Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2UTL510Blockchain Technology and Logistics3+0+03808.08.2022
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program International Trade and Logistics (Non-Thesis)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course It is to understand and comprehend how Blockchain transactions can be realized in Logistics and supply chain management within the framework of the principles and basic principles of Blockchain technology. In addition, to have information about the areas in which Blockchain technologies are used in the logistics sector and the difficulties that may occur in practice. Finally, to have information about the Impact of Blockchain on the Transportation Industry and innovative solutions and to comprehend the operation.
Course Content After the definition of Blockchain, Public, private and Consortium Blockchain technologies will be emphasized. The different areas where blockchain technology is used will be examined and the advantages it provides in general as well as the obstacles faced by customers and suppliers will be emphasized. How the said technology is used in customs and foreign trade transactions and the importance of basic principles such as transparency, smart contracts and traceability will be examined. In addition, the European Banking Authority (EBA) report on distributed ledger technology will be examined.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Elma Satroviç
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources
Course Notes Class attendance is compulsory at a rate of 70% (9 weeks excluding midterm exam week).
In this form, the main source of the course is indicated. Students are responsible for the 14-week topics specified in this form, as well as what is taught in the course.
Assignments/tasks are done and delivered on time. This course is conducted in the classroom for three hours per week. There will be no lessons during the midterm week. In this context, the course will continue actively for 13 weeks. Coinciding with the official holidays of the time periods of the course and the lecturer's congress, seminar, etc. If the work coincides with the course days, make-up will definitely be made. If you can't make it to the first lesson, you should wait for the second lesson. Students can be absent from class for 3 weeks due to illness or personal reasons. Attendance will be taken from the first week. Visa week is not included in these 3 weeks. On the dates given to you in the curriculum, relevant topics will be covered and the articles you have read will be discussed. Hasan Kalyoncu University offers students with disabilities equal educational opportunities both in campus life and in education, training and evaluation activities. Having a disability is not a problem for you to pass this course. If you have a disability, please report it to your department advisor. It was stated that the learning focus of the course was critical thinking. For this reason, it is important that you ask questions, listen to the opinions of others and criticize them and participate in the lesson.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Project 1 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 24 6 144
Assignments 2 6 12
Presentation 13 1 13
Project 1 26 26
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 8 243

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the basic concepts of different Blockchain technologies by giving examples.
2 Knows the different areas where blockchain technologies are used
3 Master the applications of Blockchain technology in logistics and supply chain management
4 Explain the barriers faced by Blockchain technology in logistics and supply chain management
5 Provides information and examples about the Global Trade Digitization platform
6 Analyzes and explains the principles on which Blockchain technology is based and shown as an advantage in the logistics industry
7 Knowledge of distribution ledger technology and its advantages/disadvantages
8 Has knowledge about international practices and explains by giving examples

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 What is blockchain technology? Entrance.
2 Uses of blockchain technology
3 Blockchain applications and obstacles in the supply chain method
4 Blockchain applications and obstacles in the supply chain method
5 Blockchain applications and obstacles in the supply chain method
6 Global Trade Digitization platform: IBM-MAERSK collaboration
7 Global Trade Digitization platform: IBM-MAERSK collaboration
8 Mid-term exam
9 smart contracts
10 Traceability principle and other principles
11 DLT: Distribution ledger technology
12 DLT: Distribution ledger technology
13 The future of blockchain technology
14 general evaluation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant