Schedule

Fall 2025

NoteClass Time and Location
  • When: TU/TH, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
  • Where: Richter Math-Engineering Room 103

Week at a Glance

Week 11: Oct 28th and Oct 30th

Lectures
Book Introduction to Resources Management
Book Student Presentation (Tips for Managing Projects, etc.)
Calendar Tue Oct 28th
Book Introduction to Procurement Management
Book Manage and Control Procurements
Calendar Thu Oct 30th
Assignment
Assignment Assign HW#4
Calendar Thu Oct 30th
Project
Project Individual Project
Calendar Release Tuesday, September 2nd
Information
Calendar Due Tuesday, December 9th, 11:59pm
Submit

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]
Aug 21
[slides]		 Course Overview
Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to Software
5 Phases in Project Management
10 Project Management knowledge areas		 Discussion
(self-introduction)
Form Link Test
(getting to know each other)		 Link to Reading
Link to Reading
Link to Reading
Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning
2 Aug 26
[slides]
Aug 28
[slides]		 Identify Stakeholders and Their Roles
Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Management		 Practice A
Practice B
Assign HW#1		 Link to Reading
Link to Reading
RACI Template
3 Sep 2
[slides]
Sep 4
[slides]		 The Vision and Scope Document
Design the Document
Introduction to Project Charter
Develop a Project Charter		 Practice A
Practice B
HW#1 DUE		 V&S Template
Link to Reading
PC Template
4 Sep 9
[slides]
Sep 11
[slides]		 Introduction to Project Planning
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Statement of Work (SOW)
Pitfalls in Planning (Student Presentation)		 Practice A
Practice B
Discussion#1		 PP Template
Online WBS
Link to Reading
SOW Template
Module 3: More Practice of Project Management
5 Sep 16
[slides]
Sep 18
[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 23
[slides]
Sep 25
[slides]		 Risk Management Overview
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
The Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram		 Practice A
Practice B
Assign HW#2		 Link to Reading
FMEA Template
Online FTA
Fishbone Graph
7 Sep 30
[slides]
Oct 2
[slides]		 Cost Management Overview
Cost Estimation Techniques
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Challenges to Effective Cost Controls		 Practice A
Practice B
HW#2 DUE		 CBS Template
Link to Video
EVM Template
Link to Reading
8 Oct 7 Quiz Session I Closed-Book Quiz No Notes
8 Oct 9 Presentation I - Graded Session None In-person Only
9 Oct 14 Mid-Semester Break No Class Fall Break E-card
9 Oct 16
[slides]		 Introduction to Quality Management
Types of Metrics for Measurement		 Practice
Assign HW#3		 Quality Template
KPI Template
10 Oct 21
[slides]
Oct 23
[slides]		 Communication Management Overview
Manage and Monitor Communications
The Five Phases of Team Building
Student Presentation(Communication Traps, etc.)		 Practice A
Practice B
HW#3 DUE
Discussion#3		 Comm Sample
Comm Template
Link to Video
11 Oct 28
[slides]
Oct 30
[slides]		 Introduction to Resources Management
Student Presentation(Tips for Managing Projects, etc.)
Introduction to Procurement Management
Manage and Control Procurements		 Practice A
Practice B
Assign HW#4		 Resource Sheet
Resource Plan
Proc Template
Proc Plan
12 Nov 4
[slides]
Nov 6
[slides]		 Project Closure and Review
Lessons Learned Repository
Examples of Successful Projects
Student Presentation(Case Studies, etc.)		 Practice A
Practice B
HW#4 DUE
Discussion#4		 Close Checklist
Lessons Learned
Link to Reading
13 Nov 11 Quiz Session II (Lessons Covered) Closed-Book Quiz No Notes
13 Nov 13 Presentation II - Graded Session None In-person Only
Module 4: Modern Software Project Management
14 Nov 18
[slides]
Nov 20
[slides]		 Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Introduction to Agile Development
Introduction to Git
Git to GitHub		 All Discussions DUE
on Thursday		 Link to Reading
Link to Reading
Link to Git
Link to GitHub
15 Nov 25 Thanksgiving Week Break No Class Thxgiving E-Card
15 Nov 27 Thanksgiving Week Break No Class Thxgiving E-Card
16 Dec 2
[slides]		 PMP/CAPM Certification
Final Project Q&A		 None Link to Reading
Canvas Q & A
16 Dec 4 Study Day No Class Study Day E-Card
17 Dec 9 Final Project Presentation Final Project DUE