BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MARITIME TRADE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DLP101	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MARITIME TRADE	1	3	3	8

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, introducing the basic concepts of all components of the maritime transport, maritime transport system and its functions of terminology to use correctly, the sea to the overall learning and moved the properties of the ship types and forms used in the transportation by understanding the correct ship to use based on the type of load, the side and the sea on the classification of ships to enable them to internalize the basic principles of trade.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course; international trade concepts and approaches, maritime international organizations that affect the comparison of maritime transport and transport modes in international trade, the types of maritime transport, ship and cargo types, maritime delivered in the trade carried by sea with the basic documents and documents used in the transportation includes topics such as shapes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The concept of international trade between the nations and organizations remembers economic cooperation organizations and their effects on the maritime transport.
Explain the significance of the place in other transport systems and the maritime economy
compare the situation in our country with the international maritime transport market
can move according to the type of cargo and can interpret the properties.
Compare the features of the other modes of transport by sea transport mode.
Remember delivered in the form of international trade is done by sea
Flag State and the basic functions and features of the classification societies will remember
Sea transport types and defines the details that kind of customization.
Remember developments in recent years in the world of maritime trade and sorts trends affecting international maritime trade.
Marine distinguish basic documents and documents used in transportation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	International trade concepts, approaches to the liberalization of trade, the effects of globalization and maritime trade	-
2	-	Affecting the Maritime Transport and shaping international organizations and economic cooperation organizations (UN, OIC, WTO, OECD, OPEC, G20, etc ..) nation which Turkey is a party international trade agreements and sea trade implications of these agreements. In our country, general information about the laws and regulations applied in international maritime trade.	-
3	-	International trade in transport modes; transport and maritime transport compared with the shape of the transport by road & rail & Airline & inland waterways and pipelines	-
4	-	General information about the concepts and types of transport. The concept of transport economics, the meaning of being an economic area of ​​transport, price determination methods of transport, Turkey, and an overview of the EU transport transport policy.	-
5	-	An overview of the maritime transport in Turkey. Factors affecting the efficiency of maritime transport and maritime transport contribute to the country's economy.	-
6	-	General information about maritime transport. Maritime transport system and favorable because of; advantages and disadvantages. Main features of the ship and cargo types are used in maritime transport	-
7	-	Types of maritime transport. What is the international transport and cabotage transport; general information and specifications, Liner & Tramp transport concepts. Classification according to type of sea freight transport; class of dry and liquid cargo and transport modes.	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Types of maritime transport. What is the international transport and cabotage transport; general information and specifications, Liner & Tramp transport concepts. Classification according to type of sea freight transport; class of dry and liquid cargo and transport modes.	-
10	-	Type, identification of vessels according to the characteristics and intended use. General characteristics and types of dry cargo ships (Handy-size, Panamax, Capesize) general characteristics and types of liquid cargo ships (Panamax, Aframax, Suezmax, VLCC, ULCC)	-
11	-	Parties in the classification and certification of ships; Flag State and Classification Society. Audit forms and times, they give certificates and the importance of shipowners and ship operating companies.	-
12	-	Seaway basic documents and documents used in transportation. (Bill of lading, cargo manifest, mate's receipt, cargo quality certificates etc ..)	-
13	-	Final project presentation and defense	-
14	-	Seaway delivered made by way of trade and discussion of the responsibilities of the parties (FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF, etc ..)	-
15	-	Trends affecting the international sea transportation. Evaluation of the last 5 years in the world of maritime transport and an overview of developments.	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Stopford, M. (Kasım, 2016). Denizcilik Ekonomisi, Ankara, Nobel Yayıncılık
Deval, O. (2015) Denizcilik Ekonomisi (Kuru Yük), Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları
Cerit, A.G., Deveci, A. ve Esmer, S.(Ed.).(2016). Denizcilik İşletmeleri Yönetimi. İstanbul:Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş.
Erdal, Prof. Dr. M. (Mart, 2016). Konteyner Deniz ve Liman İşletmeciliği, Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş.

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.		1
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.			2

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		1

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.		1

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.		1

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.		1
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.			2

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.		1
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.			2

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.		1
2	To be able to discuss current developments in the field in the light of maritime history.			2

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	10	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	4	52
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	5	6	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	6	30
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	3	3
TOTAL	56	0	201