Transportation Modes (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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. Knowledge and understanding: You recognize the differences between modes of transport and the technical solutions for road, rail, air, sea and combined transport. Research and information search: You can make informed choices about appropriate solutions for the use of different modes of transport as part of a logistics system. You can analyse a solution and draw simple conclusions from the overall picture. Engineering in practice: You will consider the role of transport modes in the logistics operations of companies and understand the impact of solutions from the perspective of the service user.

Content (course unit)

Requirements of sustainable transportation, Road transportation, Rail transportation (including combined transport), Sea transportation. Air transport and new modes of transportation

Prerequisites (course unit)

Knowledge of logistics basis

Exam schedules

There is an exam at the end of the course. The date of the exam is determined by the student's own progress.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

-distance learning -exercises -short reflections/essays -learning tasks -exam The use of artificial intelligence is allowed in the course. The course will follow JAMK's values, ethical principles and good scientific practice in the use of AI software.

Learning materials

Tapaninen, U. 2018. Logistiikka ja liikennejärjestelmät. Tavaraliikenneyrittäjä. 2021. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Railas, L. 2020. Incoterms 2020. Nisula, Heiskanen, 2019. Ulkomaankuljettajan käsikirja.

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.

Completion alternatives

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.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Visiting lecturers.

Further information

Avoin AMK: No limits Campus online: No limits Implementation of the course in the Moodle