FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Logistics Management
LOG 455 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Case Studies and Application in Logistics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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LOG 455
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkProblem SolvingLecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims to improve our student’s problem solution capabilities to industry problems. Besides, with this course, students will increase their presentation and networking skills. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course will be conducted in collaboration with the industry. The problems stated by companies will be converted into case studies. Then students will find solutions and present their resolution proposals to company representatives. Besides, within the lecture, company visits will be undertaken to provide more integration with the industry. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to course | |
2 | What is a case study? How to write a case-based essay? | Guideline Emerald Publishing Chapter 2 What is a case? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. Chapter 9 How to write a case-based essay? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. |
3 | How to analyze and discuss a case study? | Chapter 3 How to analyze a case? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. Chapter 8 How to discuss a case? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. |
4 | Persuasion & Discussion Skills | Chapter 1 Persuasion Argument and the Case Method in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. |
5 | Case study 1- Discussion and Analysis | Case 1 Materials |
6 | Case study 2- Discussion and Analysis | Case 2 Materials |
7 | Guest Company 1 Company Presentation and Problem Description Q&A Session | |
8 | Company 1 Case Formulation and Problem Setting Writing Workshops | Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company |
9 | Solution Workshops & Presentation Preparation | Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company |
10 | Presentations and Company Jury Day | - |
11 | Guest Company 2 Company Presentation and Problem Descriptions Q&A Session | - |
12 | Company 2 Case Formulation and Problem Setting Writing Workshops | Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company |
13 | Solution Workshops & Presentation Preparation | Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company |
14 | Presentations and Company Jury Day | |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Semester Review |
Course Notes/Textbooks | |
Suggested Readings/Materials | The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. How to write cases? Guideline Emerald Publishing |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
2
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20
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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40
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Project |
2
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40
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
6
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100
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
2
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10
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20
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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20
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40
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Project |
2
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30
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60
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
0
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Final Exam |
0
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Total |
168
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains |
X | ||||
2 | To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains |
X | ||||
3 | To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector |
X | ||||
4 | To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain |
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5 | To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration |
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6 | To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches |
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7 | To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains |
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8 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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9 | To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains |
X | ||||
10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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