| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Defines basic railway activities and/or applied knowledge based concepts.
- Comprehends the basic functions of international rail transport.
- Describe the railway management operations and learn the financial management of the railway.
- Learns the operation of air, land, sea and railway transportation systems and the legal regulations of these systems.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to teach students the economic, environmental, and logistical importance of rail transport in Turkey and around the world. The course covers the historical development of rail transport, its role at the national and international levels, infrastructure and operating models, types of transport, and its place in intermodal transport. Additionally, the advantages of rail transportation over other modes of transportation, current developments in the sector, technological innovations, and sustainability aspects are examined to help students gain a comprehensive perspective in this field. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
The Concept and Importance of Railway Transportation |
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2nd Week |
Historical Development of Railway Transportation |
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3rd Week |
Development of Railway Transport in Turkey |
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4th Week |
Present Situation of Railway Transportation |
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5th Week |
Railway Line Construction |
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6th Week |
Vehicles and Signalization in Railway Transportation |
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7th Week |
Intermodality in Railway Transportation |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Documentation in Railway Transportation |
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10th Week |
Legal Framework of International Railway Transportation |
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11th Week |
International Organizations in Railway Transportation |
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12th Week |
Railway Lines |
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13th Week |
Operating Procedures in Railway Goods Transport |
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14th Week |
Evaluation of Rail Transportation Management |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Uluslararası Demiryolu Eşya Taşımacılığı, Prof.Dr. Murat Erdal, Utikad Yayınları |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
- Problem Solving
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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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 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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|
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| 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) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
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| Total Work Load | 156 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.2 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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