LOGISTICS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Credit
Course Description:
After each course title, there are three numbers, such as 3-0-3. The first
number listed is the number of hours of lecture; the second number indicated
the number of hours of laboratory; and the third number indicates the
number of credit hours awarded for successful completion of the course.
LOGT
3231 - Principles of Transportation 3-0-3
An introduction to the principles of transportation with emphasis on transportation
modal and intermodal operations (rail, highway, air, water, and pipeline
transportation) and transportation management. Consideration is given
to the economic, social political and international aspects of the transportation
industry. The role of logistics information technology in modern global
transportation systems is introduced via topics including electronic data
interchange, global positioning systems, and intelligent transportation
systems. COBA students must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
Junior standing.
LOGT
3232 - Business Logistics 3-0-3
An introduction to a study of the fundamentals of logistics and supply
chain management. Course coverage includes the flow of raw materials,
work-in-progress, and finished goods through the supply chain. Particular
emphasis is given to the design of channels of distribution, management
of inventory, evaluation of transportation alternatives, information flow,
facility location, outsourcing a third-party relationships, and the rapidly
expanding field of logistics information technology. COBA students must
earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
Junior standing.
LOGT
4231 - Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Operations 3-0-3
An examination of the design and management of supply chain operations
in selected logistic settings. Particular emphasis is placed upon the
areas of traffic management, carrier operations, carrier selection and
contract negotiation, and warehousing. Each area is analyzed in terms
of organizational differences, operational processes, variations in information
needs, and performance control mechanisms. COBA students must earn a "C"
or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
A "C" or better in LOGT 3232.
LOGT
4232 - International Logistics 3-0-3
An examination of the many difference between domestic and international
supply chain management activities and functions. Considerable emphasis
is placed upon the importance of ocean shipping and air transportation
and their impact on international trade and global trade patterns. Other
topics covered include INCOTERMS (international commercial terms), the
use of EDI (electronic data interchange) in international transactions,
the management of ocean carriers, the import/export process, the role
of international agents and forwarders, and international sourcing decisions.
COBA students must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
A "C" or better in LOGT 3231.
LOGT4263
- Seminar in Intermodal Distribution 3-0-3
This course requires knowledge of a wide range of logistics terms and
concepts. Students are required to read extensively from the current literature
in the field and to demonstrate proficiency in sourcing intermodal information
via electronic media. A major research project is an integral part of
the course, involving the analysis of organizations and/or topics directly
related to intermodal distribution. COBA students must earn a "C"
or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
A "C" or better in the following courses: LOGT 3231 and LOGT
3232.
LOGT
4790 - Internship in Logistics (3-6)-0-(3-6)
A supervised work-study program in selected logistics and intermodal transportation
companies. Students will be permitted to undertake internships only after
review of academic qualifications and with firm preapproval by the faculty.
COBA students must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
A "C" or better in the following courses: LOGT 3231 or LOGT
3232 and approval of the supervision faculty member.
LOGT
4830 - Special Problems in Logistics (1 to 3)-0-(1 to 3)
A three-hour senior level course that allows LOGT majors to pursue an
intensive study of a specific topic or emerging area of transportation
and logistics to be developed by the instructor. COBA students must earn
a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
A "C" or better in the following courses: LOGT 3231 and LOGT
3232 or permission of instructor.
LOGT 4890
- Directed Study in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation 0-0-(1 to
3)
Independent study and research in selected areas of Logistics and Intermodal
Transportation under supervision of a member of the LOGT faculty. COBA
students must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite:
Approval of the instructor and department chairperson.
LOGT
7432 - Logistics Fundamentals and Strategy 3-0-3
Develops an understanding of logistics systems. The class will apply a
managerial focus approach to integrating the numerous logistical activities
in the supply chain including material management, physical distribution,
third party logistics, transportation, and other topics. The class will
stress practical applications through a case approach and a logistics
simulation.
Prerequisite:
Graduate standing and the completion of the MBA prerequisites or permission
of the COBA Director of Graduated Studies for non-MBA students.
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