LAW3222 Law and EconomicsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW3222 Law and Economics Spring
Fall
3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. KADİR EMRE GÖKYAYLA
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
References:

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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2) Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3) Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4) Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5) Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6) Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7) Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8) Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9) ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10) Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11) Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12) Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.