Information Package

Program of Business Administration

SEÇ148

ROAD TRANSPORT AND FLEET MANAGEMENT

Course Code
SEÇ148
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can explain road transportation systems, legal regulations and operational processes.
  2. To be able to develop solutions for sustainability, safety and environmental impact in road transportation.
  3. Can make solution-oriented decisions by identifying logistics problems that arise in road transportation processes.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to convey to students the operational and managerial processes carried out in road freight transport companies, introduce vehicle, driver, cost, maintenance, and route planning activities within the scope of fleet management, and provide practical knowledge and skills within the framework of relevant national/international legislation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Role and Historical Development of Transportation within the Logistics System
2nd Week Basic Concepts and Definitions in Transportation
3rd Week General Framework of Road Transportation
4th Week Transportation Operations Organizer in International Road Freight Transportation
5th Week International Organizations in Road Transportation
6th Week Legal Infrastructure of Road Transportation
7th Week International Agreements on Road Transport
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Transport of Dangerous Goods
10th Week Case Study
11th Week Classification of Dangerous Goods
12th Week General Structure of Fleet Management in Logistics Companies
13th Week E-Logistics and Its Applications
14th Week Trip Management
Recommended or Required ReadingErdal, M., & Saygılı, M. S. (2007). Lojistik işletmelerinde yönetim-organizasyon ve filo yönetimi. UTİKAD.
Çancı, M., & Erdal, M. (2003). Uluslararası Taşımacılık Yönetimi, İstanbul: Utikad.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
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 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 14 2 28
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X X X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12 X
K13 X