Yozgat Bozok University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
OKP2016	ÖZEL ÜRÜN TAŞIMACILIĞI	Elective	2	4	4

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the necessary concepts and legal regulations for effective management of special material transport and to develop solutions to the problems of specific matter transport and logistics encountered in different modes of transport and to learn how to adhere to the relevant legislation.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Öğr.Gör Güven DEMİRTAŞ

Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to explain the role and importance of specific substance transport for global economies.
2	Be able to explain the differences between different modes of transport and the risks they carry.
3	Prepare a delivery according to the current legislation for the desired mode of transport.
4	To be able to produce solutions to the problems that may be encountered during the transport of special materials.
5	Having the ability and expertise to recommend a model that can calculate the risks of specific substance transport.

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Special material logistics and transport, differences in legislation for different modes of transport, problems and solutions in special material transport, information on current models used to reduce the risks associated with specific material transport.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Definition of special items
2	Classification of dangerous substances
3	Legislation on dangerous substances
4	Packing of hazardous materials
5	Marking and labeling of dangerous substances
6	Transport of dangerous goods
7	Transport of dangerous goods
8	Midterm
9	Handling and storing hazardous materials
10	Handling and storing hazardous materials
11	Risk management and control
12	Risk management and control
13	Cold chain logistics
14	Case presentations
15	Final exam
16	Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Bersani, C., Boulmakoul, A., Garbolino, E. , Advanced Technologies and Methodologies for Risk Management in the Global Transport of Dangerous Goods, IOS Press, 2008 .

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Attending Lectures	14	1	14
Question-Answer	14	1	14
Self Study	14	1	14
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	14	2	28
Individual Study for Final Examination	14	2	28
Reading	14	1	14
Homework	14	1	14
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			128

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	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	PO 14
LO1		2	2							4	4
LO2		2	2							4	4
LO3		2	2							4	4
LO4		2	2							4	4
LO5		2	2							4	4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High