Course Name :  Port and Terminal Operations

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DLS2003

2/3 (Fall)

2.5

4

2

1

0

Department

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Selective

Course Language

Turkish

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

30

40

Course Description

Port operations, Coordination between ship and Port /Terminal authorities,

Port machinery, Cranes and port facilities, Security systems and ISPS.

Course Objectives

Acquisition of knowledge about operations of ports and terminals.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge on;

1. Learning the coordination, planning and organization structure at ports.
2. Having basic information about port and terminal operations.
3. Learning cargo handling system at ports.
4. Having information security, safety and quality systems.
5. Understanding business nature and habitat of port management.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, presentation and  practice

Tutorial Place

-

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Class exercises and homework

Laboratory Work

-

Computer Use

It will be used while giving the lecture and doing presentation

Other Activities

-

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

2

5

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Port types and classifications

I

2

Port Management Structure

I

3

Cargo & vessel and cargo types

II-III

4

Container port and terminals

II-III

5

Container port and terminals

II-III

6

General cargo terminals

II-III

7

Midterm

I-III

8

Dry bulk cargo terminals

II-III

9

Liquid bulk cargo terminals

II-III

10

Introduce port labors, their duties and legal rights

V

11

Port & terminal safety and security management

IV

12

Port marketing and finance

V

13

Technical visit

I-V

14

Term Review

I-V

15

Final Exam

I-V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X