| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Associate Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Recognizes the fundamental concepts related to logistics.
- Learn the general structure of the logistics sector.
- Know the role of logistics in the global economy system.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
| Course Description | It aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge to build academic knowledge at the associate degree level about the concept of logistics and its basic functions. In this context, the definition of logistics, its historical development, modern logistics approaches, and its relationship with supply chain management are discussed. Students are taught the functioning of basic logistics functions such as transportation, storage, inventory management, order processing, packaging, customs clearance, and distribution, as well as the connections between them. In addition, the strategic importance of logistics processes on businesses, sectors, and global trade is emphasized, with the aim of helping students gain both a theoretical foundation and sectoral awareness. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Logistics, Definition, Development and Operations |
|
2nd Week |
Definition of Logistics Activities |
|
3rd Week |
The Historical Development of Logistics Industry in Turkey and in the World |
|
4th Week |
Supply Chain Management |
|
5th Week |
Logistics Outsourcing |
|
6th Week |
Logistics Customs Clearance Procedures |
|
7th Week |
Sourcing and Procurement Concept |
|
8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
|
9th Week |
Storage Activities |
|
10th Week |
Modes of Transport |
|
11th Week |
Green and Reverse Logistics |
|
12th Week |
Logistics Information Systems |
|
13th Week |
Terms of Business Logistics Organization |
|
14th Week |
The Role and Importance of Logistics Centers |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | Lojistik Temel Kavramlar, M.Tanyaş, K.Hazır, Çağ Ünv. Yay. 2011
Kavramlar, Prensipler, Uygulamalar Lojistik El Kitabı ( Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Pratikleri ), Hakan Keskin, Gazi Kitabevi |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
|
| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
|
| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
|
| Total Work Load | 156 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.2 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |