INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ULT107	INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS	1	3	3	7

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	Assist.Prof. MUSTAFA ÖZAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to raise awareness among students about the importance of logistics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the general information in key areas such as objectives of foreign trade policy, the means used to achieve these objectives and the historical process of logistics, objectives and benefits of logistics activities, Logistics management, fields of activity, Logistics departments, concepts of international and local logistics and differences between them, considerations in choosing a company for logistics services, logistics management and transportation modes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define logistic activities and basic legislation on these issues.
Define the components of logistics.
Define the basic concepts of logistics.
Define the differences between transportation and classify these modes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	General Introduction to International Logistics and Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading	Supply Chain	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading	Supply Chain 2	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading	Objectives and Benefits of Logistics Activities	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading	Fields of Activity in Logistics	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading	Logistics Departments	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading	Concepts of International and Local Logistics and Differences Between Them	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Considerations in Choosing a Company for Logistics Services	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading	Transportation Modes (Roadway-Airway-Seaway-Railway- Pipeline - Waterway)	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading	Transportation Modes (Roadway-Airway-Seaway-Railway- Pipeline - Waterway)	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading	Multimodal and Intermodal Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading	Logistics of Disaster	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading	Logistics of Disaster 2	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tanyas-Koksal, M. (2011). Lojistik Temel Kavramlar (Lojistige Giris) Ankara: Cag University Publications.
Kucuk, O. (2014) Lojistik Ilkeleri ve Yonetimi Istanbul: Seckin Publications
Waters, D. (2003) Supply Chain Management: An Introduction to Logistics 2nd Edition. New York: Palgrave
Gürsoy, Y. (2018) Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi 12.Baskı, Bursa: Ekin Basım Yayın

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.						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					4
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.						5

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						5

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						5
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.						5

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.						5
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.					4

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.						5
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.						5
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.						5

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.					4
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management						5
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language						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.						5
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						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	3	39
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	5	7	35
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	174