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Sustainable Energy (With Thesis)

SEN 505 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Energy Projects Management
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
SEN 505
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course is aiming at promoting and developing the students' ability for modelling and forecasting in the manner of energy by using real world practices and data sets. Also another objective of the course is to convey students both theoretical and practical information in the field of risk analysis, decision-making process and essentials on energy project financing under the discipline of project management.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to do energy modelling and forecasting by using real world data sets.
  • Be able to know how to manage their knowledge during different stages of the energy project processes.
  • Be able to manage the various kinds of sources of risk on energy projects.
  • Be able to examine the decision-making process of enerjy projects in detail.
  • Be able to describe the dynamics of project financing within the context of structurally and organizationally especially for energy markets.
Course Description The world of the energy projects, selecting energy projects strategically, the role of the projects in the organizations, planning the work activities, Project costs and budget, project activity scheduling

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction and Energy Overview of Turkey and E-Views Program Studenmund, A. H. Using econometrics: a practical guide. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2011: 6th ed. ISBN-ISSN: 978-0-13-137998-5.
2 Introduction to Time Series Modelling- Stationarity Analysis: ADF, PP and Ng-Peron Tests // Application of Stationarity with Industrial Production Index, Exchange Rate Volatility, Electricity and Energy Consumption Data Studenmund, A. H. Using econometrics: a practical guide. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2011: 6th ed. ISBN-ISSN: 978-0-13-137998-5.
3 Alternative Macro Economic Models and Forecasting: ARMA Models (Application with CPI Data) and OLS Models (Application with Energy Data) Studenmund, A. H. Using econometrics: a practical guide. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2011: 6th ed. ISBN-ISSN: 978-0-13-137998-5.
4 Alternative Macro Economic Models and Forecasting: VAR Models (Application with Money Demand Function) and VECM Models (Application with Money Demand Function) Studenmund, A. H. Using econometrics: a practical guide. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2011: 6th ed. ISBN-ISSN: 978-0-13-137998-5.
5 Application for Electricity Demand Forecast for Turkey: Stationarity Analysis (Electricity demand, population and GDP variables) and Alternative Models and Forecasting (ARMA and OLS Models) Studenmund, A. H. Using econometrics: a practical guide. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2011: 6th ed. ISBN-ISSN: 978-0-13-137998-5.
6 Alternative Models and Forecasting: VAR and VECM Models // Forecasting Comparisons with Alternative Models Studenmund, A. H. Using econometrics: a practical guide. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2011: 6th ed. ISBN-ISSN: 978-0-13-137998-5.
7 Discussions on Econometric Modelling Application Results
8 Introduction to Project Finance Albert Thumann and Eric A. Woodroof. (2008). Energy Project Financing: Resources and Strategies for Success. ISBN-13: 978-1420083866; ISBN-10: 1420083864.
9 International Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships: Structure and Organizations Albert Thumann and Eric A. Woodroof. (2008). Energy Project Financing: Resources and Strategies for Success. ISBN-13: 978-1420083866; ISBN-10: 1420083864.
10 Essentials for Energy Project Financing Albert Thumann and Eric A. Woodroof. (2008). Energy Project Financing: Resources and Strategies for Success. ISBN-13: 978-1420083866; ISBN-10: 1420083864.
11 Financing an Energy Business: A Case Analysis From Turkey Albert Thumann and Eric A. Woodroof. (2008). Energy Project Financing: Resources and Strategies for Success. ISBN-13: 978-1420083866; ISBN-10: 1420083864.
12 Delivery of the Application Assignment
13 Decision Making in Projects: A Simple Framework Project Management: A Managerial Approach, Seventh Ed. Jack Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, 2010
14 Project Management Success and Decision-Making Under Difficult Contexts Project Management: A Managerial Approach, Seventh Ed. Jack Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, 2010
15 Risk Analysis and Decision Making Models in Energy Project Management Project Management: A Managerial Approach, Seventh Ed. Jack Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, 2010
16 Review of the semester

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Parts from book that mentioned above and PowerPoint presentations
Suggested Readings/Materials Brooks, Chris. Introductory econometrics for finance. Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press , 2008 : 2nd ed. ISBN-ISSN: 978-0-521-69468-1.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
15
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
6
90
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
55
55
    Total
193

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to comprehend the critical role and influences of energy resources, energy supply and energy demand for policy-makers, collectives and society.

2

To be able to evaluate the problems and circumstances about energy studies by using theoretical and practical knowledge in fundamental disciplines of energy studies such as geopolitics, market dynamics, technologies, risk management, environmental issues, legal issues, transportation, and strategies.

3

To be able to analyse multi-dimensional problems through working with others and to demonstrate leadership in addressing complex issues in the field of energy studies.

4

To be able to develop an understanding of the key energy policy issues relating to structures, markets, institutions, regulations, climate change and environment in a critical perspective.

5

To be able to acquire an informed opinion on contemporary methods, strategies and policies implemented in the international energy arena, and the ability to engage with policy-makers, business representatives, and regulators among others.

6

Be able to analyse, formulate, and handle energy related questions from a social science and humanities perspective, with an overview the theories, scenarios and concepts by using scientific research methods.

7

To critically evaluate data and systematically examine issues relating to the international energy arena, utilizing knowledge on recent developments in the scope of energy studies.

8

To be able to have ethical, social and scientific values in the stages throughout the processes of gathering, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data relevant to Energy.

9

To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project, utilizing appropriate methodologies of broad social sciences and humanities related disciplines applied to the questions and/or issues.

10

To be able to follow new research and developments, publish scientific articles and participate the debates in academic meetings in the field of Energy through a foreign language.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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