TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ILT281	TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT I	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. BİRAY KOÇAK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and operations of international road, sea, air, and rail transportation in their technical, legal, and operational dimensions. Within the scope of the course, by covering the processes of transport modes, international agreements and documents, regulations, digitalization, and sustainable transportation practices, it is aimed that students will be able to analyze global transportation systems from a holistic and contemporary perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content covers fundamental concepts used in international transportation, the structure and operation of transport modes, transportation contracts and documents, and operational processes such as customs procedures and the TIR regime. Electronic documents used in transportation within the digitalization process, international regulations, and sustainable transportation practices are also addressed, aiming for students to gain both a technical and a contemporary perspective.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to analyze multimodal, intermodal, and combined transportation systems, including the relevant documentation, customs procedures, TIR regime, and insurance applications. They will evaluate operational and current topics such as risk management, routing, capacity planning, digitalization, green logistics, and sustainability in transportation. Finally, students will gain the ability to make strategic decisions in transportation management by applying technical, analytical, and sustainability perspectives in light of global strategies, cost management, and regulations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Book Reading	Introduction and Basic Concepts	Lecture, Q&A method
2	Book Reading	Transportation Systems and Sectoral Structure	Lecture, Q&A method
3	Book Reading	Transportation Modes and Comparative Analysis	Lecture, Q&A method
4	Book Reading	Technical Standards and Regulations in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A method
5	Book Reading	Freight Forwarders and Logistics Service Providers	Lecture, Q&A method
6	Book Reading	Transport Contracts and Legal Framework	Lecture, Q&A method
7	Book Reading	Road Transportation I	Lecture, Q&A method
8	Book Reading	Road Transportation II	Lecture, Q&A method
9	Book Reading	Railway Transportation	Lecture, Q&A method
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Book Reading	Air Transportation	Lecture, Q&A method
12	Book Reading	Maritime Transportation I	Lecture, Q&A method
13	Book Reading	Maritime Transportation II	Lecture, Q&A method
14	Book Reading	Port and Terminal Operations	Lecture, Q&A method
15	Book Reading	General Review	Lecture, Q&A method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Christopher, M. (2023). Logistics and supply chain management (6. bs.). Pearson UK.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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		1

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	0

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.		1

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.					4
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.					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.	0
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.	0

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

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.		1
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.			2
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.			2

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.					4

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	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	152