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  Course Description
Course Name : Marine Law

Course Code : HK 404

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖMER KORKUT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the concepts of ship, nationality of the ship and ship registry. Has a basic knowledge of the ship’s rights in rem. Comprehends the concepts of the owners, sea captain, maritime accidents. Obtains information about the goods and passenger transport contracts. Learns the basic principles of overseas sales

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to teach students the basic concept of the Marine Law.

Course Contents : Introduction to maritime law, the scope and classification, characteristics, history, environment, sources of maritime law, ship; definition and characteristics of the ship ,naval register, right in rem on the ship, ship ownership, ship mortgages, offshore loan, the beneficiary, owner and armament subsidiary of seafarers, sea men,freight contracts, agreements passenger transport by sea, maritime accidents, marine insurance.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The sources of Marine Law Reading Lecture, question and answer
2 Ship, Ship-owner and the cooperative ownership Reading Lecture, question and answer
3 Seamen Reading Lecture, question and answer
4 Freight contract Reading Lecture, question and answer
5 Parties of the freight contract and related Persons Reading Lecture, question and answer
6 Relations of freight contract with the other contract types used on International Trade Law Reading Lecture, question and answer
7 The execution of freight contract Reading Lecture, question and answer
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 Bill of lading Reading Lecture, question and answer
10 Liability of the carrier Reading Lecture, question and answer
11 Rights of the carrier Reading Lecture, question and answer
12 Passenger Transportation Contract by Sea Reading Lecture, question and answer
13 Accidents at sea Reading Lecture, question and answer
14 Collision, General Average, Rescue assistance Reading Lecture, question and answer
15 Rights of the Creditor of Ship and Cargo Reading Problem solving, question and answer
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Bülent Sözer, ´´Deniz Ticareti Hukuku - I - ( Ders Kitabı )Giriş - Gemi - Donatan ve Navlun Sözleşmeleri´´, Vedat Kitapevi, 2013 Mayıs, İstanbul E. Sami Aksoy, Hakan Karan, ´´Deniz Hukuku Mevzuatı´´, Turhan Kitapevi,2011 Kasım ,Ankara
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 2
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 2
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 2
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 2
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 2
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 3
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 3
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 2
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 3
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 2
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 4
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 4
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 2
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 2
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 2
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 2
17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 2 32
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 66
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64
ECTS Credit: 3