Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Urban Logistics and Transport Terminals (2500055) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management. New technologies applied to logistics. Urban distribution of merchandise. Transport Terminals by road, for the rail transport, for air transport, for maritime transport. 1 Ability to analyze all aspects related to urban logistics and transport terminals: routing and transport economics, Logistics and terminals. Analyze all aspects related to urban logistics and transport terminals. This subject is divided into two large blocks: on the one hand, tools are provided for the analysis of problems such as routing and transportation economics; and, on the other hand, informative training on logistics and terminals is given, entering into the key points, the usual problems and professional practices. The contents of the subject are: Introduction (Concept of Logistics. Logistics in the transport company). Location of warehouses and inventory management. Route design. Supply Chain Management. Transport of goods. Intermodal transport. Urban logistics. Introduction to transport terminals and analysis tools. Transport terminals: Road and Intermodal. Logistics centers. Exchangers. Transport terminals: Road, Railway, Ports, Airports. Sustainability and logistics. New communication and information technologies applied to logistics

Competencies

Especific

Capacity for the construction and conservation of roads, as well as for the dimensioning, the project and the elements that make up the basic road equipment. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Capacity for the construction and conservation of railway lines with knowledge to apply specific technical regulations and differentiating the characteristics of the mobile material. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Knowledge of the urban management regulation framework. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Knowledge of the influence of infrastructure in the planning of the territory and to participate in the urbanization of urban public space, such as water distribution, sanitation, waste management, transport systems, traffic, lighting, etc. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Knowledge of the design and operation of infrastructures for modal exchange, such as ports, airports, railway stations and transport logistics centers. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Generic

Scientific-technical training for the exercise of the profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works and knowledge of the functions of advice, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation.

Ability to project, inspect and direct works, in their field.

Ability to carry out territorial planning studies and environmental aspects related to infrastructure, in its field.

Capacity for maintenance, conservation and exploitation of infrastructure, in its field.

Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Pose and solve construction engineering problems with initiative, decision-making skills and creativity. Develop a systematic and creative method of analysis and problem solving. (Additional school competition).

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 45h 100.00 %
Self Study 67.5h

Teaching Methodology

Master classes combined with practical cases. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The grade of the subject is obtained from the continuous evaluation grades. Continuous assessment consists of doing different activities, both individual and group, of an additive and formative nature, carried out during the course (inside and outside the classroom). The assessment tests consist of a part with questions about concepts associated with the learning objectives of the subject in terms of knowledge or understanding, and a set of application exercises. Continuous evaluation grade (E), home course work (T). Final grade = 0,8 * E + 0,2 * T The continuous evaluation (E) is made up of two exams with the same weight each. Qualification criteria and admission to reevaluation: Students suspended in the ordinary evaluation who have regularly taken the evaluation tests of the suspended subject will have the option to take a reevaluation test in the period set in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed it or students qualified as not presented may not take the reevaluation test of a subject. The maximum grade in the case of taking the reevaluation exam will be five (5.0). The non-attendance of a student summoned to the reevaluation test, held in the established period, may not give rise to another test with a later date. Extraordinary evaluations will be carried out for those students who, due to accredited force majeure, have not been able to carry out any of continuous assessment tests. These tests must be authorized by the corresponding head of studies, at the request of the professor responsible for the subject, and will be carried out within the corresponding school period.

Test Rules

If any of the continuous assessment activities are not carried out in the scheduled period, it will be considered as a zero score.

Office Hours

To be agreed with the teacher.

Bibliography

Basic