EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
LSK2008 Container Systems and Management Fall 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Recommended Optional Program Components: There aren't any optional program components.
Course Objectives: To teach container terminal system components, terminal operations and operations planning processes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
-The students learn concepts related to the development of container transport and container transportation.
-The students comprehend handling tools and systems in container terminals
-The students learn Long-medium-short-term planning.
-The students learn ship operations, field operations and hinterland operations.
-The students learn operation planning processes.
-The students analyze operational planning processes and work flow.
-The students learn the factors of the productivity of container handling.
-The students define container terminal logistics.
-The students analyze the problems encountered in the planning of operations in container terminals.
-The students learn and apply optimization techniques used in the planning of operations.

Course Content

Related concepts of maritime transport and container transportation.
New trends in container transport and the development of container transport.
Intermodal transportation system and the function container terminals in this system.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Related concepts of maritime transport and container transportation Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
2) New trends in container transport and the development of container transport. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
3) Intermodal transportation system and the function container terminals in this system. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
4) Container terminal systems and subsystems, handling equipment and material handling systems used in the terminal. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
5) Container terminal systems and subsystems, handling equipment and material handling systems used in the terminal Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
6) Container terminal operations; ship operations, field operations, hinterland operations. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
7) Container terminal operations; ship operations, field operations, hinterland operations. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
8) Container terminal operations; ship operations, field operations, hinterland operations. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
9) Container terminal operations; ship operations, field operations, hinterland operations Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
10) Long-medium-short-term planning of operation in container terminals and the encountered in problems. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
11) Long-medium-short-term planning of operation in container terminals and the encountered in problems. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
12) Methods and optimization techniques used in the planning of terminal operations. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
13) Methods and optimization techniques used in the planning of terminal operations. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.
14) Operations of port security. Students will be directed to the some preparation about the forthcoming subject one week before.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları bulunmamaktadır (There aren't any course notes).
References: -Murat ERDAL, Konteyner Deniz ve Liman İşletmeciliği
- Edt. Langevin, A., Riopel, D., Logistics Systems: Design and Optimization
- Edt. Günther, Hans-Otto; Kim, Kap Hwan, Container Terminals and Automated Transport Systems
-Lowe, D., Intermodal Freight Transport

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 5
Homework Assignments 4 % 10
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Homework Assignments 4 4 16
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 103

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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3