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GMS 803/MT 8517 Princ Principle iple ipless of Tran ransport sport sportati ation ( Fall 20 2020 20 20)) INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Name: Dr. Hossein Zolfagharinia Email: [email protected] Office hours (online): Mondays 1:00 pm-2:30 pm: URL: https://ryerson.zoom.us/j/95183373656 Fridays 6:00 pm-7:30 pm; URL: https://ryerson.zoom.us/j/93527214953 Tuesdays by appointment CLASS TIMES/LOCATIONS Fridays 3:00 pm-6:00 pm, Virtual Classroom (Passcode: GMS803) URL: https://ryerson.zoom.us/j/97659455105?pwd=TnBOeGN0TUZnZmZBNnhLT2k0Q04yZz09 PREREQUISITES MGT/GMS 401 or MGT 100 or Direct Entry, Anti-requisite: ECN 710 COVID 19 PROTOCOL FOR ONLINE LECTURE AND GROUP MEETINGS  General Information 1. All lectures and office hours will be conducted online using Zoom technology. The online link will be provided by the course instructor through D2L. 2. Before every zoom lecture, make sure you launch the Zoom App and sign in with the Single Sign On (SSO) option. Use your my.ryerson credentials to sign in to your account. 3. According to Ryerson policy, the class will begin at 10 minutes past the hour (i.e., 3:10 pm) to provide students with time to take a break and transition to their next class. 4. Only students who are officially registered in the course can attend the course’s online lectures. All other students will be asked to leave the online session. 

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Potential Technical Issues 5. If you lose your connection to Zoom, please try to reconnect and join the online lecture. If your attempt is not successful, wait 5-10 minutes and try to join again. If none of your attempts are successful, please check D2L before contacting the instructor. The instructor will make an announcement immediately if he encounters any difficulty with his own internet connection. 6. Since some technical issues might be inevitable, in addition to synchronized online lectures, the instructor will also prepare separate recorded videos on each topic and will share the links with students on D2L. Engagement

7. Students must join the Zoom lecture with their microphones muted. Unmuting microphones can occur when the Professor refers to an individual by name or asks them a question. 8. The students are asked to join the Zoom lecture with their video camera turned off. However, students are encouraged to turn on their camera when responding to a question posed by the Professor. 9. Students are encouraged to use a recent photo of themselves in their Zoom profile picture. 1|Page

10. Students are expected to attend all Zoom lectures fully prepared in advance and to be able to contribute knowledgably to the lecture discussion when called upon by the Professor. 11. Throughout the online lectures, students can communicate with their instructor if they need to seek clarification on the course content or would like to contribute to any discussions. To do so, students should: a. Click on the “Participants button”

b. Select the “Raise Hand” option 12. Although all the course content will be posted on D2L along with the recorded videos, attendance in online lectures is highly recommended. To pass the course, each student has to attend at least 6 online lectures. 

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13. The online lectures through Zoom are recorded and used by the instructor for making future improvements and evaluating the class discussions. However, they are not posted on D2L or shared with anyone else. This is to ensure that students feel comfortable asking their questions during the lecture and being involved in class discussions. 14. The online Zoom lectures are not allowed to be recorded or shared without the Professor’s permission. Failure to obtain permission ahead of time will be considered a violation of Policy 61. 

Code of Conduct 15. During online sessions, it is the responsibility of all of us to create and maintain a welcoming and accepting learning environment. All students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct as outlined in Senate Policy 61. 16. Any inappropriate student behaviour online (e.g. Zoom “bombing”) that violates Policy 60 and/or 61 will result in disciplinary actions being taken.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines the field of Traffic and Transportation Management in order to provide a professional level of competency for students who wish to pursue careers in Purchasing and Materials Management and/or Professional Transportation Management. Course topics include transportation regulation and deregulation, transportation economics, buying transportation services, truck transportation, rail transportation, air, marine and pipeline, computers in transportation, customs and excise, dangerous goods, packaging, damage prevention, and carrier claims. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course prepares students to become competent logistics managers in an integrated global economic framework. The objectives of this course are as follows: 1. Understand important elements of transport systems and for students to learn how these elements interact with each other in a dynamic setting. 2. Prepare students to undertake an analytical assessment of logistics challenges facing businesses and transport authorities. 2|Page

3. Develop a strong analytical foundation for students to become hands-on logistics managers or transport managers. 4. Provide a solid foundation for undergraduate/graduate students to conduct research in the transportation field. COURSE MATERIAL Instructor’s Notes: Available on courses.ryerson.ca (D2L Brightspace) Recommended Textbook The Geography of Transport Systems, 5th edition, Jean-Paul Rodrigue (2020), New York: Routledge, 456 pages. Textbook website: https://transportgeography.org/?page_id=58 Additional References [1] Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective, 8th edition, Robert A. Novack, Brian Gibson, Yoshinori Suzuki, John J. Coyle (2018), South-Western College Pub, 528 pages. [2] Principles of Transportation Economics, 1st edition, Kenneth D. Boyer (1997), Prentice Hall, 416 pages. NOTE: The recommended textbook is available publicly online. Additional material (instructor’s notes) for each topic in the tentative course schedule (page 5) will be provided in electronic format. You should login to your course website on D2L Brightspace and check it regularly. All course material will be posted there. GRADING SCHEME Class Participation Mid-term Exam (Friday, October 23, 2020 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm) Group Assignments Class Presentations (see the presentation schedule on page 4). Research-based Essay (due Sunday, November 29, 2020) Final Exam (TBA) . Total

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CLASS PARTICIPATION In addition to regular online attendance, class participation also involves the completion of assigned tasks that facilitate class activities. Your class participation in the online setting has only one component: This component is based on your involvement in the peer evaluation of class presentations; this is to be completed by filling out the presentation score sheet found in Appendix A. To receive full marks for this component (maximum of 5%), you must attend at least 5 classes with presentations (see page 4 for the presentation schedule) and evaluate ALL the presentations for each class. Note: If you miss the evaluation of any group presentations, the associated mark for that component will be lost for that class. For example, in a class with three presentations, you are required to evaluate all three presentations. If only one or two presentations are evaluated, you will not get any credit for the class/classes that you did not evaluate.

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BONUS: In addition to your regular assignments for class participation, you are eligible to receive a 1% bonus if you are actively involved in class discussions and offer insightful contributions. GROUP ASSIGNMENTS 1- Class Presentations Each team will be required to select a case OR a research topic to present to the class on one of the dates stated in the course calendar.  Cases from the textbook must be read and evaluated based on the information provided in the chapter as well as external research (remember to cite all sources). Based on this research, teams are required to provide additional insights about the case and discuss how this information affects the case. 

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For groups doing research on one of the world’s canals, the following areas must be covered: o The history of each canal, why each canal was created, who financed it, how it improved world transportation, its current capacity, who is currently responsible for operating it, its potential environmental consequences, what the future plans are for the canal, and how it will affect world trade moving forward. For teams doing research on the transportation system of a country, the following tasks must be completed: o Analyze the country’s economic development over the last 50 years. o Determine how the transportation infrastructure development supports the economic development of this country. o Discuss different modes of transportation and explain how they might affect the economic growth of this country. o Attempt to forecast how the competitive economic future of the country will be supported by its current transportation planning.

