Schedule

Fall 2026

Class Time and Location

When: M/W, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Where: Richter Math-Engineering Room 103

Course Schedule

The content below includes what we will be teaching throughout the semester and is subject to change to meet the learning goals of the class. Check this website regularly for the latest schedule and for course materials that will be posted here through links on the syllabus. Please refer to the table for topics, assignments, and readings for each session. Note that:

Slides for each session will be posted after class and can be accessed via the links.
Description includes but not limited to the topics that will be covered in class.
Assignments are due as indicated; late submissions may not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made.
Readings include both textbook chapters and selected online resources to supplement the learning process.
Important dates such as presentations, exams, and breaks are highlighted for convenience.

The textbook and/or other recommended readings can be found in the Syllabus. Additionally, office hours and contact information for the class instructor are provided in the Instructor page.

Week	Date	Description	Coursework	Readings
Module 1: General Introduction
1	Aug 19 [slides]	Course Overview Getting to Know Each Other	Discussion Responsibility Quiz	Syllabus Office Hours
Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning
2	Aug 24 [slides] Aug 26 [slides]	Identify Stakeholders and Their Roles Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management	Practice A Practice B HW#1 (Optional)	Link to Reading Link to Reading RACI Template
3	Aug 31 [slides] Sep 2 [slides]	The Vision and Scope Document Introduction to Project Charter Introduction to Project Planning Introduction to WBS and SOW	Practice A Practice B	V&S Template PC Template Online WBS SOW Template
4	Sep 7 [slides]	Process Focuses and Performance Domains Group Activities for Project Planning	Discussion#1	Link to Reading Link to Planning
4	Sep 9	Quiz Session I	Lockdown Browser	None
Module 3: More Practice of Project Management
5	Sep 14 [slides] Sep 16 [slides]	Schedule Management Overview Define Sequence Activities CPM and PERT Develop and Control Schedule	Practice A Practice B Discussion#2	Link to Reading CPM Template PERT Template Online Gantt
6	Sep 21 [slides] Sep 23 [slides]	Risk Management Overview Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) The Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram	Practice A Practice B HW#2 (Optional)	Link to Reading FMEA Template Online FTA Fishbone Graph
7	Sep 28 [slides] Sep 30 [slides]	Finance Management Overview Cost Estimation Techniques Earned Value Management (EVM) Challenges to Effective Cost Controls	Practice A Practice B	CBS Template Link to Video EVM Template Link to Reading
8	Oct 5	Quiz Session II	Lockdown Browser	None
8	Oct 7	Presentation I - Graded Session	None	In-person Only
9	Oct 12	Mid-Semester Break	No Class	Fall Break E-card
9	Oct 14 [slides]	Introduction to Quality Assurance Types of Metrics for Measurement	Practice HW#3 (Optional)	Quality Template KPI Template
10	Oct 19 [slides] Oct 21 [slides]	Communication Management Overview Manage and Monitor Communications The Five Phases of Team Building In-class Group Discussion	Practice A Practice B Discussion#3	Comm Sample Comm Template Link to Video
11	Oct 26 [slides] Oct 28 [slides]	Introduction to Resources Management Student Presentation Introduction to Procurement and Contracts Student Presentation	Practice A Practice B HW#4 (Optional)	Resource Sheet Resource Plan Proc Template Proc Plan
12	Nov 2 [slides] Nov 4 [slides]	Project Closure and Review Lessons Learned Repository Examples of Successful Projects Student Presentation	Practice A Practice B Discussion#4	Close Checklist Lessons Learned Link to Reading
13	Nov 9	Quiz Session III	Lockdown Browser	None
13	Nov 11	Presentation II - Graded Session	None	Via Zoom
Module 4: Scenario-based Project Management Simulation
14	Nov 16 [slides] Nov 18 [slides]	Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Introduction to Agile Development Scenarios of Project Management Project Management Simulation Game	Assign Final Project	Link to Reading Link to Reading Link to Reading Link to Reading
15	Nov 23	Thanksgiving Week Break	No Class	Thxgiving E-Card
15	Nov 25	Thanksgiving Week Break	No Class	Thxgiving E-Card
16	Nov 30 [slides]	Course Evaluation Survey Final Review and Project Q&A	None	Link to Reading Canvas Q & A
16	Dec 2	Study Day	No Class	Study Day E-Card
17	Dec 7	Final Project Presentation	Final Project DUE	via Zoom