Transport And Logistics
- Management Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 88 pages
- 8 units
This course, Transport and Logistics, introduces students to the fundamentals of transport and logistics, exploring their interrelationship and role in human societies. It covers the scope and functions of transport, its role in production, traffic management techniques, and transport rate determination. Students will also learn about the transportation of hazardous materials and the importance of service quality in transport, providing a comprehensive overview of the field.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of TPM207, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
TPM207 · UNIT 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORT
This unit discusses the meaning of transport, basic concepts and terminologies used in transport and its importance to the society and economic activities. In other words, the basic features that give expression to transport as a process factor in production will be fully examined.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concepts of transport and logistics
- Show the criticality of transport and logistics in production
- Understand traffic management techniques
- Establish the distinction between transport rates and costs
- Explain hazardous materials classification
- Describe how service quality can be achieved
What it prepares you for
- Logistics Manager
- Transport Planner
- Traffic Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Hazardous Materials Specialist
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Government Agencies
- Manufacturing
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Rate Determination and Negotiation
Unit 1: Transport Rate Determination and Negotiation
Understanding the interplay of service costs, distance, product type, and market dynamics requires analytical skills.
- Module 5: Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Unit 1: Hazardous Materials and their Classification
Classification of dangerous goods into nine classes according to their properties requires careful study.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 49 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Transport: Definition, Scope and Functions
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Transport · 2 hours
Define transport. Explain its features. Discuss its importance.
Unit 2: Scope and Functions of Transport · 2 hours
Identify transport components. Explain transport elements. Discuss transport functions.
- Week 2Module 2: Transport in the Framework of Production
Unit 1: Transport and Production · 3 hours
Explain the link between transport and production. Discuss the role of transport in production.
- Week 3Module 3: Traffic Management
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Traffic Management · 3 hours
Explain the concept of traffic management. Discuss traffic management techniques.
- Week 4Module 4: Rate Determination and Negotiation
Unit 1: Transport Rate Determination and Negotiation · 3 hours
Explain transport rates. Discuss rate determination. Explain rate negotiation.
- Week 5Module 5: Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Unit 1: Hazardous Materials and their Classification · 2 hours
Define hazardous materials. Explain their classification.
Unit 2: Consignment Procedure and Carriage of Hazardous Materials · 2 hours
Explain consignment procedures. Discuss carriage regulations.
- Week 6Module 6: Achieving Transport Quality
Unit 1: Service Quality in Transport · 4 hours
Explain service quality in transport. Discuss stages in service quality. Discuss quality measures.
- Week 7Module 1: Transport: Definition, Scope and Functions
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Transport · 4 hours
Review fundamentals of transport. Complete TMA1.
- Week 8Module 1: Transport: Definition, Scope and Functions
Unit 2: Scope and Functions of Transport · 4 hours
Review scope and functions of transport. Complete TMA2.
- Week 9Module 2: Transport in the Framework of Production
Unit 1: Transport and Production · 4 hours
Review transport and production. Complete TMA3.
- Week 10Module 3: Traffic Management
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Traffic Management · 4 hours
Review traffic management fundamentals. Complete TMA4.
- Week 11Module 4: Rate Determination and Negotiation
Unit 1: Transport Rate Determination and Negotiation · 4 hours
Review rate determination and negotiation. Complete TMA5.
- Week 12Module 5: Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Unit 1: Hazardous Materials and their Classification · 4 hours
Review hazardous materials and classification. Complete TMA6.
- Week 13Module 5: Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Unit 2: Consignment Procedure and Carriage of Hazardous Materials · 4 hours
Review consignment procedure and carriage of hazardous materials. Complete TMA7.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit
- Focus on understanding the key concepts and definitions of transport and logistics
- Practice applying traffic management techniques to real-world scenarios
- Review the classification of hazardous materials and their transportation regulations
- Prepare by reviewing all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs)
- Create concept maps linking transport modes, infrastructure, and economic activities
Questions students ask about this course
What is TPM207 about?
This course, Transport and Logistics, introduces students to the fundamentals of transport and logistics, exploring their interrelationship and role in human societies. It covers the scope and functions of transport, its role in production, traffic management techniques, and transport rate determination. Students will also learn about the transportation of hazardous materials and the importance of service quality in transport, providing a comprehensive overview of the field.
How many units does TPM207 have?
TPM207, Transport And Logistics, has 8 units across 6 modules, over 88 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TPM207?
TPM207 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Management Sciences.
Is TPM207 hard?
TPM207 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does TPM207 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 8 units.
How is TPM207 assessed?
TPM207 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with TPM207?
Logistics Manager, Transport Planner, Traffic Manager, Supply Chain Analyst and Hazardous Materials Specialist.