Each team will deliver a 13-15 minute presentation on their chosen topic. It is important to practice and edit your information so that you provide a comprehensive overview of the topic for the class without going over your allotted time. Keep in mind that a more exhaustive analysis can be included in your research essay. One group member must also submit two items to the instructor: 1) the PowerPoint slides with audio (the first slide must include the topic and the team members’ names/student numbers); and 2) a one-page Word document that summarizes the entire presentation. These two documents must be submitted in the Dropbox folder called “Class Presentation” by 6:00 pm on D2L TWO DAYS before the presentation date, there will be a 10% late penalty per day. Using these two documents along with the presentation score sheet, the instructor will evaluate each presentation. NOTES: 1. Each group must record a slide show with narration. Please follow the posted instructions on D2L on how to add audio to your PowerPoint presentation. 2. All members of the team must present and will share the same grade. On the scheduled dates, presentations will be shared online through Zoom during the class time. 3. You will receive 10% of your presentation grade from your peers and the rest from your instructor. 4. Once the class is over, please ensure you stay online to receive feedback on your presentation. There is no need for all of the group members to be present; one representative is enough. 5. Your presentation grades will be posted within one week of the last presentation date.

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6. Students unable to present alongside their team must provide the instructor with documented evidence of illness, family emergency, or other sufficient reason WITHIN THREE working days. If such evidence is provided, the weight of the research-based essay will be changed to 25%. If no such proof is provided, a grade of zero will be given for the class presentation. 2- Research-based Essay Based on the assigned presentation topic, each team will submit a written paper between 18 and 22 pages long (including the list of references)1. All reports must be typed in Microsoft Word (Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, and 1 inch margins). Refer to Appendix B for more details on the format of the essay. The written report is due by 6:00 pm on November 29, 2020 with a late penalty of 10% per day. The report must be submitted to the Dropbox folder called “Research-based Essay”. Groups During the first two weeks, you are free to select your topic.  To choose your preferred topic, you need to login to D2L and enroll in one of the 19 groups located under the “communication” tab.  Each group corresponds to one topic, and each topic must be presented on its scheduled date.  Given the size of the class and the number of topics, each group can have a maximum of seven students.  Anyone without a group will be assigned to a group with less than seven members. PRESENTATION SCHEDULE #

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Deliverables Due Dates Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Oct. 28

Presentation Dates Oct. 30 Oct. 30 Oct. 30

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Interoceanic Passages and Land Corridors [Case] Containers [Case] Transportation Systems in Germany

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High-Speed Rail Systems [Case] Kiel Canal Transportation Systems in Singapore

Nov. 4 Nov. 4 Nov. 4

Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 6

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Dry Ports/Inland Ports [Case] Suez Canal Transportation Systems in the United Kingdom

Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 11

Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13

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The Cold Chain and its Logistics [Case] The Panama Canal Transportation Systems in Japan

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Nov. 20 Nov. 20 Nov. 20

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Transportation and Pandemics [Case] The Cruise Industry (Cruise Ports) [Case] Transportation Systems in the United States

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16 Green Logistics [Case] Dec. 2 Dec. 4 17 Transportation Systems in Canada Dec. 2 Dec. 4 18 Transportation Systems in Australia Dec. 2 Dec. 4 Note: The listed countries (in the table) are among the top 20 based on their transportation infrastructure (e.g., ports, railroads, roads, information technology). Source: http://lpi.worldbank.org

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The title page, table of contents, and appendix are not counted towards the reported page length.

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Additional Topic (AT) Mega Airport Projects [Case]

Deliverables Due Dates December 2

EXAMS The midterm examination will cover Chapters 1-4 AND the Instructor’s Notes on D2L. The final exam will be cumulative and cover everything taught during the semester (weeks 1 to 12). Both the midterm and final exam will be held online through D2L.  Given the online nature of the exam, everyone must start at the same time.  Since it is required to activate the lockdown browser during the exam, you can only use your computer for viewing the exam and answering the questions for the entire exam period. Therefore, please ensure you have a piece of paper and pen/pencil for rough work.  Examinations will be given on a closed book and closed notes basis. However, every student can have one single-sided 8.5" x 11" 'formula sheet' of his/her own for the midterm and one single-sided 8.5" x 11" 'formula sheet' for the final exam. The content of this sheet is not restricted and may include formulas, definitions, solved problems, or anything else desired.  An exam statement will be provided prior to each exam explaining the details of the exam administration. NOTE: There will be no deferred midterm under any circumstances. Students unable to write the midterm must provide the instructor with documented evidence of illness, family emergency or other sufficient reason. If such evidence is provided, the student’s final exam will consist of the material for the final exam as well as the material for the missed midterm, with a weight of 70% for the final exam. If no such evidence is provided, a grade of zero will be given for the midterm. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE Week# Date Topic Introduction to Course- Transportation 1 Sep. 11 and Geography 2

