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Project Design and Evaluation in Engineering and Marine Sciences (250586) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

Introduction of the contents Approach of the subject List of teachers Master classes

Specific Objectives

The aim is to introduce the general contents of the subject, its composition and theoretical-practical-seminars distribution, the evaluation system and the participating teachers.

Dedication

1h Large group + 1h 24m Self Study
Total: 2h 24m

Projects in Engineering and Marine Sciences. Actions and Research Project design Project evaluation The role of the project manager Group communication Methodologies to reduce project risks Projects in Engineering and Marine Sciences. Actions and Research Project design Project evaluation The role of the project manager Group communication Methodologies to reduce project risks

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to address the general features of the design and evaluation of applied projects and research in engineering and marine sciences, emphasizing the role of the project manager, communication, associated risks, etc. The main objective is to address the general features of the design and evaluation of applied projects and research in engineering and marine sciences, emphasizing the role of the project manager, communication, associated risks, etc.

Dedication

3h Large group + 2h Medium group + 7h Self Study
Total: 12h

Phases of the project: from idea to execution Criteria, requirements and objectives Strategy for solving problems Compatible solutions Multi-criterion analysis Justifications 5. The life cycle of the project

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to address the different phases of the life cycle of a project, the requirements and objectives, problem solving, justification, etc. allowing the student to achieve a global and integrative vision of the life of applied and research projects in engineering and marine sciences.

Dedication

8h Large group + 2h Medium group + 14h Self Study
Total: 24h

Project planning Time management Gantt chart PERT method 7. Planning during the project life cycle

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to present the tools for the correct planning of applied and research projects in engineering and marine sciences, organization and time management. Introduction to Gantt charts and PERT method.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Sources of information Resources Communication Uncertainty management Risk control 9. Information management

Specific Objectives

The main goal is to present the sources of information, how to manage it, what resources are available including communication tools. However, uncertainties and their management will be addressed, as well as tools and methodologies for controlling risks.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Multidisciplinary teams in marine sciences. Conditions for success and added value. Stages for effective management Rules of behavior 11. Material resources

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to address the existing bases in terms of material resources, multidisciplinarity, organization and necessary HR structure.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Basic concepts of economics The viability of projects Investments in sustainability Financial criteria such as IRR and NPV 13. The financial management of the project

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to present the tools for the effective financial management of applied and research projects in engineering and marine sciences. It will address the criteria of viability, investments in sustainability, as well as the main financial criteria.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Areas of financing Types of financing Sources of financing Cost-benefit analysis Multi-criterion analysis Projects of actions in the maritime and coastal zone 15. Public and private funding

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to present the multiple sources, areas and types of funding, both public and private, to successfully address applied and research projects in engineering and marine sciences.

Dedication

4h Large group + 4h Medium group + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Projects and society Research and society Citizen science Impact and social return Circular economy

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to present the effects and repercussions of the projects to society, both applied and research. Introduction to citizen science and the circular economy.

Dedication

4h Large group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Data management plan Results dissemination and dissemination plan Communication 10. Generated data management plan and dissemination

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to present the bases for the organization of data management plans and plans for dissemination and communication of project results.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Intellectual property Industrial property Royalties Patents Liability Ethics in management 20. Intellectual, industrial property, responsibility and ethics

Specific Objectives

The main objective is to make known the concepts of intellectual and industrial property, how they are managed, what responsibilities they become, as well as ethics throughout the project management process.

Dedication

4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Course work

Specific Objectives

Apply the concepts and tools developed to plan and manage a project, both actions and support, structuring the contributions of students so that among all projects cover: a) the maritime area, b) the land area and c) the sea-land area and its connectivity.

Dedication

4h Large group + 2h Laboratory classes + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m