FREE ZONES AND PORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LJP219	FREE ZONES AND PORT MANAGEMENT	3	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer SEREN FIRAT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It will be ensured that by interpreting the free zone legislation, it will be able to carry out foreign trade transactions in free zones, learn the types of ports and professional knowledge on port management and use them in professional life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition of Free Zones, Types of Free Zones, Management of Free Zones, Documents Used in Free Zones, Social Security Practices in Free Zones, Ensuring security in free zones, Tax Applications in Free Zones, institutions in free zones, free ports and port types, port management and the function of ports , port management, port planning and port management

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyzing outputs related to free zone, free port and port management
Mastering the Free Zone Legislation
Knowing the institutions in the free zone and the mission of these institutions, to have information about the necessary documents
To be able to analyze the technical characteristics of ports by analyzing the outputs related to port management.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition and types of free zone	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Reading Textbooks	Free zone management	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Reading Textbooks	Institutions in the free zone and their duties	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Reading Textbooks	Documents used in free zones	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Reading Textbooks	Free zones legislation	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Reading Textbooks	Social security practices in the free zone	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Reading Textbooks	Ensuring security in the free zone	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Textbooks	Free zones in terms of tax law	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Reading Textbooks	Principles of taxation in free zones	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Reading Textbooks	Definition and importance of ports	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Reading Textbooks	Port types	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Reading Textbooks	Port management and functions of ports	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Reading Textbooks	The importance of ports in terms of logistics	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Reading Textbooks	Port planning and management	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Işık, İ., & Çabuk, M. (2007). Vergi muhasebe ve dış ticaret uygulamaları açısından serbest bölgeler. Maliye ve Hukuk Yayınları.
Bağrıaçık, A. (2011). Türkiye'de belgelerle uygulamalı serbest bölgeler ve avantajları. Bilim Teknik Yayınevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The parties involved in the logistics field and recognizes the documents used.				3
2	Logistics related to the field of theoretical and practical knowledge is based.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Transportation is required in the field to explain basic concepts of theoretical and practice-based.		1
2	Defines the terminology in the field of logistics.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues to win.	0
2	The ability to use information and communication technology tools to win.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sectoral legislation will have the ability to understand and practice.					4
2	Professional ethical and theoretical gains the ability to use information contained in the application.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Personal, professional and / or studies evaluating the risks and opportunities related to the field of knowledge and skills, social / cultural / economic value and high thinking / approach / technology / product takes responsibility for the conversion; develop entrepreneurial competencies individually or as a team member.		1
2	Bringing innovation to the field of information, ideas, practices or technologies in the implementation of the risks and take responsibility.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By identifying learning needs and learning objectives in line with his responsibilities under the plan activities aimed at improving the performance of individuals and manages.	0
2	The acquired advanced knowledge and skills to critically evaluate.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A foreign language (English) at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 monitors developments in the field of using and communicate with colleagues.	0
2	European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level, as defined in the competency using a computer based on the extent required by the field of information and communication technologies are used.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Space-related activities, the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, preservation of culture, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues are executed in accordance with the acquired consciousness.		1
2	Related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and act in accordance with ethical values​​.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	3	39
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	15	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	122