Transportation and Logistics Minor

Students are required to complete 7 courses, of which 1 is a required course. The other 6 courses must in­clude at least 3 core courses. At least 2 of the 6 must be outside the school in which the student is majoring.

Students in the McCormick School may double-count a maximum of 2 courses from their major program toward the minor. Students from other schools are not allowed to double-count courses that are part of their major but may count courses that fulfill related course, distribution, foundation, or social science and humanities requirements.

Prerequisites

In preparation for pursuing the minor, students should take courses in calculus and in probability and statistics.

Minor Requirements (7 units)

  • TRANS 310-0 Seminar in Transportation and Logistics (For WCAS students entering after Spring 2023, this class fulfills the WCAS Advanced Expression requirement.)
  • 3 or more core courses
  • 3 additional courses selected from core courses or approved electives:
  • At least 2 of the core or elective courses must be outside the school in which the student is registered.
  • Students in the McCormick School may double-count a maximum of 2 courses from their major program toward the minor.
  • Students from other schools are not allowed to double-count courses that are part of their major but may count courses that fulfill related course, distribution, or social science and humanities requirements.
  • 4XX level courses require consent of the instructor and the Director of the Transportation and Logistics Program.

TRANS 310-0 Seminar in Transportation and Logistics (1 Unit)   Yearlong senior seminar on the structure of the transportation and supply-chain industries and evaluation of relevant public policy. Students receive 1 credit in the spring quarter of their senior year. Advanced Expression

TRANS 399-0 Independent Study (1 Unit)   Advanced work chosen by mutual agreement with a faculty member. Only 1 unit may count toward the minor. Consent of faculty required.