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Transportation and the Spatial Structure

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Transportation Modes (Part I)

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Transportation Modes (Parts II & III)

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Transportation Terminals

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Fall Study Week Midterm: During the regular class time Freight Distribution-Transportation: Oct. 30 Critical Link in the Supply Chain

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Weeks 1 to 5 Chapter 5 and the instructor’s notes Chapter 7 and the Transportation and the Economy instructor’s notes Costing and Pricing for Transportation Instructor’s notes Third Party Logistics Instructor’s notes Chapter 10 and the Transportation and Graph Theory instructor’s notes Research-based essays due by 6:00 pm on November 29 Final Exam Review Weeks 1 to 12 Final Exam Weeks 1 to 12

Note: There is a possibility of having a guest speaker in November.

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Reference Material Chapter 1 and the instructor’s notes Chapter 2 and the instructor’s notes Chapter 3 and the instructor’s notes Chapter 3 and the instructor’s notes Chapter 4 and the instructor’s notes

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Groups 1-2-3 Groups 4-5-6 Groups 7-8-9 Groups 10-11-12 Groups 13-14-15 Groups 16-17-18-AT

Course Management Every effort will be made to manage the course as stated. However, adjustments may be necessary during the term at the discretion of the instructor. If so, students will be advised, and alterations will be discussed prior to implementation. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Ryerson’s Policy 60 (Academic Integrity) applies to all students at the University. The policy and its procedures are triggered in the event that there is a suspicion that a student has engaged in a form of academic misconduct. Forms of academic misconduct include plagiarism, cheating, supplying false information to the University, and other acts. The most common form of academic misconduct is plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence and penalties can be severe. In any academic exercise, plagiarism occurs when one offers as one’s own work the words, data, ideas, arguments, calculations, designs, or productions of another without appropriate attribution or when one allows one’s work to be copied. Students should ensure that they understand the conventions for referencing sources, in footnotes and bibliographies. In addition to citing quotations from all sources, whether from written materials, interviews, or electronic networks, students must credit all facts and ideas that are not their own with footnotes or in-text references, even if they are in the student’s own words. If you do not, it is considered plagiarism. See the Ryerson Library for APA style guide references: http://www.ryerson.ca/library/ref/style.html. It is assumed that all examinations and work submitted for evaluation and course credit are the product of individual effort, except in the case of group projects arranged for and approved by the course instructor. Submitting the same work to more than one course, without instructor approval, is also considered a form of plagiarism. Students are advised that suspicions of academic misconduct may be referred to the Academic Integrity Office (AIO). Students who are found to have committed academic misconduct will have a Disciplinary Notation (DN) placed on their academic record (not on their transcript) and will be assigned one or more of the following penalties:  A grade reduction for the work, including a grade of zero for the work.  A grade reduction in the course greater than a zero on the work. (Note that this penalty can only be applied to course components worth 10% or less. Any additional penalty cannot exceed 10% of the final course grade and that information explaining that such a penalty will be assigned must be included on the course outline).  An F in the course  More serious penalties up to and including expulsion from the University For more detailed information on these issues, please refer to the full online text for the Academic Integrity Policy and to the Academic Integrity Office Website. E-Mail Accounts Students are required to activate and maintain a Ryerson Matrix e-mail account. This shall be the official means by which you will receive univers...