CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BVS2005	Foreign Exchange Transactions in Banking	Fall Spring	2	0	2	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor SERAP GÖKSU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	There are no program components.
Course Objectives:	The object of the course is to provide students to have knowledge and analysing ability about foreign exchange terms, transactions and bills, international payment terms, foreign currency loans and non-cash loans.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Have knowledge about the context of banking and foreign exchange transactions legislation.
2.Have knowledge about foreign exchange terms, transactions and bills.
3.Have knowledge and analysing ability about international payment methods.
4.Able to comprehend foreign currency loans and non-cash loans.

Course Content

Basic concepts and aplications of foreign exchange terms, transactions and bills, international payment terms, foreign currency loans and non-cash loans.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Description of foreign exchange transactions
2)	Terms of foreign xchange transactions
3)	Foreign exchange applications
4)	Foreign exchange accounts, Arbitrage dealings
5)	Bill of exchange - I
6)	Bill of exchange - II
7)	İnternational payment terms - Advance payment
8)	International payment terms - CAG
9)	International payment terms - CAD
10)	International payment terms - Letter of credits
11)	Practise for international payment terms
12)	Foreign currency loan
13)	Non-cash loans
14)	Invisible items

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1.Kambiyo İşlemleri ve Bankacılık, Celalettin Cantekin, Ocak 2015, Seçkin Kitabevi. 2.Dış Ticarette Akreditif, Riskler ve UCP, Abdurrahman Özalp, Türkmen Kitabevi.
References:	Konularla ile ilgili güncel haberler.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 5
Application	2	% 5
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	20	9	180
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			225

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.