Basics of logistics Field of study: Entrepreneurship Studies
Programme code: W5-S1PB19.2024

Module name: Basics of logistics
Module code: PL
Programme code: W5-S1PB19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The class includes content on key concepts and definitions in enterprise logistics activities, i.e. logistics, logistics system, logistics management, supply chain, logistics chain, and logistics process. The lecture presents the phases of the evolution of logistics and the basic organizational structures created for its purposes. Students learn about the modules of the logistics mix in an enterprise: transportation, warehousing, inventory control, packaging management, order fulfilment, and the formation of decision-making skills in their field as well as the formation of social competencies relevant to the work of a logistics manager.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is able to determine the priorities of team activities, organizational changes of a small type, calculate the risks of failure and chances of success, control the implementation of the intention defined by him and accept responsibility for its implementation [KS_01]
 K_03 [3/5]
The student has the ability to argue and justify management decisions made in the area of logistics: economic, military and social. [U_01]
 U_02 [5/5]
The student is able to identify the causes and carry out in several dimensions analysis of the determinants of basic economic, organizational, social and managerial processes and phenomena [U_02]
 U_07 [5/5]
The student knows the concepts and processes of logistics found in modern enterprises. [W_01]
 W_02 [4/5]
The student knows the patterns of economic and social decision-making in organizations of logistical nature (meta-organizations) of different types and sizes. [W_02]
 W_08 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam KS_01 W_01 W_02
practical classes [FZ_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work U_01 U_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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