Transportation, Distribution,
and Logistics Integrated Projects

Key Concepts

GPS, Radar, Electromagnetic Waves

Keywords: Radar, Satellite navigation, GPS, 2-D trilateration, 3-D trilateration

Physics, aviation, aerospace, transportation operations

Science: introductory physics, aerodynamics, lift, drag, thrust, Bernoulli's Principle, Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, Coandă Effect

Keywords: aerodynamics, lift, drag, thrust, Bernoulli's Principle

Physics, Introduction to Aviation, Fundamentals of Flight, Materials Technology

Science: reducing or eliminating adverse impacts, noise pollution, water quality, air quality, habitats, soundproofing, buffer zones

Keywords: Environmental Impact Statements, National Environmental Policy Act, regulations, mitigation

Transportation Planning, Airport Management, Environmental Science, Government, Ecology

Math: functions, equations, discrete mathematics, factorials

Keywords: operational planning, solution matrix, transportation logistics, financial analysis, factorials

Transportation Operations, Transportation Planning, Supply Chain Management, Distribution, Business Marketing

Math: arithmetic, elementary algebra

Keywords: qualitative comparisons, multimodal transportation, shipment, delivery routes

Supply Chain, Logistics, Applied Mathematics I, Introductory Algebra

Science: energy efficiency

Keywords: Energy efficient building practices, LEED Certification, Green or living roof, Photo voltaic solar panels, Wind turbines

Supply Chain, Logistics, Environmental Studies

Math - cost/benefit analysis

Keywords: Lease vs. Build Facilities, Transportation costs and services, Logistics management, Cost/benefit analysis,

Production and Inventory Control; Operations Management; Warehouse and Distribution Center Operations, Business Math

Math: business math, introductory algebra, fractions, decimals, unknowns

Keywords: inventory control, operations management, business math, proposal writing, product compatibility

Production and Inventory Control; Operations Management; Warehouse and Distribution Center Operations; Business Math

Math: arithmetic, business math
Science: hazardous chemical disposal, environmental impact, chemistry of mineral-based vs. synthetic motor oils

Keywords: vehicle maintenance procedures, automotive lubricants, hazardous waste disposal, environmental impact, repair orders

Introduction to Automotive Technology, Engine Repair, Vehicle Maintenance, Environmental Science, Developmental Math

Math: linear equations, percentage
Science: Scientific Method, amperage, voltage, Coulombs, Volt-Ohm meter, open-circuit voltage, electron flow, state of charge, battery chemistry

Keywords: lead-acid battery, battery testing, Parasitic load testing, Scientific method, state of charge (SOC)

Electronic Systems, Electrical Diagnostics, Lighting and Accessories and Engine Performance, Physics, Intermediate Algebra

Science: chemistry of hazardous materials (flammability, reactivity, corrosivity and toxicity), lab safety, chemical storage

Keywords: hazardous materials OSHA UN numbers emergency response plan MSDS

Business Law, Environmental Studies, Emergency Management (Homeland Security), Warehouse Operations, Chemistry

Math: functions, equations Science: climate change, environmental impact, carbon emission, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gases

Keywords: logistics, carbon footprint, environmental impact, shipping costs, supply chain

Business Law, Environmental Studies, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Environmental Biology, Agriculture, Business Math

Math: inequalities, linear equations, functions, graphing systems of equations, linear programming

Keywords: maximizing profit, recruitment/training job analysis systems of equations, EEOC

Sales Management; Operations Management; Supply Chain Management; Human Resources Management, College Algebra

Math: business math

Keywords: customer relationships, competition, value-added, profitability, cost/benefit analysis

Sales Management; Marketing Management; Transportation Management, Business Math

Science: fluid resistance, fluid volume, volume-flow rate, viscosity, pressure, pressure-difference

Keywords: Pipeline transportation, Fluid resistance, Flow rate, Viscosity

Supply Chain, Logistics, Physics