MULTIPLE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ILT405	MULTIPLE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT	7	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. MEHDI SAFAEI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to give information about multimodal transportation management system and container-based transportation activity.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in the relationship between the types of transportation, the alternatives of multimodal transportation, examination of the problems in the multimodal transportation that are commonly used in Turkey and development of solution proposals. It covers the applicability of multimodal transportation alternatives in the world in our country.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the multimodal transportation that are commonly used in Turkey.
Remember the integration of transport modes.
Analyze elements of multimodal transportation systems.
Plan the process of multimodal transportation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Role and Importance of Transportation in Logistics System	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading	Basic Features of Transportation Modes	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading	Integration of Transportation Modes: Uniting in Transportation and Containerisation	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading	Bases of Multimodal Transportation System	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading	Commercial Issues and Actors in Multimodal Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading	Operational and Technical Subjects in Multimodal Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading	Legal Framework Multimodal Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Multimodal Transportation Types: Container, ro-ro etc.	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading	Multimodal Transportation Routes in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading	Role and Importance of Multimodal Transportation in EU Transportation Policies	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading	Harbours and Multimodal Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading	Competition in Multimodal Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading	Conflict in Multimodal Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Joseph Tshilomb JK, (2016) Intermodal Transportation: Quintessence, Legal Challenges & Impact on Current Transportation Insurance Schemes , Bloomington: Authorhouse
Sładkowski, A., (2017) Rail Transport—Systems Approach, Springer
Hirst, M. (2008) The Air Transport System, Elsevier.
Wright, P. (2015) Port and Terminal Management, London: Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

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.					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.						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.					4
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.						5
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.					4
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.				3

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