BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW3081 | Women's Rights | Fall | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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 : | Prof. Dr. KADİR EMRE GÖKYAYLA |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | To arouse awareness on the women's rights, to give information regarding international conventions. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. He defines historical background of CEDAW and fundamental informations on women's rights. II. He detects effect of CEDAW in Turkish Law. III. He determines decisions taken in studies occured after CEDAW. IV. He defines Beijing conference and European Union regulations. V. He detects developments on women's rights in the world. |
Week 1: General Introduction to the course with basic information about CEDAW, changes about gender equality in Turkish Civil Code Week 2: History of women's rights and overview of CEDAW Week 3: The development of the Turkish law after CEDAW, the concept of positive discrimination Week 4: Provisions of the CEDAW I, General informations, Week 5: Provisions of CEDAW II Week 6: Optional additional protocols and the studies in this context I Week 7: General Review Week 8: Mid-term exam Week 9: Optional Additional Protocol and studies in this context II Week 10: decisions taken in studies made after CEDAW Week 11: Beijing conference Week 12: The European Union regulations Week 13: implications for Turkey Week 14: developments in the world and due diligence Week 15: The causes of the problem and solutions according to you. Week 16: Final Exam |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | General Introduction to the course with basic information about CEDAW, changes about gender equality in Turkish Civil Code | |
2) | History of women's rights and overview of CEDAW | |
3) | The development of the Turkish law after CEDAW, the concept of positive discrimination | |
4) | Provisions of the CEDAW I, General informations, | |
5) | Provisions of CEDAW II | |
6) | Optional additional protocols and the studies in this context I | |
7) | General Review | |
8) | Midterm exam | |
9) | Optional Additional Protocol and studies in this context II | |
10) | Beijing conference | |
11) | The European Union regulations | |
12) | Decisions taken in studies made after CEDAW | |
13) | Implications for Turkey | |
14) | Developments in the world and due diligence | |
15) | The causes of the problem and solutions according to you | |
16) | Final exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Yok/None |
References: | Demet Özdamar, Cedaw Sözleşmesi, 2009. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Presentation | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 16 | 32 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 14 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 8 |
Midterms | 2 | 20 |
Final | 2 | 30 |
Total Workload | 104 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose | |
3) | Design complex Biomedical 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) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to 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) | Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical 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 Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |