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
GEP0307	Maritime Culture and Amateur Seamanship	Fall Spring	3	0	3	4

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Görevlisi DORA SUNGUNAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to contribute to the spread of sea and maritime culture in Turkey. It is aimed to create widespread recognition and raise awareness and consciousness levels in order to ensure that more young people are interested in sea and maritime. It will be ensured that information is provided on the basic subjects of Amateur Seaman's License and Short Range Radio Operator Training.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;

1-Will contribute to the spread of maritime and sea culture in Turkey,
2-Will have the knowledge level to contribute to Turkey's maritime issues in their own profession,
3-Will increase their awareness and consciousness regarding maritime and sea,
4-Will reach the knowledge level to obtain an Amateur Seaman's License,
5-Will have information on Short Range Radio Operator Training,
6-Will have basic information to contribute to the spread of maritime and sea culture in Turkey,
7-Will increase awareness and consciousness levels by creating widespread recognition in order to ensure that more young people are interested in maritime and sea.

Course Content

Maritime history in Türkiye and the world, Turkish maritime sector, Cabotage rights and Turkish straits, who is a sailor?, basic amateur maritime information, boat information and maneuvers, map information and preventing collisions at sea, short-range radio communication at sea, safety at sea, National and international legislation. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course: narration, case study, individual and group work, observation, simulation will be used.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Amatör Denizci El Kitabı - Hz: Sezar Atmaca Denizde Çatışmayı Önleme Tüzüğü Gemi Seyri – Nusret Belirdi Gemiler için Tıbbi Rehber Denizciler için sağlık rehberi IMO LSA Code SOLAS MARPOL Antik Çağda Denizcilik ve Gemiler, Lionel Casson Osmanlı'dan Cumhuriyet'e Denizciler, Serdar Başaran, Levent Düzcü Öğretim Üyesinin Hazırladığı Bilgi Notları
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Presentation	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			107

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.