MARITIME LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ATP216	MARITIME LAW	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 BUĞRAHAN ERGÜN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to examine international maritime law and basic concepts of maritime commercial law, national and international waters; To introduce the legal responsibilities of the carrier, shipper and ship's captain, the legal nature of the ship, national and international organizations in maritime.
Contents of the Course Unit:	On the historical development of maritime law, territorial seas and adjacent territory, borders of territorial seas, right of transit, obligations of ships during transit, concept of harmless passage, archipelago states and archipelago baselines, concept of exclusive economic zone, concept of continental shelf and continental shelf It includes the rights of the coastal state, the concept of the high seas, the freedom of the high seas, the legal status of the ships, the obligations of the flag state, the criminal jurisdiction in all cases of collision and maritime navigation, the obligation to assist, the definition of piracy, and the right to visit.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Have sufficient knowledge of international maritime law.
It defines the maritime areas, the legal responsibilities of the captain, ship and maritime institutions.
Gains awareness of legal consequences with the ability to solve case studies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Books, Doing Research	Subject of Law of the Sea and Introduction	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Reading Books, Doing Research	Historical Development of the Law of the Sea	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Reading Books, Doing Research	Marine Areas and Classification	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Reading Books, Doing Research	Legal Regime of the Marine Areas	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Reading Books, Doing Research	Continental Shelf	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Reading Books, Doing Research	Open Seas and the Principle of Hardness	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Reading Books, Doing Research	Turkish Territorial Waters and Turkish Straits	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Books, Doing Research	International Maritime Conventions	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Reading Books, Doing Research	Legally Ships, Distinguishing Elements of Ship and Ship Registry	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Reading Books, Doing Research	Ownership and Equipment of Ships	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Reading Books, Doing Research	Captain's Legal Responsibilities	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Reading Books, Doing Research	Ship Charters and Freight Agreements	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Reading Books, Doing Research	Seaworthy Bills of Carriage	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Reading Books, Doing Research	Legal Responsibilities of Maritime Accidents	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at law.						5
2	The ability to understand the basic concepts of law and the basic features of principal disciplines of law.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at basic level which are supported by course books, practical equipment and other scientific sources that contains up-to-date information in the field of study based on the competencies acquired in secondary school level.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to think in analytical way.						5
2	To get competence in using the acquired basic-level theoretical and practical knowledge in the next level of education in the same field or in another field at the same level.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to analyse and evaluate the data, to identify and analyse problems, and to produce solutions based on proofs by using the acquired basic-level knowledge and skills.					4
2	To write on Turkish F keyboard with using 10 finger technique	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to carry out independently a basic-level work project in the field of study.		1
2	The ability to take responsibility as a member of a team for solving unpredictable complex problems that arise in practice in the field of study.		1
3	The ability to manage activities for the professional development of subordinate individuals within the framework of a project.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to evaluate in a critical manner the acquired basic-level knowledge and skills, and to decide upon and meet learning needs.				3
2	To acquire the awareness of life-long learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to express opinions on the field-related in written and verbal form.					4
2	The ability to share views and suggestions for problems on the field of study, with professional and unprofessional individuals.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have scientific, cultural and ethical values concerning the procedures of gathering, analysing and evaluating of the data in the field of study.					4
2	The ability to institute proceedings.		1
3	To have knowledge about the execution proceeding and bankrupt.	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	2	3	6
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	2	3	6
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	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	8	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	50	0	126