CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW1001 | Fundamentals of Law I | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor İSMAİL PAMUK |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZAFER KAHRAMAN Instructor İSMAİL PAMUK |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The main objective of the Course is to introduce to the students the basic principles of law that they will need in their daily and professional lives. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Learns the rules of social order and their relations with each other, II. Lears the characteristics of legal rules distinguishing them from other rules of social order. III. Learns the principles regarding the application of legal rules. IV. Learns the sources of law and their characteristics. V. Learns the legal systems of the world and their distinctive characteristics VI. Learns the basis of public law private law seperation. VII. Learns the basic principles of the law of persons. VIII. Learns the basic principles of the commercial law. IX. Learns the types of business associations and basic rules applicable to them. X. Learns the basic concepts of law of obligations |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | 1. Discussion on Syllbus, class rules and requirements. 2. Law and Other Rules of Social Conduct: -Society and Order | Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp.1-10 and New ed. pp. 21-25) |
2) | Law and Other Rules of Social Conduct: 1. Moral Order 2. Religious Order 3. Rules of Manner (Etiquette) | Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp.7-24 and New ed. pp. 26-46) |
3) | 1. Characteristics Which Distinguish Legal Rules (Norms) from Other Rules of Conduct 2. Application of the Legal Rules | Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp.25-48 and New ed. pp. 47-73) |
4) | Sources of the Law | Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallace, Introduction to Turkish Law (Seventh Edition) p. 1-19 |
5) | The Judiciary | 1) Note provided by the instructor 2) Websites of the high courts |
6) | 1) Legal Systems of the World 2) Branches of Law and Public Law-Private Law Distinction | Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp. 53-57 and New ed. pp. 77-85 and 85-91 and 136-140) |
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8) | Kişiler Hukuku (Gerçek kişiler) | Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law (pp. 92-112) |
9) | Law of Persons: Legal Persons | Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law, 7. Edition (pp. 105-121) |
10) | 1. The Law of Persons (cont’d) 2. Commercial Law | Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law (pp. 103-112 and 116-117) The note that will be provided by the instructor |
11) | 1. Commercial Law (Con't) 2. Business Associations | The notes that will be provided by the instructor |
12) | Business Associations (cont'd) | The notes that will be provided by the instructor |
13) | Law of Obligations | The Law of Obligations Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law (pp.159-173) |
14) | Labor Law | Note that will provided by the instructor |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | -Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law, Alfa Publishing -Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law,6th Edition or newer -Notes that will be issued by the instructor |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 46 |
Final | 1 | % 54 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 46 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 54 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Final | 1 | 50 | 50 |
Total Workload | 164 |
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. |