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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING
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) Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering.
2) Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions.
3) Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction.
5) Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results.
7) Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member.
8) Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources
9) Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
10) Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field.
11) Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
12) Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age.
13) Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
14) Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices.