LOG4437 Humanitarian LogisticsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs NURSING (ENGLISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
NURSING (ENGLISH)
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
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.

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 present
Course Objectives: To discuss the importance and challenges of Humanitarian Logistics

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Social responsibility; importance of Logistics in Humanitarian Aid; use of mathematical models in social events

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hocanın ders notları
References: Notes provided by the instructor

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) "To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices. "
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
4) To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
6) "To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. "
7) "To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions. "
8) "To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices. "
9) "To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research. "
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
12) To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.