Project management in chemistry 0600-S1-W-ZP

Lecture
Traditional project management methods and agile - similarities and differences. Tool like Mind Map, WBS, Gantt Chart. Project triangle. Traditional team versus virtual team - advantages and disadvantages.
Tutorial
Use of tools such as Mind Map, WBS, Gantt Chart. Get to know the Trello application.

Total student workload

1. 15 hours - lecture, 15 hours - tutorial, 5 hours consultations, 35 hours of contact 2. 5 h individual work 3. 10 h time required to prepare to participate in the assessment process In total: 50 h (25h/ECTS) = 2 ECTS

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: The graduate is able to use the nomenclature of chemistry and concepts in general chemistry- K_U01 U2: The graduate is able to find correlations between material behaviour during formation and use, and physicochemical properties, structure and structural type.- K_U13 U3: The graduate is able to solve basic problems related to the completion of technological processes-K_U15

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Analytical thinking: The graduate is able to work on his/her own and effectively with large amounts of data, to perceive interrelations between phenomena and draw correct conclusions using the principles of logic.- K_K01 K2: Creativity: The graduate thinks creatively in order to improve existing solutions or develop new ones- K_K02 K3: Conscientiousness and accuracy: The graduate strives to complete a task as effectively as possible. The graduate is sensitive to details and is systematic- K_K03 K4: Communication skills: The graduate is able to communicate the achievements of chemical knowledge to other persons effectively and clearly. The graduate adjusts the level and form of presentations to the needs and capabilities of receivers.- K_K04 K5: Pursuit of development: The graduate is focused on the constant acquisition of new knowledge, skills and experience. The graduate acknowledges the need for constant self-improvement and increasing his/her professional skills. The graduate is aware of the limitations of their knowledge and understands the need for further education-K_K05 K6: Autonomy: The graduate implements agreed objectives on his/her own, taking autonomous and sometimes difficult decisions. The graduate is able to find information in the field literaturę-K_K07 K7: Professionalism and ethics: The graduate knows and abides by the standards binding for chemists, including ethical standards. The graduate understands the social role of the profession. The graduate understands and recognises the importance of intellectual honesty and integrity, care of one’s health and of the natural environment in activities undertaken by themselves and by other persons-K_K08

Course coordinators

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

Teaching methods

Lecture: Conventional lecture with the use of audiovisual means. Tutorial: work in groups, individual work

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture
- discussion

Exploratory teaching methods

- situational
- practical
- project work

Online teaching methods

- methods developing reflexive thinking
- cooperation-based methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods
- exchange and discussion methods

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of chemistry and technological processes. Knowledge of technological problems and challenges posed by modern chemistry.

Learning outcomes

W1: The graduate has advanced knowledge of principles of chemistry and the nomenclature - K_W01
W2: The graduate knows basic software packages for the data analysis and elaboration.- K_W05
W3: The graduate has advanced knowledge of aspects of the construction and methods of assessment of properties of chemical materials and substances. The graduate has knowledge enabling them to use materials for a specified practical purpose and to indicate a method of their management after their lifetime. – K_W13
U1: The graduate is able to use the nomenclature of chemistry and concepts in general chemistry- K_U01
U2: The graduate is able to find correlations between material behaviour during formation and use, and physicochemical properties, structure and structural type.- K_U13
U3: The graduate is able to solve basic problems related to the completion of technological processes-K_U15

K1: Analytical thinking: The graduate is able to work on his/her own and effectively with large amounts of data, to perceive interrelations between phenomena and draw correct conclusions using the principles of logic.- K_K01
K2: Creativity: The graduate thinks creatively in order to improve existing solutions or develop new ones- K_K02
K3: Conscientiousness and accuracy: The graduate strives to complete a task as effectively as possible. The graduate is sensitive to details and is systematic- K_K03
K4: Communication skills: The graduate is able to communicate the achievements of chemical knowledge to other persons effectively and clearly. The graduate adjusts the level and form of presentations to the needs and capabilities of receivers.- K_K04
K5: Pursuit of development: The graduate is focused on the constant acquisition of new knowledge, skills and experience. The graduate acknowledges the need for constant self-improvement and increasing his/her professional skills. The graduate is aware of the limitations of their knowledge and understands the need for further education-K_K05
K6: Autonomy: The graduate implements agreed objectives on his/her own, taking autonomous and sometimes difficult decisions. The graduate is able to find information in the field literaturę-K_K07
K7: Professionalism and ethics: The graduate knows and abides by the standards binding for chemists, including ethical standards. The graduate understands the social role of the profession. The graduate understands and recognises the importance of intellectual honesty and integrity, care of one’s health and of the natural environment in activities undertaken by themselves and by other persons-K_K08

Assessment criteria

Exam
Credit with a grade (project)

Pass threshold: 50%
50-60% - 3,
61-65% - 3+,
66-75% - 4,
76-80% - 4+,
81-100% - 5

Practical placement

Bibliography

M. Żmigrodzki, Zarządzanie projektami dla początkujących, Onepress, 2020
M. Kapusta, Zarządzanie projektami krok po kroku, Edgard, 2013
R.K. Wysocki, Efektywne zarządzanie projektami, Onepress, 2020

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