LOGISTICS LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LOY211	LOGISTICS LAW	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the knowledge of the transportation and logistics legislation and the visuals to be used in transportation processes in terms of transportation, storage and warehouse services and warehouse activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as provisions related to the transportation works in the Turkish Commercial Code; and international conventions on goods and passenger transportation overland, sea-borne and by air.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret provisions related to the transportation works in the Turkish Commercial Code.
Interpret international conventions on goods and passenger transportation overland, sea-borne and by air.
Explain the articles in Law and international conventions through case studies.
Analyze case studies in real life.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Law of contracts in general	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Commercial Law in general	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Logistics and Transportation Law – General Information	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Logistics and Transportation Law – Transportation of Goods	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Preparation of Assignments	Logistics and Transportation Law – passenger transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
6	Reading	Freight Forwarder	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Road Transport Code and Regulations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	CMR Convention	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	TIR Convention and circulation of goods certificate	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Montreal Convention and Application Conditions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Preparation of Assignments	General Information on COTIF and EK-A CIV Articles and App-B CIM Articles	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	General Information on Hague-Visby Rules and ROTTERDAM Rules	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Case Study Analysis - 1	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	Case Study Analysis - 2	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Adiguzel, B. (2018). Tasima Hukuku. Ankara: Adalet Publications
Spanjaart, M. (2017). Multimodal Transport Law. Abingdon: Routledge

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	Define basic concepts related with logistics.					4
2	Relate the information on economy and sustainability with the field.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in logistics operations.						5
2	Relate the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field with International Trade, Business and Economics.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Generate a solution for the problems encountered in logistics activities						5
2	Apply analytical methods and modeling techniques in logistics planning processes				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and practical knowledge about the field within the framework of logistics operations.						5
2	Prepare visual report, presentation and project in English and Turkish about logistics activities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Decide the follow-up and control processes of logistics operations.						5
2	Perform as a leader or a team member and complete the tasks assigned to him/her in the team regarding the planning and implementation of logistic activities.					4
3	Prepare the logistic projects.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field.						5
2	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of logistics activities and human resources performance management.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow national and international sectoral practices and arrange projects and organizations related to logistics area including sustainability, environmental awareness and energy efficiency elements.					4
2	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using logistics-related databases, information and communication technologies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.						5
2	Decide on the necessary planning and regulations regarding his/her field by considering the legal aspects of logistics applications.						5

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	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	3	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	153