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    VSC 213 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    International Phsysical Distribution
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    VSC 213
    Fall
    1
    2
    2
    2

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Required
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    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;

    • Will be able to explain the process of physical distribution management in importing and exporting
    • Will be able to assess the responsibility of the international physical distribution function for delivery and cost of delivery of goods
    • Will be able to determine the factors affecting the movement of the export or import order
    Course Description This course covers the basic theory and prcatice of international physical distribution.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    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
    Final Exam
    1
    50
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    50
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    50
    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
    Study Hours Out of Class
    10
    2
    20
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    2
    1
    2
    Final Exam
    1
    5
    5
        Total
    75

     

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