ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
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) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | |
6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |