ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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
LAW2104	Media Law	Spring	0	2	1	4

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:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SİNAN ALTUNÇ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SİNAN ALTUNÇ Prof. Dr. AYŞE NUHOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	It is aimed to teach the legal regulations about the mass media devices and mass communication freedom and the changes made in those regulations during years. It is also aimed to teach the principles brought about the subject in the international documents and discuss those within court decisions and current events.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
-Get information about the main regulations of media law.

-Understand what kind of disputes may arise in the field of media law.

-Realize the importance of freedom of speech and expresiion within media law.

Course Content

Communications freedom in different political regimes, communications freedom in international documents and in the Constitution, communications freedom in Turkey, the grounds that the communications freedom might be restricted, types of publicatons, liability regimes in media law.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Genereal Information Communications Freedom in Different Political Regimes Communications Freedom in International Documents and in the Constitution	To read the related parts of the book, to read the events/decisions if given.
2)	Communications Freedom in Turkey.
3)	Press regime
4)	Periodical publications
5)	Liability regime in Press
6)	Radio-TV Regime
7)	Radio-TV regime in Turkey
8)	Cinema-Video Regime
9)	Internet Regime
10)	Internet in Turkey
11)	Presentations
12)	Presentations
13)	Presentations
14)	Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	İçel/Ünver, Kitle İletişim Hukuku, Beta, istanbul 2012.
References:	Mahkeme kararları, güncel olaylar, farazi olaylar. Court decisions, current events, hypothetical events.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Quizzes	14	% 0
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	2	32
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			97

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)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6)	Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.