Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Instructor MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor ABDÜLKADİR KAYA
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
The objective of this course is to provide students with a legal and critical understanding of the major concepts and issues of International Humanitarian Law and to give all students an opportunity to develop their own analytic work.
As for analytic work, students are given opportunity to discuss in-depth some humanitarian crises such as, the wars in Bosnia and Croatia, The Rwandan genocide, operations in Afghanistan, and Iraq and the implications of the war on terrorism on the humanitarian agenda.
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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the International Humanitarian Law |
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2) |
International armed conflict |
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3) |
Non-international armed conflict |
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4) |
Persons protected under international humanitarian law |
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5) |
(Part 1 of 4)
Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols |
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6) |
(Part 2 of 4)
Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols |
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7) |
(Part 3 of 4)
Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols |
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8) |
(Part 4 of 4)
Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols |
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9) |
(Part 1 of 5)
Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. |
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10) |
(Part 2 of 5)
Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. |
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11) |
(Part 3 of 5)
Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. |
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12) |
(Part 4 of 5)
Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. |
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13) |
(Part 5 of 5)
Humanitarian law during the fight against terrorism; internal armed clashes etc, ad hoc international courts and their decisions. |
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14) |
Review of the semester |
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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. |
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2) |
identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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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.) |
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4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. |
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6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. |
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7) |
Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. |
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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. |
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9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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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. |
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12) |
Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |
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