Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-06 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameIntermodala transporter
- CodeMMS280
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTSILO
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 81132
- Maximum participants50 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0123 Project, part A 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c | ||||||
| 0223 Examination, part B 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
In programmes
- MPMAR - MARITIME MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- TSILO - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Henrik Ringsberg- Lecturer, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:TEK705 Logistics
Aim
The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding in logistics and transport informatics within intermodal sea and air transport of goods. The course is based on a basic knowledge in logistics, cargo handling and the chartering of goods. During the course, the course participants' skills in MS Excel, as well as in academic writing, will be further developed.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Explain intermodality within international and regional sea and air freight of goods.
- Describe physical, financial and information flows in intermodal sea and air airfreight.
- Explain application of the three sustainability dimensions and resource use within intermodal transport.
- Describe the relationship between costs and revenues in intermodal transport.
- Show understanding of international/national laws in intermodal transport
- Explain operational processes within intermodal transport.
- Apply Excel for calculating freight costs and revenues in intermodal transport
- Carry out and orally present a scientific work.
- Explain the application of transport informatics and its impact on safety, sustainability and efficiency in intermodal transport.
Content
-Intermodal sea and air transport of goods; infrastructure, actors and their roles
- Maritime informatics; information flows, interoperability, data sources, ICT/IT systems, use of IT/ICT.
- Efficiency and sustainability in intermodal transport of goods
- Operational processes when handling goods within intermodal transport (sea and air freight).
- Transport economics within intermodal sea and air transport of goods.
Organisation
The course is organized around
- Lectures and guest lectures (mandatory)
- Video-recorded lectures,
- Project assignment including written report and oral presentation (mandatory)
- Written exam (mandatory)
Literature
We would recommend that you use Chalmers library to access the course literature.
The following literature will be used in the course:
- Course-book: Reis, V. (2019), Intermodal Freight Transportation, Elsevier
- Artiklar, se kursPM
Examination including compulsory elements
- Course element 1 Project work, Submitted and orally presented projectreport. Graded: failed / approved
- Course element 2 Written exam. Grading scale: TH
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.