ILOG214 Intermodal Transportation Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International Trade (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Trade (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ILOG214
Course Name: Intermodal Transportation
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÜNGÖR EVREN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to all elements of intermodal transportation systems; to provide them with a roadmap for effective implementation; and, to highlight critical concepts.
Course Content: Introduction to intermodal transportation system, global transportation corridors, global logistics and transportation infrastructure, container-related transportation activities, multi-modal freight operations, international road-maritime-air and rail transportation related with intermodal transportation, decision support tools for real-time intermodal transportation systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Recognize pros and cons of all types of transportation
2) • Describe effective areas of utilization for types of transportation
3) • Define necessarily and beneficially required conditions in highway transportation and make negative effects minimum for it.
4) • Recognize intermodal transportation which are used for effective usage of types of transportation
5) • Recognize infrastructure requirement in intermodal transportation
6) • Recognize instutional and legal infrastructures of intermodal transportation
7) • Analyze importance and conditions of ensuring unity of intermodal transportation and logistics system
8) • Define documents, together with information flow and transit in intermodal transportation
9) • Know about progresses in real time intermodal transportation
10) • Recognize points to considerin intermodal transportation organizations
11) • Know knowledge and views about required ethical principals in intermodal transportation
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Define objective of teaching a lesson and general approach within course plan unity • Make clear terminology and analyze prevailed complexity • Analyze multimodal transportation concept contrary to single modal transportation concept • Course content related with course plan • Single modal and multi-modal transportation concepts • Methods in multimodal transportation • Definition of intermodal transportation
2) • Define transportation modes • Describe logistic intended characteristics of transportation modes • Compare transportation modes in related with network characteristics • Compare transportation modes for energy efficiency and business cost • Compare transportation modes from side of security and reliability • Use positive side of transportation mode, explain critical intermodal transportation concepts and thoughts for escaping from negative side • Define ethical principles in intermodal transportation • Transportation mode • Expected characteristics of transportation • Expected properties and qualifications of transportation modes • Intermodal transportation and other related concepts Review the concept of intermodal transportation
3) • Define infrastructure components of intermodal transportation • Explain properties of ports,depots, airports, transfer stations • Describe properties of transportation network • Explain functions and importance of logistics country sides • Intermodal transportation infrastructure • Terminals in intrermodal transportation • Intermodal transportation transfer centers and facilities • Intermodal transportation network • Logistics center/countryside concept Make research in definition of intermodal transportation
4) • Explain importance of vechiles in intermodal transportation • Define highway transportation • Specify required knowledge about ships • Explain developments in aircrafts • Explain efforts in adapting wagons to intermodal transportation • Role of vechiles in intermodal transportation • Intermodal transportation and highway vechiles • Intermodal transportation and ships • Intermodal transportation and aircrafts • Intermodal transportation and wagons Analyze first document from reading list
5) • Define transportation units used in intermodal transportation • Explain necessity of standardization and characteristics of containers • Explain adaptation requirements and practical results between container and vechiles • Explain legal situation in containers • Describe other transportation units • Define documents related with transportation units • Explain national/international legal regulation in intermodal transportation • Intermodal transportation and transportation units • Standardization of containers • Regulation in containers • Other transportation units • Documents related with transportation units Analyze third document from reading list
6) • Explain the importance of freight transfer between transportation modes in intermodal transportation • Define freight transfer facilities in terninals • Explain used equipments and developments in freight transfer • Explain points to consider to shorten period of freight transfer and minimize cost • Intermodal transportation and transferring freight between transportation modes • Transfer facilities in terminals • Transfer equipments • Developing transferring operation Analyze third document from reading list
7) • Explain principles in intermodal transportation organization • Define international instutions taking a role in intermodal transportation organization • Explain required documents and their intended use for intermodal transportation • Make emphasis on necessity of providing efficiency in intermodal transportation • Explain the necessity and importance of qualified human resource in intermodal transportation • Intermodal transportation organization • Intermodal transportation and related international instutions • Used documents in intermodal transportation • Necessity of experiment in intermodal transportation • Requirement of educated human resource in intermodal transportation Analyze fourth document from reading list
8) • MIDTERM EXAM • Lecture until 7. week Analyze fifth document from reading list
9) • Explain intermodal transportation from the side of border crossing • Explain benefits and easiness of intermodal transportation from custom perspective • Explain insurance in intermodal transportation • Discuss insurance related terms • Discuss insurance term in logistics • Discuss insurance regulation • Discuss insurance application in transportation modes None
10) • Explain intermodal transportation management • Explain roles of communication and information systems in intermodal transportation • Know about real time developments in intermodal transportation • Explain authority and responsibilities of freight forwarder in intermodal transportation • Discuss measures against to responsibilities which freight forwarder take • Define quality and content of documents in relation with works of freight forwarder • Intermodal transportation principles • Authority and responsibilities of freight forwarder in intermodal transportation • Documents in relation with works of freight forwarder Analyze sixth document from reading list
11) • Define international intermodal transportation corridors • Explain EU directives related with intermodal transportation • For international transportation describe problems and their solutions of operating transportation modes in related countries • Review data about international intermodal transportation demand • Explain planning about intermodal transportation • International intermodal transportation corridors • Related EU directives in intermodal transportation • In different countries, measures taken for perfectly operated transportation modes • International intermodal transportation demand • Intermodal transportation planning Analyze seventh document from reading list
12) • Explain and analyze cost structure of intermodal transportation • Discuss to be able to take measures to diminish cost • Explain measuring performances in intermodal transportation • Explain need of intermodal transportation planning • Explain approach and methods of intermodal transportation planning • Intermodal transportation cost structure • Lowering intermodal transportation cost • Intermodal transportation performance criteria • Intermodal transportation planning Analyze eighth document from reading list
13) • Student presentation • Define international intermodal transportation cases • Define important ports in world and Turkey • Research on developments in intermodal transportation infrastructure and vechiles in world and Turkey • Make comment on documents used in intermodal transportation • International intermodal transportation application • International large ports • Infrastructure and vechile developments in intermodal transportation • Intermodal transportation documents Analyze nineth document from reading list
14) • Student presentation • Define Ro-Ro transportation with cases in Turkey • Define Ro-La transportation with cases in Turkey • Explain expected developments in communication and information technology in intermodal transportation • Explain development in real-time intermodal transportation • Explain views about future of intermodal transportation • Ro-Ro transportation • Ro-La transportation • Information and communication technology in intermodal transportation • Future of intermodal transportation None
15) FINAL EXAM • Make review and evaluation target attainment • Negative and positive sides of all transportation modes • Effective using conditions of transportation modes • Negative effects of highway transportation and beneficial and necessary using conditions • Effective using conditions of transportation modes and intermodal transportation • Infrastructure needs of intermodal transportation • Instutional and legal infrastructure of intermodal transportation • Importance of providing unity between intermodal transportation and logistics system • Transfer, information flow and required documents in intermodal transportation • Real time developments in intermodal transportation • Points to consider in intermodal transportation organization None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Uluslararası Lojistik - Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi
Douglas Long
Çeviri-Uyarlama: Mehmet Tanyaş ve Murat Düzgün
Nobel Ekonomik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic.Ltd. Şti.
ISBN: 978-605-133-210-9
References: Okutman Notları Ve Sunumlar

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Problem Solving
Technical Tour
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Group project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 96
Presentations / Seminar 1 6
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 15
Total Workload 175