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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW3222 Law and Economics Spring 3 0 3 8
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Basic information

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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZAFER KAHRAMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: Optional Course Materials: videos, games, etc.
Course Objectives: The course aims to put the interaction between the legal system and the market system. It examines why law is necessary for markets to function and it uses economic principles to analyze laws.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Defines the economic theory of property
II. Defines the Coase theorem
III. Defines the economic theory of tort law
IV. Defines the social cost of accidents
V. Identifies the optimum precaution
VI. Defines an economic theory of crime and punishment
VII. Identifies the optimum deterrence
VIII. Defines antitrust law and regulated industries
IX. Analyzes regulated industries
X. Defines privatization and deregulation

Course Content

An economic theory of property,An economic theory of tort law, An economic theory of crime and punishment, An economic theory of contract, Antitrust law and regulated industries, Privatization & Deregulation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) An introduction to law and economics
2) An economic theory of property
3) Topics in the economics of property law
4) An economic theory of tort law
5) Topics in the economics of tort liability
6) An economic theory of crime and punishment
7) Review
8) Topics in crime and punishment
9) An economic theory of contract
10) Topics in the economics of contract law
11) Antitrust law and regulated industries
12) Topics in antitrust law and regulated industries
13) Privatization
14) Privatization & Deregulation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Law & Economics, Robert Cooter and Thomas Ulen; Pearson Education
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 13 169
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 212

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.