COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MEHMET ALDONAT BEYZATLAR

Offered to

Economics

Course Objective

The course will focus on various modes of transportation and the economic aspects of transportation systems. Course will cover the key principles governing transportation planning, investment, operations and maintenance. Technological change, resource allocation, market structure and regulation, public and private transportation finance and project evaluation; covering urban passenger transportation, freight, aviation and intelligent transportation systems will be introduced as the concepts central to transportation systems. This course aims to provide students about different modes of transportation and interaction between economics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Emile Quinet and Roger Vickerman, Principles of Transportation Economics, Edward Elgar Publishing.
2. Patrick Mccarthy, Transportation Economics, Blackwell Publishing.
3. Kenneth J. Button, Transport Economics, Edward Elgar Publishing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Readings
3. Data Search and Emprical Analysis

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly define transportation economics' concepts.
2. The learner will use necessary data and empirical tools to explain the interaction between transportation and economy.
3. The learner will recognize economic issues defined in reserved books and resources at the library.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Will be announced.

Office Hours

Will be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes