LOG4437 Humanitarian LogisticsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PRIVATE SECURITY AND PROTECTION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PRIVATE SECURITY AND PROTECTION (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LOG4437 Humanitarian Logistics Spring
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: Associate (Short 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) Upon the completion of the program, the students will be able to; Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in private security sector
2) Develop the skill of working in a team cooperatively
3) Develop the skill of identifying and analyzing the vocational problems of private security and resolving them effectively.
4) Develop the behavioral consciousness of occupational ethics and sense of responsibility
5) Develop an awareness for life long learning and physical progress
6) Develop the skill of having information about daily problems and developments about private security.
7) Comprehend the laws and regulations of the sector.
8) Develop the skill of effective communication.
9) Develop the skill of adopting the security technologies.
10) Develop the skill of planning and practicing vocational processes.
11) Develop the skill of having entrepreneurship personality
12) Develop the skill of communicating in the private security sector in a foreign language.