MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LOG4011 | Port Planning and Management | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | En |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. NURİ EMRAH AYDINONAT |
Course Objectives: | Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and a key driver in globalization, carrying approximately 80% of global trade. Seaports are central hubs in this network, where cargoes are integrated and disseminated for further transport to their final destinations. Ports are not only gateways for international freight transport, but also locations for economic activities that are directly or indirectly related to the business of handling ships and goods, such as (petro-)chemical industries, warehouses, financial and legal services, logistics, trade, head quarters of companies in transport and logistics, and hinterland transport. Transport and logistics is one the key sectors of the economy, and is also one of fastest growing sectors. This growth can only be realized by managing processes and businesses in a smarter way, more efficiently and environmentally sustainable, while increasing profits and added value to the regional and national economy. Port management and maritime logistics is of interest for businesses like shipping lines, terminal and warehouse operators, companies in transport and logistics, port authorities, financial institutions, (governmental) policy makers. This course teaches a broad range of relevant and state-of-the art topics in the field of port management and maritime logistics, where students take advantage of being in the transport and logistics hub. The course explains the functioning and management of maritime shipping, international supply chains, as well as the port as a large and dynamic complex of many different companies and processes. The relationship between port and regional economic development will also be addressed. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; This course gives an understanding of the processes that underlie port management and maritime logistics from an economics, operations and management perspective. It explains international and maritime transport, terminal and port management, intermodality and hinterland transport, and the interrelationship between port and region from a multidisciplinary perspective. |
1. Port Economics and Management 2. Port Cities and Regional Development 3. Inland Network and Transportation |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
1) | Introduction | . | |
2) | Ports and the Maritime Business | . | |
3) | Port Functions and Organisation | . | |
4) | Liquid Bulk and Oil Terminals | . | |
5) | Dry Bulk and Break Bulk Terminals | . | |
6) | Container and Unitised Cargo Terminals | . | |
7) | Port Planning and Capacity | . | |
9) | Exam | . | |
10) | Port Performance and Benchmarking | . | |
11) | Port Investment and Finance | . | |
12) | Port Pricing and Tariff Charging | . | |
13) | Port Competition and Strategy | . | |
14) | Port Logistics and Supply Chains | . | |
15) | Other Topics: Port Safety and Occupational Health Port Security and Supply Chain Risks Port Technology and ICT | . | |
16) | Exam | . |
Course Notes: | . |
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Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
Application | 0 | % 0 |
Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
Quizzes | 1 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
Project | 0 | % 0 |
Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | % 0 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Paper Submission | 0 | % 0 |
Jury | 0 | % 0 |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 9 | 90 |
Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Homework Assignments | 8 | 3 | 24 |
Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterms | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 159 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |