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TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
LJP116 TRANSPORTATION 2 3 3 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Lecturer SELİM AYKAÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer SEREN FIRAT
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Examining the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge on aviation and logistics issues, the problems covered by competition and their importance in the economy, and expectations in sectoral developments, who can plan the cargo and passenger movement by air.
Contents of the Course Unit: Introduction to Logistics, History of Logistics, General Information on Transport Modes, Introduction to Air Transport, Cargo Transport by Air, Air Passenger Transport, Introduction to Road Transport, Parties and Legal Framework in Road Transport, Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road, Introduction to Railway Transport , Parties and Legal Framework in Rail Freight, Introduction to Sea Freight, Parties and Legal Framework in Sea Freight, Freight Calculation in Transport Modes.

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

Knows the comparative properties of transport modes
Dominates international transport regulations
Knows information about transport documents
Calculates the freight

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to Logistics, History of Logistics, General Information on Transport Modes Lecture, Question and Answer
2 Reading Textbooks Introduction to Air Freight Lecture, Question and Answer
3 Reading Textbooks Passenger Transportation by Air Lecture, Question and Answer
4 Reading Textbooks Cargo Transportation and Freight by Air Lecture, Question and Answer
5 Reading Textbooks Introduction to Road Transport; History, Advantages, Disadvantages, Documents Used Lecture, Question and Answer
6 Reading Textbooks Cargo Types in Road Transport; General Cargo and Special Cargo Loading Rules Lecture, Question and Answer
7 Reading Textbooks Freight Calculation on the Road Lecture, Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Textbooks Introduction to Railway Transport Lecture, Question and Answer
10 Reading Textbooks Documents, Parties and Legal Framework Used in Railway Cargo Transportation Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Reading Textbooks Introduction to Sea Freight Lecture, Question and Answer
12 Reading Textbooks Documents Used in Maritime Cargo Transportation, Parties and Legal Framework, Freight Calculation Lecture, Question and Answer
13 Reading Textbooks Pipeline Transportation Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Reading Textbooks Freight: Sample Solutions Lecture, Question and Answer
15 Reading Textbooks General Review of All Transport Modes Lecture, Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Tanyaş, M. & Düzgün, M. (2012). Uluslararası Lojistik: Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi”, Çeviri, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara.
Görgün, M.R. (2019). Uluslararası Lojistik; Kara Yolu Navlun Hesaplama Yöntemleri, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Kaya, S. (2020). Lojistik Faaliyetlerde Dış Kaynak Kullanımı, Ekin Yayınları, Ankara.

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
This program has theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of logistics.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the theoretical and practical basic concepts required by the field of air transportation.
4
2
Defines the terminology in the field of Air Logistics.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
0
2
Gains the ability to use information and communication technology tools.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have the ability to understand and apply sectoral legislation.
4
2
Gains the ability to use the theoretical field knowledge in practice with the awareness of professional ethics.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It takes responsibility in transforming its knowledge and skills into an idea/approach/technology/product with high social/cultural/economic added value by evaluating the risks and opportunities related to personal, professional and/or work area; develops entrepreneurial competence individually or as a team member.
0
2
It takes risks and responsibility in the realization of knowledge, ideas, practices or technologies that bring innovation to its field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By determining the learning needs, it plans and manages the activities aimed at improving the performance of itself and the people under its responsibility in line with the learning objectives.
0
2
Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follows the developments in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language (English) at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
0
2
Uses information and communication technologies as required by the field, based on the computer usage competence defined in the Advanced Level of the European Computer Usage License.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It carries out its activities in line with the awareness it has acquired in the fields of universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
0
2
It acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the data related to the field.
0

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 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 2 28
Assignment (Homework) 14 1 14
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 1 14 14
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 7 7
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 6 6
TOTAL 76 0 198
Total Workload of the Course Unit 198
Workload (h) / 25.5 7,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0