APS1032H

Introduction to Energy Projects

Management

Lecture 1
Course Outline
 Introduction
• Welcome to APS1032H: Introduction to Energy Project Management

• Instructor:
– Dr. Payam Rahimi (payam.rahimi@utoronto.ca)
– Office Hours: By appointment

• Teaching Assistant
– TBD
– Office Hours: By appointment
– Office Location: TBD

Payam Rahimi, PhD., P.Eng.

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 Course Details
• APS1032H: Introduction to Energy Project Management

• 1 semester, 1 class/week, Mondays 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 3 credits

• Delivery Mode and Teaching Method:

–Classroom Lectures, Room BA 2159
–Blackboard/Portal

• Resources:
– Material provided in the class.
– Notes posted on Portal.
– Text books on Project Management.

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 Course Description
• What is Energy Project Management?

• This course introduces the fundamentals of Energy Project Management.

• Specific characteristics of Energy Projects from planning phase to closeout

are introduced.

• Stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities, and their impact and influence
on the projects are discussed.

• Risk management techniques are introduced.

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 Course Objectives
• The objective of the course is to learn about unique characteristics of
energy projects and the tools to manage these projects. The goal is to give
students a unique advantage in their career by introducing energy project
management concepts. Students will learn about this topic through course
lectures, assignments and project. Students will complete one energy
project management review to practice what they learned. The primary
specific learning and training outcomes are:

– Broaden the students’ knowledge by giving them a brief introduction to project

management in the energy field.
– Acquire a basic understanding of the different phases of an energy project.
– Become familiar with geopolitical aspects of energy projects.
– Understand the roles and accountabilities of different players.
– Manage the risks involved.
– Handle the influences, both internal and external.
– Learn the tools available to project managers.

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 Learning Activities
• Classroom:
– Learn about the concepts
– Examples
– In-class exercises
– Ask questions
– Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged
– Try to come to class prepared, ready to discuss the topics
– Be respectful of your fellow classmates

• Blackboard/Portal:
– Course presentations will be posted
– Announcements
– Links

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 Learning Activities
• Group Project:
– Each student group (3-4 students) completes an Energy Project
Management. Instructor will choose a topic. Groups will apply Energy
Project Management tools to assess the proposed project. The expected
team product will include, but not limited to, a technical report of no
less than 15 pages and no more than 30 pages.

• Exercises/Assignments:
– Exercises will be given to supplement students understanding of class
materials.

• Final Exam:
– This test is designed to test the students’ cumulative knowledge of
Energy Project Management. This will typically be scheduled in class.

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 Course Evaluation

1. Exercises/Assignments 20%
2. Group Project 50%
4. Final Test (TBA) 30%

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 How to Succeed
• Use all the available resources.

• Pay attention to the discussions in the class.

• Contribute to the discussions.

• Ask questions.

• Participate in class activities.

• Don’t pass a topic that you don’t understand.

• Enjoy it.

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