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COURSE SYLLABUS AND POLICIES

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

TRNS 3630

INSTRUCTOR: G. L. HILLOFFICE: ROOM BAS - S 252

PHONE: OFFICE: 898-2554 FAX: 898-2869 E-Mail:

A.Course Description and Objectives. [Prerequisite TRNS 1610 or permission of instructor.]

1..This course provides an understanding of the relationship between the logistics system, other important business functions and the external environment and the importance of transportation in the design of logistics systems. It will develop the individual student’s analytical skills and problem solving abilities in a logistical setting.

2. The objectives of the course are to provide the opportunity for the students to:

a.Develop an understanding of the economic, social and political aspects of transportation systems of the United States.

b.To understand the interrelationships among transportation, physical distribution, logistics, marketing, production, and financial management as they impact the flow of raw materials and finished goods through the system.

c.Develop detail analysis of the freight traffic function in the logistics system. The course includes rate and classification systems, claim liability, shipping document procedures, carrier selection, and other aspects associated with organizing and operating traffic departments.

d.Acquire overall integrated picture of the area of activity known as logistics.

e.Develop a vocabulary of logistics terms.

B.Outline of Course Topics.

Topics include history and economics of logistics with a transportation management view of the logistics distribution system.

1.Overview of Logistics

a.Development and Growth of Logistics

b.Logistics Interfaces

c.Customer Service

2.The Elements of Logistics Systems

a.Domestic Transportation Systems

b.Transportation Regulation, Deregulation, and Rates

c.The Traffic Management Function

d.Warehousing and Distribution Centers

e.International Logistics

3.Analyzing, Designing, and Implementing a Logistics System

a.Logistics Systems Analysis and Design

b.Logistics Systems Controls

c.Logistics Systems Organization

d.Logistics Future Directions

C.Activities Required of Students.

1.Case Studies

2.Outside Readings

3.Term Paper / Project

4.Possible visits of transportation and logistic sites

D.Evaluation Procedures.

Standard grading procedures: 100-90 = A; 89-80 = B; 79-70 = C; 69-60 = D; 59-0 = F

1.Periodic Tests 40 %

2.Case Studies 20 %

3.Term Paper / Project20 %

4.Outside Readings and Quizzes10 %

5.Class attendance and participation10 %

(Make up of quizzes, tests, and other course required activities must be arranged prior to scheduled activity and will be approved only with excused absence)

Note: The last day to drop the course without a grade is SEP 12, 2004.

The last day to drop this course with a grade of "W" is DEC 2, 2004.

E.References and Text.

Texts are as follows:

1. Contemporary Logistics, James C. Johnson and Donald E. Wood Macmillan Publishing Company, New York. {REQUIRED}

2.Contemporary Transportation, Donald E. Wood and James C. Johnson, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York., Fifth Edition. {Reference}

  1. Logistics, David J. Bloomberg, Stephen LeMay, and Joe B. Hanna, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Reference}

4. Practical Handbook of Industrial Traffic Management, Charles H. Wager, Richard C. Colton, and Edmund S. Ward, The Traffic Service Corporation, Washington, DC. {Reference}

5. Traffic Management, Kenneth U. Flood, William C. Brown Company Publishers, Dubuque, Iowa. {Reference}

6.Transportation, John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi, and Joseph L. Cavinato, West Publishing Company, New York. {Reference}

  1. Transportation Regulation, Marvin L. Fair and John Guandolo, William C. Brown Company Publishers, Dubuque, Iowa. {Reference}

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F.Reasonable Accommodations for Students With Disabilities.

If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or if you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible. Students may also contact the Office of Disabled Student Services (898-2783) with questions about such services.