DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, MARKETING & LOGISTICSTERM: Spring 2006COURSE NUMBER: TRA3035/Monday and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.COURSE TITLE: Foundations of TransportationCATALOGDESCRIPTION ANDPREREQUISITE: This course examines the development and the significance oftransportation, economic characteristics of transportation modes, and theimpact of regulation and deregulation. Course includes case analyses andcurrent transportation management theory and practice. Prerequisites:ECO 2023, ACG 2071, MAN 3025. PROFESSOR: Robert FrankelOFFICE: Building 42, Room 3141OFFICE HOURS: Monday and Wednesday 2:00-3:00 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.; or by appointmentTELEPHONE: Office: 904-620-2780; 1346Home: 904-388-8324Email: [email protected] TEXTS: Transportation, 6th edition, Coyle, Bardi and Novack, Thompson Southwestern, 2006. Other course materials such as assigned articles, outside readings, assignments, etc. will be made available in class or on my homepage.COURSE CONTENT:Course Outline WeeksCourse Overview, Quizzes and Assignment(s) Preparation/Review 2.5Transportation, the Supply Chain and the Economy 1.5Transportation Regulation and Public Policy 1.0Motor Carriers 1.0Railroads 1.0Air Carriers 0.5Water Carrier and Pipelines 1.0Intermodal and Special Carriers 0.5Global Transportation 1.0Security Issues 0.5Costing and Pricing in Transportation 1.5Shipper Process (Documentation) 1.0Information Management and Technology 1.0Shipper Strategies 1.0Carrier Strategies 0.5TOTAL 16.0GRADING:Quizzes (multiple) 200 ptsIndividual Written Assignments (3) 175 ptsClass Participation 50 pts Total 425 ptsFinal grades will be based upon the following point totals, which represent the maximum level of pointsnecessary to achieve each grade. The instructor reserves the right to adjust the point percentages/levelsas necessary. 93-100 (395 - 425 points) = A 90-92 (382-394 points) = A-87-89 (370 - 381 points) = B+ 83-86 (353-369 points) = B80-82 (340 - 352 points) = B- 77-79 (327-339 points) = C+70-76 (297 - 326 points) = C 60-69 (255-296 points) = D0-59 (0- 254 points) = FLectures, class discussions and in-class exercises are not designed to reiterate the reading packet material,so they will cover material that is not in the reading packet. There is no final exam in this course. LIBRARY ASSIGNMENTS: NoneWRITTENCOMMUNICATIONREQUIREMENTS:Quizzes There are multiple quizzes planned for this course. The material for each quiz will cover any conceptsfrom the textbook, handouts, class lecture and discussion, exercises, and speakers. Quizzes will becomposed of short essay questions and occasionally multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. Thequizzes will be in-class or take-home, announced or unannounced - there will be no make-up quizzes,without a valid medical excuse, family emergency or pre-arranged instructor/student agreement. Take-home quizzes handed in late are a bad idea – I accept such quizzes but I assess a severe “late” pointdeduction that varies between 20%-25% per day. It is the responsibility of the student to contact theinstructor to review the results of a quiz. A student’s request for the instructor to review a quiz grademust be done within one (1) week of the date when the quiz is returned in class. Point totals per quiz willvary considerably. A quiz might be worth as little as 5-10 points, or as much as 30-40 points. Longer,more comprehensive quizzes may be a take-home format, and announced and handed out one (1) week inadvance of the due date. I strongly suggest that you stay current with the assigned readings – it willmake the quiz set-up/format a more enjoyable aspect of your life.Individual Written Assignments The written assignments will be handed out in class approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the due dateindicated on the syllabus, depending on the nature of the assignment. The assignments may be casesfrom the textbook, cases combined with textbook material, analysis of course material, web-basedresearch. The purpose of each assignment is to get you involved in the course material, and to help youto understand the issues by making them realistic. The specific requirements for each writtenassignment will be completely discussed at the appropriate points in time. Each completed assignmentwill vary in length, typically from approximately 3-5 pages in length. Written assignments handed inlate are a bad idea – I accept such assignments but I assess a severe “late” point deduction that variesbetween 20%-25% per day. Written Communication Requirements All written communication (except in-class quizzes) must be word-processed: this means any take-homequizzes and the individual written assignments. Provide a cover page with your name for all writtencommunication. Use 12 point/font type, and number the questions/answers. Use no more than 1 inchtop/bottom and left/right margins for all written communication. Failure to follow these guidelines willresult in a loss of points. How you say something is just as important as what you say -- so punctuation,grammar and spelling are an important part of all written communications’ grade. All writtencommunication is due at the beginning of the class period on the given due date. Extra Credit Extra credit will be explained by the instructor at a later date in the semester. It will require students tointegrate transportation and music (to be explained in more detail later). ORALCOMMUNICATIONREQUIREMENTS: This is a very important aspect of this course. Attendance will be formally takenon most all days. I expect you to be in class every day – and your Participation grade will reflect thatexpectation. Participation is based upon student 1) attendance, 2) preparation for class material, 3)frequency and quality of comments, 4) effort, 5) consideration of other students’ and my time, and 6)politeness and respect for others and for me. Unexplained and/or unexcused absences will result insubtraction of points from a student’s “Participation” points. Note #1: you can't participate if you aren't inclass. Note #2: the act of physically being in class is not the same as participating. Students will be calledupon to take a discussion position on issues raised during each class session. It is expected that allassigned materials have been read prior to class.