MGT 156 Generic Course Syllabus
I. |
Course |
Course |
Course |
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Prefix |
Number |
Name |
Credit |
Lecture |
Lab |
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MGT |
156 |
Introduction to Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics |
3 |
3 |
0 |
III. |
Course (Catalog) Description |
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Course covers business logistics concepts including the management of
transportation, inventory, packaging, warehousing, materials handling,
order processing, facility location, and customer
service. |
IV. |
Learning Objectives |
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At the completion of this course students will be able to: |
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1. Define and use the basic terminology of logistics and supply chain
management. |
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2. Appreciate how customer value can be created through
logistics. |
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3. Understand the financial impact of logistics to the
organization. |
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4. Describe the role of logistics in the organization and the global
economy. |
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5. Identify the various activities, issues, and challenges important
to logistics and describe how they are related to each other. |
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6. Describe the basic concepts and approaches that are helpful for
analyzing and resolving logistical problems. |
V. |
Academic Integrity |
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Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to
demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic
Conduct. This code prohibits: |
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- cheating
- plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper
citation)
- falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth)
- helping others to cheat
- unauthorized changes on official documents
- pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be
you
- making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
- any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
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There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity
policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing
if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the
policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a
disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of
the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. |
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Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student
Handbook. |
VI. |
Outline of Topics |
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A. Introduction to the supply chain and logistics |
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B. Customer service |
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C. Inventory, supply, and order management |
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D. Domestic and international transportation systems and
management |
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E. Warehouse and distribution management |
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F. Material handling and packaging |
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G. Measuring and selling the financial value of logistics |
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H. International logistics |
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I. Logistics systems and controls |
VII. |
Methods of Instruction |
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Methods of instruction can include lectures, class discussions,
individual and group written and oral assignments, and case
studies. |
VIII. |
Course Practices Required |
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Complete assigned reading, writing, and other assignments and
projects. |
IX. |
Methods of Evaluation |
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Methods of evaluation can include homework, quizzes, exams, class
participation, individual and group assignments, and analysis of case
studies. |
X. |
Instructional Materials |
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Textbook such as The Management of Business Logistics – A Supply Chain
Perspective by John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi, and C. John Langley,
(Thomson-Southwestern Publishing) or Contemporary Logistics by Paul R.
Murphy, Jr., and Donald Wood (Pearson
Prentice-Hall). |
XI. |
Other Sources of Information |
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If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical
disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or
services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office
in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential
course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or
requirement of a course or degree program. |
Effective beginning term: Fall 2006 |
Ending term: |
Syllabus prepared by: L. Saret |
Date: 4/06 |
Reviewed by Dept/Program Chair: S. Cisco |
Date: 4/06 |
Approved by Dean: B. Wooten |
Date: 4/06
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