Logistics (AVM206) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Logistics AVM206 4. Semester 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Field Trip, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course provides an overview about the logistical concepts and terms related to both internal and external logistics. Calculations related to production and material requirement planning, inventory management, capacity planning, forecasting, order management and distribution will be identified. Student may be able to identify and formulate business problems related to the logistical areas such as production planning and inventory control. Analysis and discussion solutions to logistics problems that businesses may encounter will also be covered.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will learn theoretical background information on logistics and supply chain management
  • Students will be able to understand and define integrated logistics activities
  • Students will be able to define, analyze and solve logistics problems of organizations
Course Content Definition of logistics and the concept of supply chain management; the functions of the logistics system; examples of logistics functions and production control, inventory, warehousing, transportation, materials handling, order processing, information handling, and procurement; the logistics system`s relationship to its environment, to other funct

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Logistics and the Supply Chain
2 The Supply Chain Management Concept
3 Logistics and Information Technology
4 Demand Management, Order Management and Customer Service
5 Protective Packing and Materials Handling
6 Transportation
7 Transportation Management
8 Midterm
9 Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location
10 Inventory Management
11 Inventory Management
12 Warehousing Management
13 Procurement
14 Logistics Systems Controls
15 Organizing and Analyzing Logistics Systems
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Paul R. Murphy, Donald F. Wood, Contemporary Logistics, 9th Edition, Pearson International Edition, Prentice Hall, 2008
2. David J. Bloomberg, Stephen B. Le May, Joe B. Hanna, Logistics, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002
3. Donald Waters, Supply Chain Management An Introduction to Logistics, 2nd Edition, Palgrave MacMillan, 2009
4. Donald Waters, Logistics An Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Palgrave MacMillan, 2003
5. Douglas M. Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram, Fundamentals of Logistics, Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 2002

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 5
Homework Assignments 2 15
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of aviation management, and to select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling techniques for this purpose.
2 Acquires sufficient knowledge in Business Administration, Management, and Aviation Management, and obtains the ability to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge from these fields to identify and solve problems encountered in air transportation management. X
3 Acquires the ability to design a complex system or process related to aviation management in such a way that it meets specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and acquires the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. Realistic constraints and conditions include factors such as economic considerations, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, and social and political factors, depending on the nature of the design. X
4 Acquires the ability to develop, select, and utilize modern techniques and tools required for applications in aviation management; and obtains the ability to effectively use information technologies. X
5 Acquires the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems in aviation management. X
6 The ability to work effectively in the disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7 Gains the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and possesses knowledge of at least one foreign language at a minimum of B1 General Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), enabling them to follow developments in their field and share knowledge with others. X
8 Develops an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; and gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. X
9 Acquires knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
10 Acquires knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of aviation management practices on health, environment, and safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of the practices to be implemented. X
11 Becomes aware of the impact of management practices and workplace operations in aviation management businesses on employees' health, the environment, and occupational safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of practices in these areas. X
12 Acquires an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 10 10
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 123