TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY325	TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to analyse transportation, which covers an important part of economic and social life in 21th century, within economic theories
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as transportation demand modelling which is within the concept of transportation economics, transportation costs, transportation estimation, current issues on transportation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify basic concepts on transportation economics.
Interpret transportation economics by using methods and tools of economics.
Evaluate the theoretical problems related to transportation or current issues using welfare economics, benefit cost analysis and similar approaches.
Explain the processes of transportation system and the data related to these processes with economic and financial reasoning.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to microeconomics: Consumer and Producer Theory, Equilibrium in the market	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
2	Reading	Introduction to transportation economics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
3	Reading	Transportation demand modelling	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
4	Reading	Transportation demand modelling	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
5	Reading	Transportation costs	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
6	Reading	Pricing in transportation modelling	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
7	Reading	Public transportation: Organization and Finance	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Cargo and Passenger transportation: Airports	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
10	Reading	Cargo and Passenger transportation: harbours and Logistics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
11	Reading	Transportation estimation: Theory and Models I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
12	Reading	Transportation estimation: Theory and Models II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
13	Reading	Transportation estimation: Theory and Models II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
14	Reading	Current issues on transportation: local and global	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
15	Reading	Current issues on transportation: local and global	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
BOOK: Saatcioglu C. (2016). Ulastirma Ekonomisi Sistemler-Politikalar- Uygulamalar, Sumer Publications
Prentice B., Prokop D. (2015), Concepts of Transportation Economics, World Scientific Publishing Company

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	Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)			2
2	Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)			2
3	Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field				3
4	Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field				3
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)					4
2	Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)				3
2	By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.				3
3	Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)					4
4	Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)					4
5	Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)				3
2	Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)				3
3	Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)			2
4	Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1		1

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	2	26
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	13	2	26
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	5	35
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	131