Course Objectives: |
The primary objective of the "Contemporary Approaches in International Transportation" course is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills regarding the current methods, technologies, and regulations used in the international transportation sector. |
Course Content: |
The "Contemporary Approaches in International Transportation" course comprehensively addresses the fundamental dynamics of the international transportation sector, modes of transportation, and concepts of multimodal transport. The course content delves into topics such as global logistics and supply chain management, technological innovations (such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, automation), international regulations, customs procedures, sustainable transportation practices, methods to reduce environmental impact, risk management and insurance, and strategic planning in global markets. Additionally, through case studies and real-world applications, the course aims to equip students with the skills to find solutions to problems they will encounter in the sector, make strategic decisions, and develop innovative solutions. This course is designed to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of current trends and challenges in the international transportation sector and to remain competitive in the changing global economy. |
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:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Grasping multimodal and intermodal transportation concepts, and evaluating the advantages of these approaches.
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Acquiring problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and innovative solution development skills through real-world case studies and applications.
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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.)
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1) Understanding the fundamental dynamics of the international transportation sector and modes of transport.
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2) Developing strategic thinking skills in global logistics and supply chain management principles.
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3) Assessing the impact of technological innovations (such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, automation, etc.) on international transportation and gaining the skills to utilize these technologies.
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4) Being knowledgeable about regulations, customs procedures, and related legal challenges affecting international transportation
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5) Understanding sustainable transportation practices and methods to reduce environmental impact, and applying these practices.
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6) Grasping the importance of risk management and insurance, learning strategies to manage risks that may arise in international transportation operations.
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7) Being able to strategize for global market positioning and gaining competitive advantages in international transportation.
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8) Developing a comprehensive understanding of current trends and challenges in the international transportation sector and utilizing this knowledge in strategic decision-making.
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
1) |
Overview of Logistics |
Materyal
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Logistics and Information Technologies |
Materyal
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Strategic and Financial Logistics |
Materyal
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Organizational and Managerial Issues in Logistics |
Materyal
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Supply Chain Management |
Materyal
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6) |
Purchasing |
Materyal
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7) |
Elements of Logistics Systems |
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Materyal
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Inventory Management |
Materyal
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9) |
Facility Location Selection |
Materyal
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9) |
Facility Location Selection |
Materyal
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9) |
Facility Location Selection |
Materyal
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10) |
Warehouse Management |
Materyal
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11) |
Packaging and Material Handling |
Materyal
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12) |
Transportation |
Materyal
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Transportation Management |
Materyal
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14) |
International Logistics |
Materyal
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge necessary for International trade and logistics. |
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1.1 Explains the basic functions and approaches in this area. |
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1.2 Evaluates different processes in this field with a systematic perspective. |
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It also improves its vision of problem solving by making use of the case method on different topics in international trade and logistics. |
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2.1 Evaluates the knowledge and skills in the fields of international trade and logistics with a visionary approach. |
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2.2 Improves problem solving and scientific decision making skills in individual and team works. |
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2.3 It develops business strategies that may be suitable for different conditions. |
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2.4 Understands the need to adapt to the developments in the business and technology world. |
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2.5 Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in the business environment. |
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Can use theoretical knowledge in scientific research and decision making effectively and report the outputs with an analytical approach. |
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3.1 Solves the problems faced in the field by analyzing them with an analytical approach. |
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3.2 Gains the competence to produce projects that can create new opportunities in different fields. |
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It meets the expectations in the field of international trade and logistics with its competencies. |
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4.1 It develops work study, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, independent decision making and taking responsibility. |
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4.2 Information; uses it to gain cultural awareness by evaluating with a critical and solution-oriented approach. |
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4.3 Associates the changes in the field with a visionary and ethical understanding with quality and cultural values. |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
10 |
10 |
100 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Application |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Study Hours Out of Class |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Presentations / Seminar |
2 |
3 |
6 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
- |
115 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Midterms |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
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2 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
117 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
6 |