Basics of Project Work 2Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student gets a practical feel for project organization and management, using advanced project management tools.The student understands what the project consists of and what matters are related to working in the project and managing it.The student can outline the phases of project-based activities, understand the related terminology and can assess any risks related to the project. The student completes project work in which the learned knowledge is applied in a practical research or development task.

Content

A research or development task defined by the customer, where the use of modern software is applied in the organization of operations and/or the solution of a problem.
The project:
- Organizational models
- Design and implementation
- Risk analysis
- Documentation / communication during the project
- Conclusion and follow-up

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The limit of an approved performance is 70% of the maximum points.

Execution methods

Teaching is face-to-face teaching.

Accomplishment methods

The course includes lectures and various exercises.Teaching is mainly organized as face-to-face teaching, possibly also remote lectures and visits.Passing the course requires the completion of practice tasks.The course requires 81 hours of student work.A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.