| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| ILT109 |
INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS |
1 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
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: |
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 (Highway-Airway-Seaway-Railway- Pipeline - Waterway) |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 11 |
Reading |
Transportation Modes (Highway-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 |
- |
General Revision |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| Waters, D. (2003) Supply Chain Management: An Introduction to Logistics 2nd Edition. New York: Palgrave |
| Ghiani, G., Laporte, G., , Musmanno, R. (2013), Introduction to Logistics Systems Management (Wiley Series in Operations Research and Management Science) , Wiley UK |
| Lambert, D.M., Stock, J.R. (1998) Fundamentals of Logistics Management, McGraw-Hill Book Company |
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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|
4 |
|
| 2 |
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
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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.
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|
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.
|
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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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|
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.
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|
4 |
|
| 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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|
5 |
| 2 |
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.
|
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|
5 |
| 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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|
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.
|
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|
|
4 |
|
| 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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|
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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 |
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 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
174 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6,8 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
7,0 |
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