ECONOMICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LOG4437 | Humanitarian Logistics | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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 present |
Course Objectives: | To discuss the importance and challenges of Humanitarian Logistics |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Social responsibility; importance of Logistics in Humanitarian Aid; use of mathematical models in social events |
This course provides an overview of humanitarian logistics by introducing the challenging context in which it takes place, the organizations typically involved, the products and services needed, and the operational approaches taken and challenges encountered in meeting the needs. Also operational challenges; funding issues; coordination and strengthening local capacity are discussed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Humanitarian Context and activities | |
2) | Accountability and performance measurement | |
3) | Sourcing & procurement | |
4) | Warehousing & materials management | |
5) | International Transport & use of 3PL in principle and practice | |
6) | DISTRIBUTION MECHANISMS IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE | |
7) | COORDINATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Mini Cases and Project Definitions | |
10) | Math Programming Models | |
11) | Newspaper boy problem | |
12) | Transshipment Problem | |
13) | Project presentations | |
14) | General Review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Hocanın ders notları |
References: | Notes provided by the instructor |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 5 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 30 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Paper Submission | 1 | 45 | 45 |
Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Total Workload | 147 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |