| INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS | |||||
| 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 | Spring | 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 |
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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) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information | |
| 2) | Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. | |
| 3) | Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. | |
| 4) | Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. | |
| 5) | He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. | |
| 6) | Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. | |
| 7) | He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. | |
| 8) | Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. | |
| 9) | With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |