VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Department of Logistics
VSC 213 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
International Phsysical Distribution
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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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VSC 213
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Fall
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1
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2
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2
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2
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This unit has been designed for both potential and post experience employees in the export trade, in international physical distribution and in freight forwarding. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers the basic theory and prcatice of international physical distribution. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Role of the physical distribution manager | SQA materials |
| 2 | Links with internal and external organisation for international trade | SQA materials |
| 3 | Organisational structures in international trade departments | SQA materials |
| 4 | Consignment delivery terms | SQA materials |
| 5 | International transport modes | SQA materials |
| 6 | Consolidation and groupage arrangements | SQA materials |
| 7 | Least total cost concept | SQA materials |
| 8 | Integration of international distribution procedures and documentation | SQA materials |
| 9 | Revision | SQA materials |
| 10 | Packing and marking of consignments | SQA materials |
| 11 | Factors which affect the movement of consignments | SQA materials |
| 12 | Role of International Customs | SQA materials |
| 13 | The nature and purpose of cargo insurance | SQA materials |
| 14 | Different type of distribution | SQA materials |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | SQA materials |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
10
|
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
2
|
40
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| Final Exam |
1
|
50
|
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
50
|
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
50
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3.
|
48
|
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
10
|
2
|
20
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| Field Work |
0
|
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
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| Portfolio |
0
|
||
| Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
2
|
1
|
2
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| Final Exam |
1
|
5
|
5
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| Total |
75
|
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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#
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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 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest