Iowa State University—Ames
Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-4111
www.iastate.edu
Courses:
Economic Analysis of Transportation Investments
Application of economic analysis methodologies to evaluate transportation
projects. Multi-modal approaches to evaluate impacts of transportation
investments and maximize economic efficiency while considering
equity and other social issues related to investment options.
Seminar in Transportation Planning
Provide an overview of current transportation issues; lecturers
provide seminars of a variety of timely transportation topics.
Business Logistics
Introduction and analysis of the logistics concept to include
the management of transportation, inventory, packaging, warehousing,
materials handling, order processing, facility location, and customer
service.
Advanced Logistics Management
Development of logistics topics introduced in 360. Emphasis on
managing inbound and outbound flows of products and associated
information requirements in the logistics system.
Transport Economics
The role of transportation in the economy. The economic characteristics
of the various modes of transportation, including the nature of
transport demand and cost functions; economic dimensions of transport
service; transport market structures; and transport pricing theory
and practice. Emphasis on managerial implications of transport
economic principles. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Transportation Carrier Management
Analysis of transport users' requirements. Carrier management
problems involving ownership and mergers, routes, competition,
labor, and other decision areas. Non-major graduate credit.
Industrial Purchasing
Principles and policies in acquiring goods and services for the
firm. Emphasis on purchasing as it relates to materials management.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
International Transportation and Logistics
Logistics systems and legal framework for the international movement
of goods. Operational characteristics of providers of exporting
and importing services. The effects of government trade policies
on global logistics. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Transportation and Public Policy
Analysis of current policies affecting transportation providers
and users. The roles of carrier and shipper organizations, government
agencies, and other interest groups in policy development. Evaluation
of impact of programs, policies, and legislation on various transportation
constituencies. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Transportation and Logistics Issues
An integrative course designed to study contemporary problems
and issues in transportation and logistics. Non-major graduate
credit.
Business Logistics Strategies (graduate)
Management of the logistics functions in the firm , including
transportation, inventory control, warehousing, packaging, facility
location, materials handling, and customer service. Includes both
theoretical aspects and practical applications in logistics.
Transportation Management and Policy (graduate)
Analysis of contemporary issues and strategies in transportation
management and policy. Emphasis on evaluation of the impacts of
transportation policies, new technologies, and strategic carrier
and shipper management practices on the freight transportation
industry and logistics systems.