MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LOG4437 Humanitarian Logistics Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEVENT AKSOY
Course Objectives: To discuss the importance and challenges of Humanitarian Logistics

Learning Outputs

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: Hocanın ders notları
References: Notes provided by the instructor

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 5 % 10
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 30
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 1 45 45
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 147

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution