General Information
This subject covers the detailed planning and time management of construction projects. It develops key skills in activity sequencing and resource estimation, network development, precedence and arrow diagrams, free and total float calculation, critical path method, risk management, resource allocation and levelling, line of balance, monitoring and control, schedule compression and its impact on productivity. Time management software is used to plan and manage project activities. Practical tutorial activities are used extensively in this subject.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: SSUD12-207 Subject title: Project Planning and Scheduling Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2025 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Personal Study Hours
- Forum: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Forum
- Computer Lab: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Computer Lab Tutorial
Attendance and learning activities: As successful completion of this subject is heavily dependent on participation during all scheduled sessions, attendance will be monitored. Most sessions build on the content of the previous one. It is difficult for a student to recover if a session is missed. It is the responsibility of the student to catch up on any content missed and to complete set work outside class. It is also necessary for students to engage proactively and contribute positively in discussions, analyses and case studies. The assessments are an important part of developing the knowledge and understanding required to fulfil the minimum requirements of this subject. In addition to face-to-face contact time, students should plan to spend a minimum of 84 hours undertaking preparation/out of class work/personal study for this subject. This is intended as a general guide only for workload planning. More time may be required depending on the student's comprehension of the content delivered in class and aptitude for the subject. Please note that subsequent subjects assume the student has a full understanding of this subject - this content will not be repeated. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Uher, T. and Zantis, A. (2011). Programming and Scheduling Techniques. Second, Spon Press
Others
- Burke, R. (2013). Project Management Techniques (College Edition). Burke Publishing
- Harris, P.E. (2007). Planning and scheduling using Microsoft Office Project 2007. Eastwood Harris, Pty Ltd
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.
Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | SSUD12-207 |
| Subject title: | Project Planning and Scheduling |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2025 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | As successful completion of this subject is heavily dependent on participation during all scheduled sessions, attendance will be monitored. Most sessions build on the content of the previous one. It is difficult for a student to recover if a session is missed. It is the responsibility of the student to catch up on any content missed and to complete set work outside class. It is also necessary for students to engage proactively and contribute positively in discussions, analyses and case studies. The assessments are an important part of developing the knowledge and understanding required to fulfil the minimum requirements of this subject. In addition to face-to-face contact time, students should plan to spend a minimum of 84 hours undertaking preparation/out of class work/personal study for this subject. This is intended as a general guide only for workload planning. More time may be required depending on the student's comprehension of the content delivered in class and aptitude for the subject. Please note that subsequent subjects assume the student has a full understanding of this subject - this content will not be repeated. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
Others
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between time and other key factors such as cost, quality and risk.
- Demonstrate knowledge of allocation of resources to projects.
- Demonstrate knowledge of applying risk management techniques.
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Paper-based Examination (Closed) Scheduling tasks and situational questions 40.00% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,5 Analysis Time schedule and Risk Analysis (Individual) 60.00% Week 10 1,2,3,4,5,6 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Paper-based Examination (Closed) | Scheduling tasks and situational questions | 40.00% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Analysis | Time schedule and Risk Analysis (Individual) | 60.00% | Week 10 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.
Academic Integrity
Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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The Importance of Time Management
Subject introduction; What a project is, is not, and what project managers do; Why time is money.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate knowledge of applying risk management techniques.
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
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Work breakdown structures
How to define the scope of the project and prepare a scope statement; How to create a Work Breakdown Structure with an appropriate level of detail; Scope creep and its impact on the project.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
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Precedence diagrams
Schedule logic and preceding activities; Exploration of different types of logical relationships among project tasks; What milestones, critical path and float do in the schedule.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between time and other key factors such as cost, quality and risk.
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Introduction to Microsoft Office Project
Creating a schedule using Microsoft Project.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
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Critical path method
Determining a project's total duration and activities' free and total float using the critical path method.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
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Bar charts
Network analysis and how to translate a precedence diagram into a schedule with actual dates; Different types of calendars in a project; Bar charts and other display formats of a project schedule; How to estimate the activities' cost and duration; Introduction to cash flows.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between time and other key factors such as cost, quality and risk.
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
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Risk management
What risk management is and what processes it involves.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between time and other key factors such as cost, quality and risk.
- Demonstrate knowledge of applying risk management techniques.
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Schedule risk
PERT analysis and its application to determining the schedule's likelihood of success.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between time and other key factors such as cost, quality and risk.
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
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Monitoring, control and modification
How to control the schedule through the comparison of planned and actual performance; Constraints and assumptions.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between time and other key factors such as cost, quality and risk.
- Demonstrate knowledge of allocation of resources to projects.
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Resource allocation and levelling
Exploration of resources to be used in a project; Resource leveling and its impact on the project.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of allocation of resources to projects.
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Repetitive activities and line of balance
How to use the Line of Balance technique for projects that include repetitive activities.
SLOs included
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use time management software to manage projects.
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Schedule compression
How to use the crashing approach in compressing the project's schedule.
SLOs included
- Prepare and implement a schedule of activities necessary to manage a project.
- Implement planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Demonstrate knowledge of allocation of resources to projects.