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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS LGM 3029 AIR LOGISTICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Logistics Management (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DUYGU ŞAHAN

Offered to

Logistics Management (English)

Course Objective

Providing a deep understanding of the function of the air cargo business and its role in global supply chains and logistics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To comprehensively understand the aviation business and the stakeholders involved. 2   To understand the evolution of the air cargo industry 3   To describe the airport connections worldwide 4   To differentiate between various types of air freight and their requirements 5   To be able to discuss the current trends and issues in the air freight industry 6   To have the foresight about air cargo logistics and develop strategies accordingly

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 The Air Freight Supply Chain 2 A Brief History of the Air Freight Industry 3 Airport Connections 4 Cargo Handling Agents 5 Perishable Supply Chain 6 Express and Mail 7 Special Air Cargoes 8 Midterm Exam 9 Cargo Security and Risk 10 Sustainable Aviation 11 Innovation and Trends in Air Logistics 12 Regulations Governing International Aviation 13 Future Projections 14 Term Paper Presentations 15 Term Paper Presentations 16 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Sales, M. (2016). Aviation logistics. The dynamic partnership of air freight and supply chain. Kogan Page. Sales, M. (2013). The air logistics handbook: Air freight and the global supply chain. Routledge.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Textbook presentations, case studies, and group homework.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 ASG ASSIGNMENT 3 FINS FINAL EXAM 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Oral and written competencies regarding the use of knowledge and interpretation skills in the field of Air Logistics via exams along with research and analysis will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

The attendance rules of the university apply.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Asst. Prof. Duygu Şahan

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 14 3 42 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52 Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10 Preparation for final exam 1 16 16 Project Preparation 1 10 10 Midterm 1 2 2 Final 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 134

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 LO.1 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 LO.2 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 LO.3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 LO.4 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 LO.5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 LO.6 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 4 4 5