Heriot-Watt University
|Course Code |C11GL |Course Title |Green and Sustainable Logistics |
|Delivery: Location & Semester |Edin |
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| |Sem 2 |
|Linked Courses (specify if synoptic) |- |
|Excluded Courses |- |
|Replacement Courses |Code:- | |Degrees for which this is a core course|None |
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| |Date Of Replacement: | | | |
|The course may be delivered to: |
|To examine the nature and scale of the environmental effects of logistical activities. |
|To analyse current issues concerning logistics and the environment |
|To show how firms can reduce the environmental impact of these activities. |
|To review current and proposed environmental regulations, taxes and standards |
|To describe how firms can environmentally audit their logistics operations |
|To present a framework for improved environmental management. |
|Syllabus |
|1. Introduction to the nature and scale of the environmental problem |
|2. Reducing the demand for freight movement |
|3. Transferring freight to less environmentally-damaging modes |
|4. City logistics |
|5. Improving fuel efficiency and switching to alternative fuels |
|6. Improving the utilisation of vehicle capacity |
|7. Reverse logistics |
|8. Environmental management systems and industry standards |
|9. Internalising the environmental costs |
|10. Carbon auditing |
|11. The effects of online shopping on the environment |
|Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness) |
|Subject Mastery |Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills |Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning) |
| |The student will be able to |
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| |Demonstrate a critical awareness of the impact of logistics on the environment |
| |Demonstrate an understanding of ways of mitigating environmental damage |
| |Demonstrate an awareness of sources of information relating to the topic |
| |Appreciate the employment opportunities arising from successful completion of the course |
| |Synthesise large amounts of information into meaningful outputs |
|Personal Abilities |Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice |Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others |Communication, Numeracy & ICT |
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| |Demonstrate an ability to analyse, critically assess and communicate high level information to various audiences |
| |Demonstrate an ability to work individually and as a member of a team |
| |Utilise and source relevant information from library, internet and database sources |
| |Communicate effectively through writing, speech and presentations using appropriate technology |
| |Use data and statistics appropriately |
|Assessment Methods |Re-assessment Methods |
|Method |
|Date of Proposal |October 2014 |Date of Approval by School | |Date of Implementation |September 2015 |Version Number| |
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