Course Name : Port and Terminal Operations

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Credits

ECTS Credits

Degree: Associate's Degree

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

DLS2003

2/4 (Spring)

3

5

3

0

0

Department

Maritime Brokerage

Instructors

Lecturer  Hüseyin Gençer

Contact Information

hgencer@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday, 14:00-17:00

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

30

40

Course Description

The course will cover topics such as Port Activities, Coordination between Port / Terminal and ship, Equipment at terminal, cranes, trailors etc., Security systems and ISPS..

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills on terminal and port operations.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who have successfully completed this course ;

I.  will have information about planning, organizational structure and coordination in the harbors.

II. It will have basic information about port and terminal operations.

III. The port will learn the handling systems

IV. Safety awareness will have information about safety and quality systems.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Presentation, discussion and homework.

Tutorial Place

-

Textbook

-Alderton, P. M.“Port Management and Operations”, LLP, London, 2005

Song, D.W. and Panayides, P. M., 2012, Maritime Logistics: A Complete Guide to Effective Shipping and Port Management, 1st Edition

-Port and Terminal Management (2007), Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Witherby: London

-Konteyner Terminallerinde Lojistik Süreçlerin Optimizasyonu ve Bir Simülasyon Modeli (2010), Esmer, Soner, Dokuz Eylül Yayınları, İzmir

- Port Business (2013), Sorgenfrei, Jürgen, BoD-Books on Demand GmbH, Norderstedt

Other References

http://www.harbour-maritime.com/uploads/1/2/9/8/12987200/port_management_and_operations.pdf

http://unctad.org/en/Pages/Publications/Review-of-Maritime-Transport-(Series).aspx

Homework & Projects

Each student will prepare a written assignment for the marine transportation economy and present it to the class.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, discussion and homework.

Laboratory Work

-

Computer Use

It will be used in lectures and presentations.

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, %

%

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%

TOTAL

%100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction of the course

I

2

Port types and classification

I

3

Port management structure

I, II

4

Container ports and terminals

I, II, III

5

Container ports and terminals

I, II, III

6

Dry bulk terminals

I, II, III

7

Liquid bulk terminals

I, II, III, IV

8

Exam

I, II, III, IV

9

Security and safety management of ports and terminals

I, II, III, IV

10

Port efficiency and performance

I, II, III, IV

11

Costs, pricing and investment in ports

I, II, III, IV

12

Port competition

I, II, III, IV

13

Smart Port concept

I, II, III, IV

14

Presentation of homeworks

I, II, III, IV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

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

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 professional 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 maritime brokerage 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

Prepared by

Lecturer  Hüseyin Gençer

Date

25.01.2017

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