Curricula

Objectives

The students understand the significance of transport as part of the logistic system and national economy and they know the operation environment of road transport and the contents and utilization possibilities of the main regulations.

Content

Overview of forms of transport
Road transports:
- operation environment
- responsibilities and obligations
- most important national and international regulations
- utilization of technologies.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Karhunen, J., Pouri R., Santala, J. 2004. Kuljetukset ja varastointi.
Sisula-Tulokas, L. 2007. Kuljetusoikeuden perusteet.
Tavaraliikenneyrittäjä. 2020. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.
Karhunen, J., Hokkanen, S. 2007. Kansainväliset tavarakuljetukset.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-distance learning
-small group learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Practical training and working life connections

-Excursions
-Virtual excursions
-Visiting lecturers

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Avoin AMK: no limits
Campus online: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient (1): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives but faces challenges to utilize them in practice.

Satisfactory (2): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives and can utilize them partly in practice.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): Student has gained understanding of course objectives and can utilize them in practice.

Very good (4): Student has attained very good level of course objectives and can apply them into practice.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student has attained an excellent level of course objectives and can apply them into practice in innovative manner.

Prerequisites

Basics of logistics.