BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
LOG4743 Information Systems for Logistics Management Spring 3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. LEVENT AKSOY
Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Recommended Optional Program Components: Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course  Drama  Educational Game  Guest Speaker  Lecture  Other: Supply Chain Management for E-com
Course Objectives: This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of Information Systems used in the modern business environment, as well as logistics operations. New trends and innovations in the information technologies are also discussed. Students will be familiarized with the information technologies that used in supply chain and logistics operations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
-Be familiar of basic terminology for Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT);
-Acknowledge the importance of IS/IT in logistics systems operations;
-Understand the data privacy, ethics and system security issues;
-Relate logistics processes with e-business processes.

Course Content

What is an information system, components of information system, current information technologies, importance of IS/IT in logistics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Student Welcoming What’s IS/IT Discussion of syllabus
2) Data, Information, Knowledge Read Chaps 1 and 2
3) Types of Information Systems Read Chap 4
4) Data Quality and Collection Read Chap 5
5) Disruptive Technologies Read Chap 6
6) E-commerce and E- Business Read Chap 7, 7a
7) E-commerce and Logistics Operations Read Chap 8
8) Midterm Exam Week
9) Supply Chain Read Chap 9
10) Supply Chain Management Read Chap 11
11) IT in Transportation Read Chap 12
12) IT in Storage Read Chap 14
13) Project Reviews Read Chap 3
14) Project Reviews Read Chap 16

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Textbook/Ders Kitabı:
Heizer, J, B. Render, and C. Munson, Operations Management, 14 Ed., Pearson Education, 2024. (https://mlm.pearson.com/enrollment/gunalay20664)

Supplementary Texts/Ek Metinler:
-Collier and Evans 2017. Operations and Supply Chain Management, 6th Cengage. (available bookstore, online text).
-Russel and Taylor, Operations and Supply Chain Management, 8thEdition Wiley. (available bookstore)
-Stevenson W. L., Operations Management, 9th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2007.
-Chase and Jacobs, Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Core, 3rd Edition (available bookstore)
-Krajewski L. J., Ritzman L. P., Operations Management, 7th Ed., Pearson, 2007.      
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 6 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 98
Project 1 17
Quizzes 6 18
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 3
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 4
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 4
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 2
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 3
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment 3
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business 3
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding 3
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology 2
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 3
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 3