| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| ULT306 |
ROAD TRANSPORTATION |
6 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. KADİR MERSİN |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
|
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to teach students the concept of highway transportation, its historical development and processes and to ensure that these processes can be managed correctly. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the subjects such as importance and components of highway transportation, highway networks and its frequency, frequency of use, problems encountered in highway transportation of goods and the effects of bilateral relations with countries on highway transportation. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Remember the basic information about the international highway transportation sector. |
| Compare the other types of transportation with highway transportation. |
| Define the basic documents such as TIR carnet, ATA carnet, CMR and customs declaration. |
| With the knowledge about sustainable transportation, compare it with highway transportation. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Reading |
Introduction to Road Transportation |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 2 |
Reading |
Legal Framework Road Transportation |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 3 |
Reading |
International Organizations in Road Transportation |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 4 |
Reading |
Loads with Features |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 5 |
Reading |
Hazardous Goods (ADR) |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 6 |
Reading |
Main Routes in Road Transportation |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 7 |
Reading |
TIR Legislation |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading |
Road Transport Codes |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 10 |
Reading |
CMR Convention Concept |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 11 |
Reading |
Responsibilities of Exporter/Importer; case studies |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 12 |
Reading |
Liabilities of Shipper within the scope of CMR |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 13 |
Reading |
Compensation to be paid within the scope of CMR |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 14 |
Reading |
Comparison Between CMR and TTK (Turkish Historical Society); case studies |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 15 |
Reading |
Comparison Between CMR and TTK Cases-2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| GORCUN, O.F. (2010), Karayolu Tasimaciligi, 2nd Edition, Istanbul: Beta Publications |
| Dogan, A. (2014), Karayolu Yuk Tasimaciligi Istanbul: Beta Publications |
| Lu, M., (2016), Evaluation of Intelligent Road Transport Systems , The Institution of Engineering and Technology, London |
| Doğan, A.,(2014), Kara Yolu Yük Taşımacılığı Beta Basım Dağıtım |
| Intermodal magazine Turkish Transport News (http://www.intermodalmagazine.com/) |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences
|
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5 |
| 2 |
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.
|
0 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future
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4 |
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies
|
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4 |
|
| 2 |
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
|
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4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
|
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|
5 |
| 2 |
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
|
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|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
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4 |
|
| 2 |
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.
|
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4 |
|
| 3 |
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.
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4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
|
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5 |
| 2 |
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management
|
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5 |
| 3 |
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language
|
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|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
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5 |
| 2 |
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
|
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5 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
| Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
4 |
52 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam |
7 |
8 |
56 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
7 |
7 |
49 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
43 |
0 |
201 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
201 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
7,9 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
8,0 |
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