• Transportation Modes (TLLY4500-3018),
         30.08.2022 – 31.07.2023,  5 cr  (ZJA23KTNO3, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose:
    Understanding the role of different transportation modes in Global transportation chain is a basic knowledge of logistics engineer. In this course you will understand the purpose of rail-, road, air- and sea transportation as part of the Global supply chain and acknowledging the requirements of sustainable development. As a result of this course you will get knowledge of the operation environment and utilization possibilities of the main regulations, especially from the service user’s viewpoint

    Competences:
    Transportation skills, Engineering Practice, Knowledge and Understanding

    Learning outcomes:
    You will recognize different transportation modes and technologies in field of road, rail, air, seaborne and combined transportation. You will gain understanding of theory and key aspects of different transportation modes. You will understand the role of transportation modes in companies’ logistics operations.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Knowledge of logistics basis
    Course contents
    Requirements of sustainable transportation, Road transportation, Rail transportation (including combined transport), Sea transportation
    Air transport and new modes of transportation
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Adequate1:
    The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives

    Satisfactory 2:
    The student achieves all the topics described in the course objectives and is able to identify technical solutions that influence transportation modes selection
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3:
    The student achieves all the topics described in the course objectives and understands business and financial aspects at transportation modes comparison,

    Very good 4:
    The student achieves all the subjects described in the course objectives and is able to use well-established methods of analysis in decision-making. Ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5:
    The student achieves the above assessment criteria and is able to analytically self asses the development of his / her own competence during the course.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    -distance learning
    -exercises
    -short reflections/essays
    -learning tasks
    -exam

    Lecturer(s)

    Risto Pakarinen

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Karhunen, J., Pouri R., Santala, J. 2004. Kuljetukset ja varastointi.
    Sisula-Tulokas, L. 2007. Kuljetusoikeuden perusteet.
    Tavaraliikenneyrittäjä. 2021. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
    Karhunen, J., Hokkanen, S. 2007. Kansainväliset tavarakuljetukset
    Nisula, Heiskanen, 2021. Ulkomaankuljettajan käsikirja (not translated)

    Lecturer(s)

    Kimmo Lehtonen

    Working life cooperation

    -Visiting lecturers

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

    Timing

    30.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Learning assignments and 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.

    Enrollment

    01.08.2022 - 31.05.2023

    Groups
    • ZJA23KTNO3
    • LOGRAKVERKKO
    • ZJA22STNO1
    • ZJA22STNO2
    • ZJK22STNO1
    • ZJK22STNO2
    • ZJK23KTNO3
    Alternative learning 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.

    Seats

    0 - 200

    Assessment methods

    Avoin AMK: No limits
    Campus online: No limits

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology