Engineering Management & Communication (MECH3600)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
4L<2S
Incompatible
ENGG4800 or CSSE3004 or CSSE3005
Assessment methods
Peer Assessment, Presentation, Project Reports, Quiz, Exam
Course enquiries
Dr Bill Daniel (billd@uq.edu.au) & Prof Peter Knights (p.knights@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
Project management in the context of engineering research & design projects. Research approaches & information skills. Project scope; risk, resource & time management, estimation & cost management; communication, leadership, procurement, human resource management. Web-based project management tools. Systems engineering approach to mechanical design.