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MANAGEMENT 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
LAW3103 Environmental Law Fall 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:
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. AHMET YAYLA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Environmental Law is the result of the search for legal solutions to environmental problems which became a global threat.
The term of environment, the causes of environmental problems and solutions, the sources and the theoretical framework of the environmental law, the right to a healthy environment, the role of the law to the environmental protection, the environmental impact assessment, civil and criminal liability in environmental law will be examined in the light of national and international regulations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Becomes more sensitive to the environmental problems.
Knows the national and international regulations according environmental issues.

Course Content

Introduction
The term of Environment and its components
The Environmental Problems
The Causes and the Solutions
The theoretical framework of the environmental law
The sources of the environmental law
The characteristics of the environmental law
Midterm
The right to a healthy environment
The Environmental Protection and Law
The role of the Administration to the Environmental Protection
EIA
Civil Liability
Criminal Liability
Review
Final

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) The term of Environment and its components
3) The Environmental Problems
4) The Causes and the Solutions
5) The Theoretical Framework of the Environmental Law
6) The sources of the environmental law
7) The characteristics of the environmental law
8) The right to a healthy environment
9) The Environmental Protection and Law
10) The role of the Administration to the Environmental Protection
11) EIA
12) Civil Liability
13) Criminal Liability
14) Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Nükhet Turgut, Çevre Politikası ve Hukuku
İbrahim Özden Kaboğlu, Çevre Hakkı
Abdurrahman Saygılı, Çevre Hukuku Açısından Çevresel Etki Değerlendirmesi
Daniel M. Steinway, Kevin A. Ewing, David R. Case and Karen J. Nardi, Environmental Law Handbook
References: Mevzuat

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 93

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 engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.