HF404 Maritime Commercial Law

3 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF LAW
LAW PR.
Code HF404
Name Maritime Commercial Law
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. FATİH BİLGİLİ
Course Instructor ESRA DÜNDAR ARAVACIK (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The course aims to teach students the basic concept of the Marine Law.

Course Content

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.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows the concepts of ship, nationality of the ship and ship registry.
LO02 Has a basic knowledge of the ships rights in rem.
LO03 Comprehends the concepts of the owners, sea captain, maritime accidents.
LO04 Obtains information about the goods and passenger transport contracts.
LO05 Learns the basic principles of overseas sales


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods
PLO02 - Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment.
PLO03 - Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector
PLO04 - Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms
PLO05 - Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments.
PLO06 - Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law.
PLO07 - Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity
PLO08 - Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares
PLO09 - 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.
PLO10 - Knows how to access and use local and international law sources.
PLO11 - Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules.
PLO12 - Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits.
PLO13 - 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.
PLO14 - Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information.
PLO15 - Conducts scientific studies in the field.
PLO16 - Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law.
PLO17 - 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.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The sources of Marine Law reading
2 Ship, Ship-owner and the cooperative ownership reading
3 Seamen reading
4 Freight contract reading
5 Parties of the freight contract and related Persons reading
6 Relations of freight contract with the other contract types used on International Trade Law reading
7 The execution of freight contract reading
8 Mid-Term Exam reading
9 Bill of lading reading
10 Liability of the carrier reading
11 Rights of the carrier reading
12 Passenger Transportation Contract by Sea reading
13 Accidents at sea reading
14 Collision, General Average, Rescue assistance reading
15 Rights of the Creditor of Ship and Cargo reading
16 Final Exam
17 Final Exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

Update Time: 25.08.2017 11:36