SHIP AGENCY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DLP215	SHIP AGENCY	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer LEVENT BAKIR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer LEVENT BAKIR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to enable students to understand and interpret the duties and responsibilities of shipping agents to the parties, their place in the legal regulation, the types of agencies and their importance for the shipowner, the agency assignment letters, and the basic documents.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The definition of the shipping agency, who it is authorized to represent and its responsibilities to the parties, PDA contents and agency assignment letter samples, ship agency types and differences, the importance of documentation are explained and the documents are introduced.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The duties and types of shipping agents are defined.
It is learned to whom the shipping agencies serve.
The place of shipping agents in national legislation is known.
The services to be provided by the shipping agencies at the ports and the services they will provide in the strait and canal crossings are distinguished.
Documentation works of shipping agencies are learned.
Interprets which type of shipping agent will be authorized with which letter of assignment.
Explains the relations of shipping agents with official authorities.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Examining the curriculum from the school's website, introducing resources	Description of the agency, Historical development of the agency, Duties and responsibilities of agencies: Introduction Duties and responsibilities of agencies: - Services provided to cargo and passenger - Services provided to the ship and ship personnel	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
2	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Operating profile of shipping agencies Classification of shipping agencies	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
3	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Maritime Law Basic Concepts and Role of Agencies	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
4	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Maritime Law Basic Concepts and Role of Agencies,Ship agency and documentation	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
5	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Position of shipping agencies in legislation: - Ship agency regulation - Shipping agencies training instruction	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
6	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Position of shipping agencies in legislation: - Ship agency regulation - Shipping agencies training instruction, - Ship Agency Services Fee Schedule Cost relationship of shipping agencies	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
7	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Agency and services provided to the ship	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Ship agency's relations with institutions: - Ship agencies' relations with public institutions - Ship agencies' relations with port operators	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
10	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Ship agency's relations with institutions: - Ship agencies' relations with public institutions - Ship agencies' relations with port operators	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
11	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Turkish straits and shipping agency	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
12	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Turkish straits and shipping agency	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
13	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Turkish Straits Passage Procedures of Ships Passing Non-Stopover,, Flag state and Port state controls	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
14	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	Ship freight operations and port operations	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
15	Repetition of previous course topics and research of the subject to be covered	General Topic Review	Oral presentation, visual presentation, question and answer, discussion
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	De you with the basic concepts in the field of Information olmak.genel shipping terms , visit the properties of the types of ships visiting Port Management, Inc. Be able to use the ship to recognize measure Inc.			2
2	Maritime Considering the history and heritage of today's maritime and port management to discuss developments in the industry				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to discuss the developments in today s maritime and port industry, to draw conclusions from events and facts and to predict their effects on the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Maritime and Port Management in the field of basic knowledge and concepts to terms with be.general shipping , ship types and features, to recognize and use to measure ship			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Port Management. To have knowledge to take part in port operations, management, logistics and marketing.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the basic knowledge and concepts in the fields of business administration, management, customs, foreign trade and economy. To be able to use these concepts in the fields of Marine and Port Management.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the maritime markets and to understand their cyclical relations with each other. To be able to evaluate the effects and results according to the developments.			2
2	To be able to follow national and international developments by knowing transportation modes, economy and policies. To be able to predict the effects on maritime and related sectors.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Maritime Management. To be able to recognize and use general shipping terms, ship types and characteristics, ship dimensions. In addition, to understand the relations between Ship Management and Agency, Forwarder and other companies, to be able to operate in these areas.			2
2	Knowing the ship needs, being able to manage the necessary procurement and purchasing processes according to these needs. To be able to coordinate the transportation of the supplied needs to the ship.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a command of the concepts and issues related to port management and port operations and to have the ability to apply them.			2
2	To be able to discuss current developments in the field in the light of maritime history.				3

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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	10	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	3	39
Assignment (Homework)	1	5	5
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	4	2	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	2	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	126