CS3371 E-Logistics Application System

Part I

Course Duration: One Semester

Credit Units: 3

Level: B3

Medium of Instruction: English

Pre-requisites: Nil

Pre-cursors:
[CS2331 Problem Solving & Programming /or
CS2360 Java Programming /or
CS2363 Computer Programming]
And
[CS3282 E-Commerce Technology]

Equivalent Courses: Nil

Exclusive Courses: Nil

Part II

1.     Course Aims:

This course aims to
(i)       Introduce students to selected areas of logistics operations and the role of IT on productivity improvement;
(ii)    Provide overview of e-logistics applications and their system architectures;
(iii)   Pinpoint relevant issues in the design and implementation of e-logistics systems;
(iv)   Introduce some of the value-added IT services in the logistics industry;
(v)    Identify key application areas and technologies in supply chain management.

2.      Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
(state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given standard of performance)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
 

No.	CILOs	Weighting (if applicable)
1.	Explain the major processes in the e-logistics industry;
2.	Design and implement simple e-logistics related software systems;
3.	Analyze, evaluate and compare different e-logistics systems.

3.      Teaching and learning Activities (TLAs):
(designed to facilitate students' achievement of the CILOs)

Teaching pattern:
Suggested lecture/tutorial/laboratory mix: 2 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. tutorial.
 

ILO No	TLAs	Hours/week (if applicable)
CILO 1	TLA1. Lecture: Concepts & applications of e-logistics in relation to supply chain management. Students are shown the design of some real systems.
CILO 3	TLA2. Discussions: Discuss the pro & con of the systems & suggest improvements.
CILO 2	TLA3.  Practical: Develop simple systems by modifying existing designs.

4.      Assessment Tasks/Activities:
(designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs)
 

ILO No	Type of assessment tasks/activities	Weighting (if applicable)	Remarks
CILO 1	Coursework - Students are required to do survey & design workflow for e-logistics components of particular industries.
CILO 2	Workshop - Build upon designs and applications performed for course work.
CILO 3	Presentation - Students will make presentations of their analysis, comparisons and evaluations of some e-logistics applications.

  

5.     Grading of Student Achievement:

Examination duration: 2 hours
Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.: 40% CW; 60% Exam
Grading pattern: Standard (A+AA-…F)
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.