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Course Modules
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Course AnnouncementsModule 1
Introduction & OverviewModule 2
Global Operation MGTModule 3
Global Freight MGTModule 4
Global Imp & Exp OptsModule 5
Global Logistic MGTModule 6
Group Online SimulationModule 7
Simulation DebriefingCourse Wrap Up
Other Resources
APA StyleGlossary
Virtual Library Logistics
Export911
Export.Gov
Case-Based Learning
Supply Chain Blog
Journal of Commerce
Cook Library
Helpful Hints
Global Suppply Chain Management
Course Assessment & Evaluation
Course MGT 700 Fall 2006International Logistic Management
| Assessment | Components | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles (Literature Review) Postings Represent Group Work | Each Group will research an assigned article and post a one-page word document literature review on the designated thread in the Course Blog regarding its significance in global logistics. They will facilitate the activity and it is worth 5% | 15 | |
| Case Debriefings Represent Group Work | Each Group will submit written case briefs for the four cases that are indicated in the course syllabus. Case Briefs must be submitted online at the start of the class period when the case will be discussed. The Cases are to be posted on the designated discussion thread in Course Blog Each Case is worth 5% |
20 | |
| Refection Journals (Individual work) | A week before the completion of each Module, the students will submit a Reflection Journal into the Course Bog | 10 | |
| Online Participation (Individual work) | Based on quantity and quality of participation related to the online-classes: (1) the article discussion,(2) the online-case discussions, and (3) Simulations discussions. |
10 | |
| Simulation Debriefing Represent Group work | The Simulation Activity is a three part activity and will in Module 6 & 7. The assessment will be based upon the strategies used in developing the team's recommendations, peer collaboration, and the presentation of the debriefing | 20 | |
| The Midterm Assessment Quiz will be facilitated on Blackboard | Midterm Assessment will be a Backward Quiz based upon the assign readings, articles and discussed cases. | 15 | |
| Peer Assessment - Collaborative Rubric | Peer Assessment | 10 | |
The content of the course consist of online discussions except for the week 1 and week 16 which will be in class lessons. Additionally, there will be case analyses, simulation role-playing, assigned readings and posting of related articles to global logistics.
Case Briefs Represents Group Work
Each case brief is worth 10%. Case briefs must be posted electronically discussion thread on Blackboard before the start of the class period when the case will be discussed. .
Case Presentation each group will present two of their six cases analyses and debrief the other groups (1) the core issues (2) analysis (3) suggested recommendations. Each presentation is worth 5%.
Case Peer Evaluation each group will evaluate their group members
Group Simulation Project the Module 6 and 7
Simulation Peer Evaluation each group will evaluate their group members
Literature Review Each group will discuss a current article that will be assigned pertaining to a particular lesson subject and post a one page report on the designated Blackboard discussion thread
Individual Work. Based on quantity and quality of participation related to online class question discussion and online-class case discussion. Additionally individual Reflection Journals will be assessed after each Module.
The Course Syllabus provides information pertaining to each lesson readings, topics and activities. It is essential that you review the syllabus each week for additions and deletions.
Evaluation and Grades Guidelines
- Final Grades will be based upon a normal 100% scale plus the Peer Evaluation of an additional 10%
- Grading Scale:
A 100-90%
B 80-89.9%
C 70-79.9%
D 60-69%
F below 60% - APA style, form, content, grammar, spelling will be taken into assessing the quality of the written assignments regardless group or individual work. Papers that receive A's are based up superior written presentation and go beyond the basic requirements.
- Ethical Guidelines are according to TU's Student Hand Book Student Code of Conduct
- All references (www, journals, books, etc) are required to be sited and failure to make references will be considered plagiarism. Refer to TU Student Hand Book pertaining to plagiarism.
- Any non-authorized collaboration (Group or Individual) will be considered cheating and subject to the guidelines in the TU's Student Hand Book.
- Cheating on the Mid Term Assessment. Cheating on the Mid Term Assessment involves giving or receiving unauthorized help and will be subject to the guidelines on cheating in TU's Student Hand Book.
Books and Articles
- Long, D. (2004). International Logistics Global Supply Chain Management. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers
- Barone, A.P.,Murphy, P.R.,Wardlow, D.L., & Wood, D.F. (2002). International Logistics, 2nd Edition. New York: AMACOM (on reverse at the Reference Desk Cook Library)
- TechRepublic
- International Journal of Logistic Management
- World Trade Magazine
- Logistic Management
- American Shipper Magazine
Bob Blackwell
Course Facilitator
rblack5@towson.edu.com
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