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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS-Fall Semester2+024
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorLect. Bura Sabiha KELEK
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Ethem ARSLAN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim is to provide students with detailed information about the transportation systems used in logistics and to gain the knowledge and skills to decide in which situations each transportation system can be preferred, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the course,The concept and importance of Transportation systems,Transportation Modes (in general manner- examination on work area),Road Transportation,Road Transportation,Rail Transportation,Rail Transportation,Air Transportation,Air Transportation,Maritime and water Transportation,Other Transportation Systems,Transportation Integration,General Review.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Will be able to define the place of transportation systems in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management.16, 20, 23, 9A
1.1 Defines Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management
1.2 Distinguish between the concepts of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management.
1.3 Defines the correlation between logistics and trade.
1.4 Defines the place of transportation systems within Logistics Management.
2. Will be able to recognize transportation systems and freight concepts.16, 9
2.1 Illustrates the types of transportation systems.
2.2. Infers transportation system choices in trade practices.
2.3 Names the types of loads and their characteristics.
3. Will be able to exemplify the features and applications of road transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
3.1 Have an idea about the history of road transportation.
3.2 Defines the different vehicles used in road transportation.
3.3 Recognizes special transportation in road transportation.
3.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of road transportation.
3.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in road transportation in Turkey..
4. Will be able to define the features and applications of railway transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9A
4.1 Have an idea about the history of railway transportation.
4.2 Defines the different vehicles used in railway transportation.
4.3 Recognizes special transportation in railway transportation.
4.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of railway transportation.
4.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in railway transportation in Turkey.
5. Will be able to exemplify the features and applications of air transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
5.1 Have an idea about the history of air transportation.
5.2 Defines the different vehicles used in air transportation.
5.3 Recognizes special transportation in air transportation.
5.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of air transportation.
5.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in air transportation in Turkey.
6. Will be able to exemplify the features and applications of maritime transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
6.1 Gain an idea about the history of maritime transportation.
6.2 Defines the different vehicles used in maritime transportation.
6.3 Recognizes special transportation in maritime transportation.
6.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of maritime transportation.
6.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in maritime transportation in Turkey.
7. Will be able to exemplify other types of transportation and their various applications.16, 9
7.1 Knows pipeline transportation, its types and features.
7.2 Knows inland waterway transportation and its characteristics.
8. Will be able to define the Sustainable and Green Logistics concepts.16, 9
8.1 Defines the basic elements of the concept of sustainability.
8.2 Have an idea about the features and benefits of green logistics.
9. Will be able to interpret the practical applications of the concepts explained in practice during the field visit.16, 9
Teaching Methods:12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the course
2The concept and importance of Transportation systems
3Transportation Modes (in general manner- examination on work area)
4Road Transportation
5Road Transportation
6Rail Transportation
8Rail Transportation
9Air Transportation
10Air Transportation
11Maritime and water Transportation
12Other Transportation Systems
13Transportation Integration
14General Review
Resources
Lecturer Notes and PPT
1. Logistics Management Murat Erdal, Metin Çancı, UTİKAD Yayını, 2. Logistics and SCM M. Hakan Keskin 3. Logistic Handbook M. Hakan Keskin 4. Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management Erdal Nebol, Ezgi Uzel, Tanyeri Uslu 5. International Logistics GlobalSupply Chain Management Douglas Long / Çeviri-Uyarlama: Mehmet Tanyaş - Murat Düzgün, Kluwer

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Understands the basic knowledge, concepts and current theories in the field of international logistics and supply chain management (analysis of logistics systems, purchasing, production, inventory management, warehouse and transportation management, sales and distribution, strategic partnerships, risk management, customer service, etc.).
X
2
Understands the major players, conditions and dynamics in the international logistics and local logistics environment.
X
3
Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in fields such as General Business, General Economics, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics and Foreign Trade.
4
Knows Modern Logistics activities and basic legislation on these issues.
X
5
Develops effective logistics and supply chain strategies using appropriate theory, tools and methods.
X
6
Evaluates the legal framework shaping international logistics activities and the compliance of its activities with national and international legislation and laws.
7
Critically evaluates logistics and supply chain management and practices.
X
8
Interprets the classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and trends in the sector.
9
Takes part in relevant communication networks to keep his/her personal and professional competence up to date.
10
Develops solutions to problems that may be encountered by using basic and current technical knowledge about logistics.
X
11
Determine personal learning needs and develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
12
Learns to learn by developing the skills of accessing logistics-related information, selecting, understanding, interpreting and using what is useful.
X
13
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures.
14
Communicates verbally and in writing with colleagues on logistics issues in Turkish and English at the required level.
15
Analyzes businesses from a managerial perspective.
16
Develops a versatile perspective on problems by synthesizing different ideas thanks to the applied training she/he received in the field of logistics.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving14228
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project11010
Presentation of Project / Seminar155
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12020
General Exam13030
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)121
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(121/30)4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS-Fall Semester2+024
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorLect. Bura Sabiha KELEK
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Ethem ARSLAN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim is to provide students with detailed information about the transportation systems used in logistics and to gain the knowledge and skills to decide in which situations each transportation system can be preferred, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the course,The concept and importance of Transportation systems,Transportation Modes (in general manner- examination on work area),Road Transportation,Road Transportation,Rail Transportation,Rail Transportation,Air Transportation,Air Transportation,Maritime and water Transportation,Other Transportation Systems,Transportation Integration,General Review.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Will be able to define the place of transportation systems in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management.16, 20, 23, 9A
1.1 Defines Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management
1.2 Distinguish between the concepts of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management.
1.3 Defines the correlation between logistics and trade.
1.4 Defines the place of transportation systems within Logistics Management.
2. Will be able to recognize transportation systems and freight concepts.16, 9
2.1 Illustrates the types of transportation systems.
2.2. Infers transportation system choices in trade practices.
2.3 Names the types of loads and their characteristics.
3. Will be able to exemplify the features and applications of road transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
3.1 Have an idea about the history of road transportation.
3.2 Defines the different vehicles used in road transportation.
3.3 Recognizes special transportation in road transportation.
3.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of road transportation.
3.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in road transportation in Turkey..
4. Will be able to define the features and applications of railway transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9A
4.1 Have an idea about the history of railway transportation.
4.2 Defines the different vehicles used in railway transportation.
4.3 Recognizes special transportation in railway transportation.
4.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of railway transportation.
4.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in railway transportation in Turkey.
5. Will be able to exemplify the features and applications of air transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
5.1 Have an idea about the history of air transportation.
5.2 Defines the different vehicles used in air transportation.
5.3 Recognizes special transportation in air transportation.
5.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of air transportation.
5.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in air transportation in Turkey.
6. Will be able to exemplify the features and applications of maritime transportation.12, 14, 16, 19, 9
6.1 Gain an idea about the history of maritime transportation.
6.2 Defines the different vehicles used in maritime transportation.
6.3 Recognizes special transportation in maritime transportation.
6.4 Comments on the advantages and disadvantages of maritime transportation.
6.5 Analyzes the problems experienced in maritime transportation in Turkey.
7. Will be able to exemplify other types of transportation and their various applications.16, 9
7.1 Knows pipeline transportation, its types and features.
7.2 Knows inland waterway transportation and its characteristics.
8. Will be able to define the Sustainable and Green Logistics concepts.16, 9
8.1 Defines the basic elements of the concept of sustainability.
8.2 Have an idea about the features and benefits of green logistics.
9. Will be able to interpret the practical applications of the concepts explained in practice during the field visit.16, 9
Teaching Methods:12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the course
2The concept and importance of Transportation systems
3Transportation Modes (in general manner- examination on work area)
4Road Transportation
5Road Transportation
6Rail Transportation
8Rail Transportation
9Air Transportation
10Air Transportation
11Maritime and water Transportation
12Other Transportation Systems
13Transportation Integration
14General Review
Resources
Lecturer Notes and PPT
1. Logistics Management Murat Erdal, Metin Çancı, UTİKAD Yayını, 2. Logistics and SCM M. Hakan Keskin 3. Logistic Handbook M. Hakan Keskin 4. Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management Erdal Nebol, Ezgi Uzel, Tanyeri Uslu 5. International Logistics GlobalSupply Chain Management Douglas Long / Çeviri-Uyarlama: Mehmet Tanyaş - Murat Düzgün, Kluwer

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Understands the basic knowledge, concepts and current theories in the field of international logistics and supply chain management (analysis of logistics systems, purchasing, production, inventory management, warehouse and transportation management, sales and distribution, strategic partnerships, risk management, customer service, etc.).
X
2
Understands the major players, conditions and dynamics in the international logistics and local logistics environment.
X
3
Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in fields such as General Business, General Economics, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics and Foreign Trade.
4
Knows Modern Logistics activities and basic legislation on these issues.
X
5
Develops effective logistics and supply chain strategies using appropriate theory, tools and methods.
X
6
Evaluates the legal framework shaping international logistics activities and the compliance of its activities with national and international legislation and laws.
7
Critically evaluates logistics and supply chain management and practices.
X
8
Interprets the classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and trends in the sector.
9
Takes part in relevant communication networks to keep his/her personal and professional competence up to date.
10
Develops solutions to problems that may be encountered by using basic and current technical knowledge about logistics.
X
11
Determine personal learning needs and develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
12
Learns to learn by developing the skills of accessing logistics-related information, selecting, understanding, interpreting and using what is useful.
X
13
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures.
14
Communicates verbally and in writing with colleagues on logistics issues in Turkish and English at the required level.
15
Analyzes businesses from a managerial perspective.
16
Develops a versatile perspective on problems by synthesizing different ideas thanks to the applied training she/he received in the field of logistics.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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