Module Descriptors
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1 (BTEC)
BIOL50515
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Applegrath, M. 1998. The Project Management Pocket Book. Management Pocket Books
Bruce, B. & Langdon, K. 2000. Project Management (Essential Managers). Dorling Kindersley
Lock, D. 2003 Project Management.Gower Publishing
Portney, S.E. 2006. Project Management for Dummies. 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
Young, T, L 2003 Handbook Of Project Management, A Practical Guide To Effective Policies & Procedures - Koran Page
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures supported by tutorials 20hrs. Assignment to develop self-learning skills 130hrs. Assignments take the form of a brief, broken down into tasks. These tasks are researched and the information presented in the form of a report.
Module Resources
Internet access
Library
Module Indicative Content
The principles and practices of project management will be studied in the context of wildlife and countryside management. The acquisition and efficient use of physical, human and financial resources including sourcing grant funding will be examined. The techniques of public and organisational consultation will be reviewed.
Module Additional Assessment Details
50% 2 Hour Exam (1-4)
50% Project management assignment (max 2000 words) (1, 4)

Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission.