This module aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts underlying all programming languages, to introduce a broad range of programming language styles and features, and to provide the theoretical foundation that they will need in order to be able to make informed judgements about programming languages.
Students are allocated a project with an external organisation or on a topic devised by a member of staff in the Operational Research or Management Sciences group at the University of Southampton.
The topics of research projects will cover different concepts in photonic materials and in design, fabrication and testing of device-oriented applications in photonic technology. Each student will work under a supervision of a senior research/academic staff member. A project will start with a meeting between a student and a supervisor, where technical goals, a workplan and the schedule of work will be agreed. Weekly meetings will then take place throughout the project duration with a supervisor or, if a supervisor is unavailable, a delegated deputy. The Project coordinator will need to be notified about such arrangements and know the names of those temporary deputies. Following the research part of the project, a report will be written up by the student that will cover both the results achieved as well as covering in-depth their relevant physics and engineering background. The students should aim to complete all research and data analysis by the end of August to allow sufficient time for writing up reports. The deadline for submitting the reports is in early September. In case of late submission, the standard, University approved penalties will apply, except for well justified cases. Any such extensions have to be requested in advance and in writing to the Project Module coordinators. A part of the project is the “industrial showcase” which involves interaction with the relevant industry (photonic technologies) giving a flavour of the business aspect of the technology to the students. The students learn how to conduct a SWOT analysis to evaluate the performance of a business and are asked to write a short essay. The industrial showcase takes place during the Easter holiday and includes a full week of interacting with local industry. The assignment should be completed within 15 days after showcase week.
Your studies to date have given you a comprehensive understanding of how civil and environmental engineering projects work in a physical sense. This module will give you a systematic understanding of how such projects work in financial, economic, social and environmental terms. This is done by giving you detailed insights into relevant economic and managerial techniques, informed by case studies, that are at the forefront of professional practice in civil and environmental engineering and that will be relevant to your own research. It will also demonstrate how the concepts of sustainability and risk management inform project economics and management.
The specific nature of projects as temporary and unique activities has implications on managing project teams and the human aspects of project-based organisations. The module introduces different aspects and approaches to managing and leading projects and project-based organisations and resolving the potential challenges. The specific issues and challenges of managing large international projects and programmes will inevitably be part of the discussions.
In this module you will explore the fundamentals of project management and its application in different contexts. It will examine the characteristics of projects, such as sources of complexity and uncertainty, that can impact the successful delivery of projects. Additionally, you will review various techniques used to manage projects and their associated risks effectively. The module aims to provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of what projects are, the different types of project management processes, and how they can be effectively implemented. By gaining this knowledge, you will have better insight into existing projects, allowing you to critically review potential issues that may arise in order to develop successful solutions. Furthermore, by learning about specific theories and models related to project management, you will gain an improved ability to evaluate current trends in the field and make informed decisions regarding future projects.
The global and rapid growth of managing by projects in every sector, industry, and company type has led to the development of pan-sector theories and bodies of knowledge in project management. The specific nature of projects as temporary and unique activities has implications on managing people, organizational and functional aspects of projects in any organization. The module familiarize you with the contemporary approaches to managing and leading these aspects, besides the opportunities and challenges of projects in organizations. You will also be exposed to the traditional theories, their critiques and applicability.
Project management is an integrated approach to achieve non-routine business objectives. This module aims to introduce the ideas, techniques and tools of project management as used in practice. Students will be equipped with both knowledge and understanding of definition and characteristics of projects, their context, the business environment, scope management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, project leadership, project strategy, technology in projects, conditions for project success, project dynamics, and agility in projects.
The global and rapid growth of managing by projects in every sector, industry, and company type has led to the development of pan-sector theories and bodies of knowledge in project management. However, there are specific concerns in managing different types of projects, for instance, large, major or complex projects, especially those with international features. These issues are widespread and embedded in modern project management theories and practice. Therefore, the aim of the module is to familiarise students with the specific nature of projects and the general principals of project management, their attributes, and particular challenges and concerns of such projects will be addressed throughout the sessions. Furthermore, the implications of managing projects and managing organisations by projects will be explored, including the distinction between projects and operations. The broad and varying perspectives of project management’s traditional and contemporary theories, their critiques and applicability will also be illustrated through lectures and discussions.
Project risk management has evolved significantly over many years, but there are conflicting views about what constitutes best practice. This course provides an overview of best practice as outlined in the course text with a critical comparison of alternative views found in practice and discussed in the literature, including guidelines and standards.
This module will provide you with guidance and support throughout the writing of your dissertation. From discussing your initial ideas of your dissertation through the process of actually writing the document, this module will provide you with the information and support required from both the teaching staff and your allocated dissertation supervisor.
The BSc dissertation project is designed to allow students to do an in-depth study of an area in demography that they are particularly interested in, and to enable them to demonstrate skills and knowledge acquired throughout their undergraduate career. Projects can take several forms, including a quantitative exploration or analysis of demographic data; a case study of a society or population; an application of a particular demographic technique; or the analysis of a particular demographic phenomenon in a given country or region. In the course of the BSc project and preparing the dissertation, the students are expected to develop the following cognitive skills: independent thought, devising appropriate methods of analysis, data collection and interpretation, clarity of argument, understanding of the chosen topic area, and presentation of technical information.
