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CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: LAW3065
Ders İsmi: Humanitarian Law
Ders Yarıyılı: Fall
Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
0 2 1 4
Language of instruction: English
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with a legal and critical understanding of the major concepts and issues of International Humanitarian Law and to give all students an opportunity to develop their own analytic work.
As for analytic work, students are given opportunity to discuss in-depth some humanitarian crises such as, the wars in Bosnia and Croatia, The Rwandan genocide, operations in Afghanistan, and Iraq and the implications of the war on terrorism on the humanitarian agenda.
Course Content: Introduction to the International Humanitarian Law; International & non-international armed conflict, Persons protected under international humanitarian law, Humanitarian Law in practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the International Humanitarian Law --
2) International armed conflict --
3) Non-international armed conflict --
4) Persons protected under international humanitarian law --
5) (Part 1 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
6) (Part 2 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
7) (Part 3 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
8) (Part 4 of 4) Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols --
9) (Part 1 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
10) (Part 2 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
11) (Part 3 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
12) (Part 4 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
13) (Part 5 of 5) Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. --
14) Review of the semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İnsancıl Hukuka Giriş, Doç.Dr.Ayşe Nur Tütüncü, Mart-2006 İstanbul. Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş.

On the Laws of War, Adam Roberts, Richard Guelff, Oxford University Press, 2002
References: --

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 100
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 88