LGMT 636 Online Syllabus 0311 1 
Transportation Management
LGMT 636
Online Course Syllabus
Credit Hours: 3
Delivery Method Online (Internet / Blackboard)
Required Course Materials
Coyle, J. J., Bardi, E. J., Gibson, B., & Novak, R. A. (2011). Transportation (7th ed.). Mason, Ohio: Cengage.
ISBN: 9780324789195
Supplementary Materials
Articles listed on the Critical Article Review list at the end of the syllabus, which are available through the Hunt Library on-line databases.
Course Description
Transportation plays a key role in today’s global economy. The focus of this course is on understanding the technical, operational, and economic characteristics of the different freight and package transportation modes and their application in integrated physical distribution systems. The course addresses regional, national, and international passenger transportation and explores the impact of the different transportation modes, transportation intermediaries, and intermodality on small package, freight, and passenger systems. The course also addresses national and international regulatory constraints and their impact on passenger transportation and global supply chain management. Additional topics include carrier and shipper strategies; alliance management and the use of third parties; transportation metrics; transportation security; and the role of information technology in modern transportation management.
Course Goals
This course was developed for both users and managers of transportation resources in corporate and governmental organizations. Knowledge of the various modes of transportation is crucial to the development and operation of physical distribution systems and passenger networks. As a result, the course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with developing polices and managing transportation in a changing environment including an understanding of transportation
This Syllabus was developed for online learning by Dr. Constantine M.
LGMT 636
Online Course Syllabus
Credit Hours: 3
Delivery Method Online (Internet / Blackboard)
Required Course Materials
Coyle, J. J., Bardi, E. J., Gibson, B., & Novak, R. A. (2011). Transportation (7th ed.). Mason, Ohio: Cengage.
ISBN: 9780324789195
Supplementary Materials
Articles listed on the Critical Article Review list at the end of the syllabus, which are available through the Hunt Library on-line databases.
Course Description
Transportation plays a key role in today’s global economy. The focus of this course is on understanding the technical, operational, and economic characteristics of the different freight and package transportation modes and their application in integrated physical distribution systems. The course addresses regional, national, and international passenger transportation and explores the impact of the different transportation modes, transportation intermediaries, and intermodality on small package, freight, and passenger systems. The course also addresses national and international regulatory constraints and their impact on passenger transportation and global supply chain management. Additional topics include carrier and shipper strategies; alliance management and the use of third parties; transportation metrics; transportation security; and the role of information technology in modern transportation management.
Course Goals
This course was developed for both users and managers of transportation resources in corporate and governmental organizations. Knowledge of the various modes of transportation is crucial to the development and operation of physical distribution systems and passenger networks. As a result, the course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with developing polices and managing transportation in a changing environment including an understanding of transportation
This Syllabus was developed for online learning by Dr. Constantine M.