SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
51041METOZ-LOJ0084	Hazardous Materials Transportation	2	Spring	2	0	2	4

Course Type :
Cycle:	Associate TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor ARZU ÖZÇELİK
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge of Hazardous Materials and the identification of the dangerous goods transportation and other logistic activities related with dangerous and hazardous material. At the end of this course, students will be have knowledge and practical skills to prepare shipments of dangerous goods correctly for transportation.

Course Content:

This lecture looks at current transport systems, procedures and their effects on the environment during transportation of dangerous goods. It considers air pollution, noise pollution and visual intrusion. Current transport systems will be identified and local and national policies to control their environmental impact will be examined. This course is designed to train participants in their responsibilities under the law applicable to the safe handling, storing and transporting the nine classes of dangerous goods. Participants are provided with an overview of the Dangerous Goods Act/Regulations and their application. This lecture includes presentations, group workshops and case studies and knowledge verification. The lecture will content the nine classifications, documentation requirements, safety marks - labels/placards, safety requirements for transportation of dangerous goods and training requirement.

Course Specific Rules

None

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Identify the Hazardous Materials.
2) to have general knowledge about ADR rules, which are the rules for the international transportation of hazardous mateials by roadways.
3) To have knowledge about the responsibilities of the parties of the hazardous materials transportation.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) know the description of hazardous materials by United Nations and the risk classes of Hazardous Materials.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) to recognize and identify the markings and labels on the packagings of Hazardous Materials.
2) identfy the documents used for hazardous materials transportation.
3) to clarify loading, unloading and stowing conditions of hazardous materials for each transport mode.
4) to have knowledge about the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, which are the rules for the transportation of hazardous materials by international airways.
5) to have general knowledge about RID rules, which are the rules for the international transportation of hazardous mateials by railways.
6) to have general knowledge about IMDG codes, which are the rules for the international transportation of hazardous mateials by seaways.
7) to have general knowledge about the tank trucks used for dangerous goods transportations and the marking, labeling and placarding of this tank trucks.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Description of Dangerous Goods	-
2)	Introduction to Hazardous Materials Transportation	-
3)	Classification of Hazardous Materials	-
4)	Packing of Hazardous Materials	-
5)	Marking and Labeling of Hazardous Materials	-
6)	Documents for Hazardous Materials Transportation	-
7)	Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Airways IATA DGR	-
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Railways RID Rules	-
10)	Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Seaways IMDG Codes	-
11)	Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Roadways ADR Rules	-
12)	Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Roadways Adaptation of Turkey to ADR Rules	-
13)	Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods	-
14)	Emergency Measures	-

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	9	11	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	10
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Lists the duties and responsibilities of all parties along the supply chain.
2) Lists warehouse operation procedures, order management, material handling, packaging and labelling processes.
3) Having basic knowledge of logistics, foreign trade, marketing and customs legislation.
4) Explains the processes related to foreign trade (INCOTERMS and payment methods, etc.). Having knowledge about INCOTERMS.
5) Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.
6) Ability to follow and analyze the internal and external environment of businesses in the field of logistics by knowing the basic characteristics and economic life
7) Ability to analyze complex problems and bring a multifaceted perspective to problems by synthesizing different ideas, thanks to the applied training received in the field of logistics.
8) Ability to use theoretical methods regarding design, planning and decision-making within the scope of logistics activities in the field of application.
9) Ability to interpret and evaluate classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and tendencies in the sector.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Lists the duties and responsibilities of all parties along the supply chain.
2)	Lists warehouse operation procedures, order management, material handling, packaging and labelling processes.	4
3)	Having basic knowledge of logistics, foreign trade, marketing and customs legislation.	3
4)	Explains the processes related to foreign trade (INCOTERMS and payment methods, etc.). Having knowledge about INCOTERMS.
5)	Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.
6)	Ability to follow and analyze the internal and external environment of businesses in the field of logistics by knowing the basic characteristics and economic life
7)	Ability to analyze complex problems and bring a multifaceted perspective to problems by synthesizing different ideas, thanks to the applied training received in the field of logistics.
8)	Ability to use theoretical methods regarding design, planning and decision-making within the scope of logistics activities in the field of application.
9)	Ability to interpret and evaluate classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and tendencies in the sector.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Case Study
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	1	6	6
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	48
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	2	4
Midterms	1	8	8
Semester Final Exam	1	17	17
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	29
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			77
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			4

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları - Lecturer Notes Tehlikeli Madde Lojistiği ve İş Güvenliği, Ömer Faruk Görçün, Murat Erdal, Beta Yayınları Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA
References:	Vaka Analizleri - Case Studies Dergi ve gazete yazıları - articles