MECHATRONICS 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
LOG3206	Silk Road Logistics	Fall	3	0	3	6

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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 :	Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEVENT AKSOY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	Silk Road is taken as the first example of globalization, and its historical and geographical importance as a logistics network are analyzed. This historical example is used to discuss the risk, challenges, and problems of a supply chain network.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Importance of Logistics over the commerce history; Turkey's geological importance in global commerce;

Course Content

Supply chain concepts are analyzed over the historical network of silk road. First attempt to globalization and challenges faced on the road are discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Silk Road
2)	Historic silkroad
3)	Routes and Countries on the Silkroad
4)	Importance of the route
5)	Modes of transportation
6)	Cultural and international variety
7)	Project assignments
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Mini cases
10)	Mini cases
11)	Project Wrap-ups
12)	Presentations
13)	Presentations
14)	General review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Çağrı Haksöz, Sridhar Seshadri, Ananth V. Iyer , 2011. Managing Supply Chains on the Silk Road: Strategy, Performance, and Risk, CRC, ISBN 9781439867204.
References:	Mini cases

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	5	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	2	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	14	1	14
Project	1	45	45
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			151

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)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3)	Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.