RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LOY207	RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
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 provide the students with the ability to examine the conventional and combined railway transportation at national and international level in terms of logistics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as historical development of railway transportation; freight wagons; wagon numbering and marking; loading, labelling and sealing of wagons; classification of trains; putting in commission; national and international regulations; railway transportation terminology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret about the railway transportation and development of railways in our country.
Explain the Maintenance and Repair Services.
Design models related to railway transportation processes.
Analyze international railway transportation processes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Historical Development of Railways	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Railways in general and swot analysis	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Types and Features of Baggage Cars	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Numbering and Marking in Baggage Cars	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Distribution, loading, labelling and sealing of Baggage Cars	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Classifications and Features of Trains	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Preparation of Assignments	Railway Traffic Regulation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Brake and manoeuvre in rolling stocks	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Determining the Process in Railway Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Railway terminologies	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Preparation of Assignments	International Legal Regulations in Railway Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods via Railway	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Examining Railway Transportation in Our Country	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	Place of Railway Transportation in the World	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gorcun, O.F., Gorcun, O. (2010). Demiryolu Tasimaciligi. Istanbul: Beta Publications
Ponnuswamy, S. Railway Transportation: Engineering, Operation and Management 2nd Edition. UK: Alpha Science International

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 basic concepts related with logistics.					4
2	Relate the information on economy and sustainability with the field.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in logistics operations.					4
2	Relate the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field with International Trade, Business and Economics.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Generate a solution for the problems encountered in logistics activities					4
2	Apply analytical methods and modeling techniques in logistics planning processes					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and practical knowledge about the field within the framework of logistics operations.					4
2	Prepare visual report, presentation and project in English and Turkish about logistics activities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Decide the follow-up and control processes of logistics operations.					4
2	Perform as a leader or a team member and complete the tasks assigned to him/her in the team regarding the planning and implementation of logistic activities.					4
3	Prepare the logistic projects.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field.					4
2	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of logistics activities and human resources performance management.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow national and international sectoral practices and arrange projects and organizations related to logistics area including sustainability, environmental awareness and energy efficiency elements.				3
2	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using logistics-related databases, information and communication technologies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.					4
2	Decide on the necessary planning and regulations regarding his/her field by considering the legal aspects of logistics applications.					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	5	65
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	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	3	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	153