Logistics Project - continuation course, 6 credits

Projekt inom logistik, fortsättningskurs, 6 hp

TNSL19

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Logistics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Stefan Engevall

Director of studies or equivalent

Erik Bergfeldt

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 h
Recommended self-study hours: 116 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6KFTL	Air Transportation and Logistics	5 (Autumn 2017)	1, 2	1, 1	Swedish	Norrköping, Norrköping	C
6KLOG	Civic Logistics	5 (Autumn 2017)	1, 2	1, 1	Swedish	Norrköping, Norrköping	C

Main field of study

Logistics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

Air Transportation and Logistics
Civic Logistics

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of project work according to a project model (e.g., LIPS), basic logsitics courses (e.g., Introduction to Logistics and Cost-Benefit Analysis), some basic modelling course (e.g., optimization or discrete simulation)

Intended learning outcomes

The course gives a deeper experience of project based work, applied to the logistics field. This involves applying existing and acquiring new knowledge in various fields, depending on specific project. After the course the student should be able to

within the project area, acquire deep knowledge in some area of logistics
formulate a demand specification from a project directive and update the demand specification according to the evolvement of the project
find and acquire specific knowledge depending on the specific project contents
in the report, relate the work to scientific literature and knowledge in the area
in the report, describe the scientific method chosen for the project
do a project according to a project model
plan a project by documenting the plan in a project- & time plan and also follow up and modify the project- & time plans
present the project result in a written report and an oral presentation
reflect over the work performed, and suggest improvements
make an opposition of another groups work

A further goal for the course is to develop the ability to solve larger problems/assignments and to give capabilities to suggest and communicate solutions to problems related to logistics, and contribute to a well-functioning project group. The projects are carried out realistically, in order to practice for thesis work & the professional career. This means that the project assignments come directly from, or are inspired by real problems. The students are encouraged to find or imagine projects by themselves.

Course content

The common parts of the course are

Lectures on the LIPS-model
How to write a demand specification
Project- and time plan according to LIPS level 2
How to make an opposition
How to find and build a theoretical framework based on scientific literature
How to describe the chosen scientific methodology
How to discuss aspects as sustainability, ethics and social benefit in relation to the chosen method

The remaining parts of the course depend on the specific project

Teaching and working methods

The course has a few initial lectures describing project methodology and related documents, based on the LIPS-model, and final scheduled seminars for presenting the results. Inbetween work is carried out outside of the schedule, with offered supervision. An opposition of another groups work must also be done in the course
The course runs over the entire autumn semester. Students are encouraged to find their own Projects.

Examination

UPG2	Opposition	0.5 credits	U, G
PRA1	Project work	5.5 credits	U, G

Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’.

Grades

Two-grade scale, U, G

Other information

Supplementary courses:
Case in logistics, Methodology course before thesis work, Bachelor thesis

Department

Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

Director of Studies or equivalent

Erik Bergfeldt

Examiner

Stefan Engevall

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 h
Recommended self-study hours: 116 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Books

Merkel, Magnus, Önnegren, Britta, Andersson, Ulrika, (2011) Lathund för rapportskrivning. [Elektronisk resurs]
Linköping, Linköpings universitet, 2011
Svensson, Tomas, Krysander, Christian, (2011) Projektmodellen LIPS
ISBN: 9789144075259
Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2011

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
UPG2	Opposition	0.5 credits	U, G
PRA1	Project work	5.5 credits	U, G

Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Additional literature

Books

Merkel, Magnus, Önnegren, Britta, Andersson, Ulrika, (2011) Lathund för rapportskrivning. [Elektronisk resurs]

Linköping, Linköpings universitet, 2011

Svensson, Tomas, Krysander, Christian, (2011) Projektmodellen LIPS

ISBN: 9789144075259

Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2011

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		U	A	Modules
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)		X	PRA1
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving		X	PRA1
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X	PRA1
	2.3 System thinking		X	PRA1
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X	X	PRA1
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities		X	PRA1
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork	X	X	PRA1
	3.2 Communications		X	PRA1
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context		X	PRA1
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management	X	X	PRA1
	4.4 Designing		X	PRA1
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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