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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LSK2016 Transportation Economy Spring 2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Recommended Optional Program Components: There aren't any optional program components.
Course Objectives: The students will understand building blocks of the transportation economy, market players, market conditions and operating style and the concepts of importance of the transport economy.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 The assimilation of the basic building blocks of Transport Economics
2 Understand the equilibrium formation of the road transport market.
3 Understand the equilibrium formation of the airline transport market.
4 Understand the equilibrium formation of the rail transport market.
5 Explain the equilibrium formation of the maritime transport market.
6 Know the importance of developing sustainable transport policies.

Course Content

Properties of transportation market, Market demand, Demand and offer elasticity,Pricing policy, Distribution and planing in the transport sector, Economic valuation techniques

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description of transportation Elements of transportation systems Transportation policies Functions of transportation Properties of transportation sector and market Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
2) Offer - demand, market equilibrium and market conditions at transportation sector Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
3) General cost structure at transportation and pricing policy Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
4) Maritime transportation cost structure and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
5) Cost structure of Railways and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
6) Cost structure of Road and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
7) Cost structure of Airway transportation and transportation price Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
8) Estimation of the demand, income and expenses in the transport sector. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
9) Economic valuation techniques and transportation sector Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
10) Public and private sector investments at transportation sector Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
11) Sustainable transport policies Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
12) Operational researchs, transportation problems and assignment models Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
13) Operational researchs, transportation problems and assignment models Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
14) Operational researchs, transportation problems and assignment models Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları bulunmamaktadır (There aren't any course notes).
References: Cem Saatçioğlu "Ulaştırma Ekonomisi Teori ve Politika" Gazi Kitabevi

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 5
Homework Assignments 6 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 6 5 30
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 103

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3