LOG3016 Shipping LogisticsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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
LOG3016 Shipping Logistics Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUBA TORU DELİBAŞI
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor KEMAL YAŞAR DÖNMEZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course examines the characteristics and role of shipping services in the design and management of international logistics systems. International shipping is very important to Turkey’s international trade position. Understanding of the shipping concepts and economics is still very important for the accurate pricing of Turkey’s export goods. In the case of containers, shipping conferences and cartels operate under a fixed price system. The history and advantages and disadvantages of this uniquely legal combine are also explored in depth.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to think independently but logically about current and prospective issues and developments in international shipping and logistics.

Course Content

This course focuses on the commercial and logistics environment in which maritime transport operates. You will analyse the commercial operation of ships in the bulk and liner shipping freight markets and the role of maritime transport in global supply chains.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course introduction Sea transport and the global economy Introduction to assignment Research Report Chapter 1 Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.)
2) Freight transportation Chapter 7-8, 17-18 Lumsden, K. R. L. (2007) Fundamentals of logistics, Compendium containing the chapters 1-2; 4; 7-8; 17-19, Division of Transportation and Logistics, Chalmers University of Technology.
3) Sea air and pipeline transportation
4) Unit loads and intermodal transport
5) Ports and hinterland transport Chapter 19 Lumsden, K. R. L. (2007) Fundamentals of logistics, Compendium containing the chapters 1-2; 4; 7-8; 17-19, Division of Transportation and Logistics, Chalmers University of Technology.
6) Transport of bulk and specialised cargoes Chapter 11-12 Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.)
7) Manning and operations of vessels and fleets
10) Transport of general cargo - Liner shipping Chapter 13 Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.)
12) Flexibility vs. specialisation in Europe short sea shipping Hinterland transport of semi-trailers Ships and shipbuilding
13) Flexibility vs. specialisation in Europe short sea shipping Hinterland transport of semi-trailers Ships and shipbuilding Chapter 14-15 Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics, 3rd Edition, Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London. (ISBN: 978-0-415-27558-3, Paperback, 840 p.)
14) Sustainable maritime transport

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecture notes by the instructor
References: none

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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 3 42
Quizzes 2 10 20
Midterms 1 40 40
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 162

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) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,