : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	40% through assessed tutorials (20% earned value, 10% cost estimating, 10% quantitative methods); 60% through case study report on high profile project failure, and development of an appopriate control strategy
Other	Maximum number of 30 students on module.
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