INSY 6250/5250 - Project Management - Syllabus Spring 2026 Rev 0

Q: What project management topics are covered in INSY 6250/5250?

The syllabus covers PMI-aligned project management theory and practices, integrated planning (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, procurement, and risk), and risk and stakeholder management. It also includes scheduling methods such as WBS, Gantt charts, and PERT, plus control techniques like CPM and Earned Value.

Q: How are student performance and grades determined?

Grades are based on assignments & quizzes (10%), group/individual project (15%), exams (2) (40%), and the cumulative final exam (35%), totaling 100%. Final letter grades follow non-rounded thresholds: 90+ A, 80+ B, 70+ C, 60+ D, and below 60 F.

Q: What is the policy for missed exams, quizzes, or assignments?

Students must notify the instructor and submit a valid, University-approved excuse within 24 hours of the assessment. Make-up scheduling is at the instructor’s discretion and normally occurs within one week of the original date, and documentation is required and processed through Engineering Student Services (ESS).

Q: What are the homework and academic integrity expectations?

Students must complete all calculations and written work independently, and copying or reproducing another student’s work is prohibited. Homework is due by the Canvas-dated deadline; submissions up to 24 hours late (without an approved excuse) incur a 50% penalty, and no homework is accepted after discussing the solution in class or posting in Canvas.

Oct 5, 2026

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INSY 6250/5250 Project Management course syllabus for Spring 2026 (Rev 0) from Auburn University, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering. The course covers project management fundamentals including PMI PMBOK-aligned theory, the project lifecycle, stakeholder and risk management, and integrated planning across scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, procurement, and risk. Students develop WBS, Gantt charts, and PERT schedules, apply CPM, Earned Value, variance analysis, change management, and project closure. Assessment includes assignments/quizzes, group/individual projects, two exams, and a cumulative final, with grading thresholds and make-up policies.

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INSY 6250/5250: Project Management Spring 2026, Rev 0 Auburn University Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering Course Content: Project Management (PM) is the process of planning, organizing, and managing a technical effort to achieve a predefined goal within the constraints of scope, time, and budget. This course is designed to introduce students to project management theories and practices, equipping them to lead technical teams in technology-driven efforts. Course Outcomes: a) Students will develop a practical understanding of project management (PM) theory consistent with PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), including the project lifecycle, project constraints, stakeholder management, planning, and risk management. b) Students will be introduced to integrated project planning concepts, including the development of scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management strategies used to guide project execution and control. c) Students will learn scheduling techniques—developing a work breakdown structure (WBS), Gantt charts, and PERT—to effectively schedule and control projects and will be introduced to project management planning software. d) Students will learn basic PM control techniques including the Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value (EV), Variance Analysis, Change Management and project closure. Instructor: Richard F. Garnett, Ph.D., P.E., CSP Email: [rfg0004@auburn.edu](rfg0004@auburn.edu) [Office:](Office: Shelby Center 3323G)[ Shelby Center 3323G](Office: Shelby Center 3323G) Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 1:00-2:00pm, Tuesday: 10:00–12:00noon, and Thursday or Friday by appointment (via Zoom) . GTA: Khloud AlZubi Office: Shelby Center Email: [kha0010@auburn.edu](kha0010@auburn.edu)[ ](kha0010@auburn.edu)Office Hours: Pending Communication: Students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to communicate with the instructor & GTAs outside of class to clarify topics and further their understanding of the material. To ask specific questions via email, please send an email with “INSY 6250 or INSY 5250”in the subject line; I try to respond to emails within 24 hours. Text: a) Textbook: “A Practical Project Management Guide for Technical & Non-Technical Professionals by Paul Lu, Kendall Hunt Publishing, ISBN 9781792485602 b) Optional/Reference textbook: “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)”, Project Management Institute, 2021, 7th Edition. The text is available through All Access; All Access is Auburn’s program of delivering course materials to you digitally. All Access is automatically provided for the class and is billed to your Auburn eBill. You will get instructions for this in an email from the AU Bookstore, including how to access the book through the Canvas menu and how to opt out of the program if you choose. Evaluation of Student Performance: Assignments & Quizzes 10.0% Group/Individual Project 15.0% Exams (2) 40.0% Cumulative Final Exam 35.0% Total 100.0% Final grade percentages are not rounded up: 90.0 > A, 80.0> B, 70> C, 60> D, & <60% F Lecture & Assignment Schedule: * Schedules subject to change based on topic coverage and unforeseen events. General Information: Course Website: All course material will be posted on Canvas. If you miss a class, you are responsible for the material covered in the lecture. Please review Canvas regularly for important information and announcements. I assume that when we place an announcement or assignment on Canvas, you see it and read it. Missed Exams, Quizzes, or Assignments: Students who miss a regularly scheduled exam, quiz, or assignment are responsible for notifying the instructor and submitting a valid, University-approved excuse within 24 hours of the time the assessment was administered. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the assessment being recorded as a zero.

FAQs

What project management topics are covered in INSY 6250/5250?

The syllabus covers PMI-aligned project management theory and practices, integrated planning (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, procurement, and risk), and risk and stakeholder management. It also includes scheduling methods such as WBS, Gantt charts, and PERT, plus control techniques like CPM and Earned Value.

How are student performance and grades determined?

Grades are based on assignments & quizzes (10%), group/individual project (15%), exams (2) (40%), and the cumulative final exam (35%), totaling 100%. Final letter grades follow non-rounded thresholds: 90+ A, 80+ B, 70+ C, 60+ D, and below 60 F.

What is the policy for missed exams, quizzes, or assignments?

Students must notify the instructor and submit a valid, University-approved excuse within 24 hours of the assessment. Make-up scheduling is at the instructor’s discretion and normally occurs within one week of the original date, and documentation is required and processed through Engineering Student Services (ESS).

What are the homework and academic integrity expectations?

Students must complete all calculations and written work independently, and copying or reproducing another student’s work is prohibited. Homework is due by the Canvas-dated deadline; submissions up to 24 hours late (without an approved excuse) incur a 50% penalty, and no homework is accepted after discussing the solution in class or posting in Canvas.

Oct 5, 2026

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