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Transportation Systems (CITT) TDMT 1150

Transportation and Distribution Course

Course details

Formerly Distribution 1. This course provides an overview of Canadian transportation modes (water, rail, road, air and pipelines), intermediate transportation agencies (including small transport and transportation brokering), domestic and international intermodal movements and warehousing and materials handling (including the use of unitization devices). Course fee includes the CITT exam.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$734.53 - $765.37 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below is one offering of TDMT 1150 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 59872

Duration

Mon Apr 03 - Mon Jul 10 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 59872
  • $734.53
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 03 - Jul 10 Mon 18:45 - 21:45 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Cost

$734.53

Important information
  1. No class on April 10, May 22 and July 3
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of TDMT 1150 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 30814

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 30814
  • $765.37
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Wed 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4076
Instructor

Scott Bennie

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Cost

$765.37

Important information
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Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Select a carrier based on the characteristics of the modes of transport (air, road, rail, water, pipeline).
  • Apply the rate or insurance calculations associated with each mode of transport.
  • Select an intermediate transportation agency in Canada based on their role in the movement of goods.
  • Select the appropriate type of intermodal movements for sea, land and air shipments.
  • Select the location and type of warehouse required for a given situation.
  • Identify; analyze and solve basic materials and handling problems.
  • Select the appropriate type of pallet or container based on the characteristics of each type.

Effective as of Fall 2005

Related Programs

Transportation Systems (CITT) (TDMT 1150) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Global Business Studies
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. International Trade and Transportation Logistics
    Certificate Part-time

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