SEA TRANSPORTATION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LOY216	SEA TRANSPORTATION AND MANAGEMENT	4	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 about seaway transportation and management.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as types of seaway transportation; liner and tramp shipping; merchant ships and their properties; tonnage of merchant ships; ship trade; economic and commercial function of ports; port services; ship-owner services; standard vehicles and equipment used in transportation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the process of seaway transportation.
Recognize the parties in seaway transportation.
Analyze the information about the parties in seaway transportation.
Categorize the duties of the parties in seaway transportation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General Overview on transportation systems, transportation systems in general, definition of transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	General status of seaway transportation, World Mercantile Navy, Turkish Mercantile Navy, tonnage and age groups	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Types of Ships, Distribution of Ships in terms of exportation and building, Distribution of Public and Private Sectors, Ship building industry, harbours	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Basic Features of Seaway Transportation, Types of Cargo and Ships in Seaway Transportation, Types of Seaway Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Preparation of Assignment	Seaway Transportation in terms of the cruising styles of ships in waters, coastal shipping, export and import of cargo, transit cargo, cargos between foreign harbours	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
6	Reading	Seaway Transportation in terms of cruising, tramp transportation, liner transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Seaway Transportation in terms of cargo and ship types, tanker transportation, Ro/Ro transportation, Container transportation, Combine transportation, break bulk cargo transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Types of seaway enterprises, ship-owner enterprises, Tramp enterprises, Liner enterprises, Tanker enterprises, ship agents, cargo brokers, ship purchase-sale commissioners, Forwarders, Bunkers, Federations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Alternative organization structures in seaway enterprises, organization functions in seaway enterprises	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Functional organization structures in seaway enterprises, organization functions in seaway enterprises	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Preparation of Assignment	Organization structures in seaway enterprises on the basis of service, organization structures in seaway enterprises on the basis of regions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	Ship Management Model (subsidiary company model) Organization structures, Definition and Objectives of Ship Management Approach	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Managerial organization functions in seaway enterprises, Planning Function in Liner and Tanker enterprises	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	Analysis on the basis of organization, Analysis on a seaway enterprise in a public sector, Analysis on a seaway enterprise in a seaway sector, Analysis on a seaway enterprise in a private sector, results of analysis conducted on the basis of organization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Cerit A. G., Deveci A., Esmer S. (2013). Denizcilik Isletmeleri Yonetimi. Istanbul: Beta Publications
Erdal, M. (2008). Konteyner Deniz ve Liman Isletmecilisi. Istanbul: Beta Publications
Marcus, H.S. (2018). Marine Transportation Management. 1st Edition. UK: CRC Press

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.					4

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					4
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.					4
2	Decide on the necessary planning and regulations regarding his/her field by considering the legal aspects of logistics applications.					4

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