BYG601 Civil and structural engineering management
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Bo Terje Kalsaas
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- PhD Programme in Engineering and Science
Course contents
The main topic in the course is methods for planning and control of engineering processes. The following topics will be addressed:
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To understand engineering as a phenomenon
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Complexity, interdependencies, concurrency, iterations and interaction between disciplines
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Learning, creativity, innovation and communication
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Interface between engineering, customer and execution
Learning outcomes
After the course is completed, the students will have an overview on how to manage and control engineering processes rooted in an understanding of the distinctiveness of the different engineering disciplines, different level of complexity and how to communicate from the project towards different stakeholders.
Examination requirements
Paper describing own engineering discipline based on application of theory from the course
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, supervision of discussions
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination. Pass/Fail