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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW3005 Maritime Economics Spring 0 2 1 4
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 : Prof. Dr. ERTAN DEMİRKAPI
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor İLKER KADRİ BAŞARAN
Prof. Dr. AYŞE NUHOĞLU
Course Objectives: Almost 90 percent of the world transportation is conducted through marine transportation. Therefore, shipping is vital for the sustainability of the world. But most of us have very little knowledge about the sector. With this course, we will get into details of the Shipping sector, its socio-economic structure and impac on world economy.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) will have general knowledge about the most important sector in internationl transportation
2) will know the historical development of the shipping
3) will know the shipping actors in world stage
4) will know the financial aspect of this vital sector
5) will know the financial impact this sector has in world economy
6) will know the share that the Turkey has in this sector

Course Content

The role of the shipping in the international transportation, the players of this sector, financial dimensions of the ship, competition between states and the situation of our country.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Marine Transportation and Historical Development.
2) The Organisation of the Shipping Market
3) Shipping Market Cycles
4) Supply, Demand and Freight Rates
5) Financing Ships and Shipping Market
6) Risk, Return and Shipping Company Economics
7) The Transport of Specialized Cargo
8) Midterm
9) The Transport of General Cargo
10) The Economics of Ship Building and Scrapping
11) The Regulatoin of the Maritime Industry
12) Maritime Forcasting and Market Research
13) Geography of Maritime Trade
14) General View of the Turkish Maritine Industry

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ana kaynak: Martin Stopford, Denizcilik Ekonomisi 3. baski.
Maritin Stopford, Maritime Eonomics.
References: Ders notları
Additional course materials.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
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 13 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 13 5 65
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 95

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 computer 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 appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.