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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) | Apply scientific methods or concepts in solving aviation-related problems | 3 |
2) | Analyze and interpret data | 5 |
3) | Work effectively on multi‐disciplinary and diverse teams | 5 |
4) | Make professional and ethical decisions | 3 |
5) | Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills | 4 |
6) | Engage in and recognize the need for life‐long learning | 5 |
7) | Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice | 4 |
8) | Assess the national and international aviation environment | 3 |
9) | Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving contemporary problems in the field of aviation | 3 |
10) | Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues | 3 |