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Title | Maritime Logistics | ||
Code | EBUS632 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof D Song Operations and Supply Chain Management Dongping.Song@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
6 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | Closed book 2 hours | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Lab Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 2000 words | 40 |
Aims |
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The module covers a range of topics including international logistics, freight logistics, container logistics, shipping logistics, and port management. The main aims are to: Provide a study of the key principles and techniques applicable in the management of maritime logistics mainly from the quantitative/analytical perspective; Understand the principles and roles of maritime logistics; Understand and apply a range of quantitative/analytical tools and techniques to improve maritime logistics. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Have a good understanding of the principles, tools, and techniques of maritime logistics management; |
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(LO2) Be able to analyse and evaluate the quantitative performance of maritime logistics systems; |
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(LO3) Be able to apply quantitative tools and techniques to improve maritime logistics performance; |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
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(S3) Commercial awareness |
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(S4) Teamwork |
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(S5) Organisational skills |
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(S6) Communication skills |
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(S7) IT skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work |
Syllabus |
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International logistics and maritime logistics: Freight logistics: Container logistics: Shipping logistics: Port/terminal management: |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |