Information Package / Course Catalogue
Transportation Policies in the Republican Era
Course Code: LGT214
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to examine the transportation policies implemented in the Republic of Türkiye from its foundation to the present day from historical, economic, social, and technological perspectives. The course evaluates investments, planning processes, and policy changes in highway, railway, maritime, aviation, and pipeline transportation. It also aims to enable students to analyze the effects of transportation policies on national development, regional growth, and sustainable transportation systems.

Course Content

This course examines the development of the transportation sector in Türkiye from the proclamation of the Republic to the present day. It covers the historical evolution of transportation policies, the role of transportation in development plans, investments in different transportation modes, public policies, international transportation corridors, logistics centers, sustainable transportation practices, and future transportation strategies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the development of transportation policies during the Republican era.
2.Evaluate the historical development of transportation systems in Türkiye.
3.Compare public policies related to different transportation modes.
4.Interpret the importance of transportation in national development plans.
5.Analyze the economic and social impacts of major transportation projects.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Publications of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye.
2.Development Plans published by the Presidency of Strategy and Budget.
3.Transportation Statistics published by the Turkish Statistical Institute.
4.Annual reports and publications of Turkish State Railways.
5.Contemporary books and peer-reviewed journal articles on transportation policy, transportation economics, and transport geography.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to transportation policies after the establishment of the Republic
Week 2 - Theoretical
Railway policies during the Early Republican Period
Week 3 - Theoretical
Development of highway transportation and policy changes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Maritime policies and port investments
Week 5 - Theoretical
Development of civil aviation and air transportation policies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Pipeline transportation and energy transportation policies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Transportation policies in national development plans
Week 8 - Theoretical
Liberalization policies in transportation after 1980
Week 9 - Theoretical
High-speed railway projects and the revival of rail transport
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mega transportation projects (bridges, tunnels, highways, airports)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Logistics centers and international transportation corridors
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sustainable transportation and intelligent transportation systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Türkiye's transportation vision and course evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1224
Quiz1224
Midterm Examination1325
Final Examination1325
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
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