GASTRONOMY (TURKISH)
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) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
4) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project