LAW3007 Drafting Contracts IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs COMPUTER ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
COMPUTER 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
LAW3007 Drafting Contracts I 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:
Course Coordinator :
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to understand the different kinds of contract that can be made and how they are written. WE will discuss contracts as an instrument of commerce, administration and law and we will analyze how contracts are formed via their structure and content. At the end of the course each student should be able to construct and write relevant clauses for a give contract.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Defines the skeleton of an agreement
II. Creates the style of an agreement
III. Resolves the legal english problems for being able to draft an agreement
IV. Forms different clauses which have to be drafted in an agreement
V. Gives the ability of interpretation of an agreement

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction. Structure. Commencement, Recitals, Operative Part, Definitions Section.
Week 2: Paragraphing and reference use
Week 3: Vocabulary and Style of contracts
Week 4: Dealing with mathematical formula and time periods
Week 5: Legal English constructions
Week 6: Legal English translational tools
Week 7: Various forms of Clause
Week 8: midterm exam
Week 9: Access and Adapt model clauses for purpose
Week 10: Understanding how a contract may be interpreted
Week 11: Different methods of interpretation
Week 12: Translational skills
Week 13: Presentation
Week 14: Review For Final Exam
Week 15: Review For Final Exam
Week 16: Final exam






Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Week 1: Introduction. Structure. Commencement, Recitals, Operative Part, Definitions Section.
2) Week 2: Paragraphing and reference use
3) Week 3: Vocabulary and Style of contracts
4) Week 4: Dealing with mathematical formula and time periods
5) Week 5: Legal English constructions
6) Week 6: Legal English translational tools
7) Week 7: Various forms of Clause
8) Review
9) Week 9: Access and Adapt model clauses for purpose
10) Week 10: Understanding how a contract may be interpreted
11) Week 11: Different methods of interpretation
12) Week 12: Translational skills
13) Week 13: Presentation
14) Week 14: Review For Final Exam

Sources

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.