MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
EUR2061 | International Law | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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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 : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor MEHMET CENGİZ UZUN Instructor İSMAİL PAMUK |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The purpose of the course is to introduce political science and international relations students to the main topics, sources, subjects and issues of the international law. The course covers a variety of topics in international law from sources, actors, subjects, areas and institutions of international law to the use of force and human rights. After explaining the main concepts, definitions, sources and development of international law, it discusses how the international law differs from domestic law, analyzes the founding elements and institutions of the international law. The state, as the main actor in international relations and law, and the related topics of international law about states, will take a detailed focus throughout the course. In addition, other major topics of international law will also be included in the course, such as treaty law, human rights law, law of seas, law of air space and space law, the UN, the use of force, settlement of international disputes, peaceful and diplomatic means in international law |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Comprehend how international system functions in accordance with international law. 2. Explain key concepts in international law; 3. Evaluate the states’ role in international system and politics; 4. Grasp the legal framework in which states and other actors of international relations interact; 5. Discuss current issues and disputes in international law academically; 6. Possess knowledge about the theory and practice in international law. 7. Possess knowledge on sources, subjects and institutions of the international law, the use of force and human rights. |
The history of international law; sources of international law; the law of treaties; states and recognition in international law; the UN; law of the seas, use of force in international law; human rights law. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Orientation | |
2) | Introduction to International Law | |
3) | Personalities and States in International Law | |
4) | Development and Sources of International Law | |
5) | States’ Territory, Succession, Jurisdiction and Responsibility in International Law | |
6) | UN and International Law | |
7) | MIDTERM EXAM | |
8) | Treaty Law I | |
9) | Treaty Law II | |
10) | International Law of the Seas | |
11) | Airspace, Outer Space and International Law | |
12) | International Law and Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes | |
13) | Use of Force, War and Conflicts in International Law | |
14) | International Law of Human Rights |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | * Shaw, M., International Law. Cambridge, 2008, Cambridge University Press. * Evans, M. (ed.), International Law, New York, 2018, Oxford University Press. * Evans, M. (ed.) (2019). Blackstone’s International Law Documents. New York: OUP * Dixon, M., McCorquodale R. and Williams, S. (2016). Cases and Materials on International Law. New York: OUP. * Kaya, İbrahim, Basic Documents in International Law, Ankara, 2016, Seçkin Yayınevi. * Baylis, J. et. al. (2017) The Globalization of World Politics, Ch. 19, pp. 301-315. New York: OUP |
References: | Yok |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 86 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 1.5 |
Final | 1 | 1.5 |
Total Workload | 148 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 3 |
2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 4 |
3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 3 |
5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 4 |
6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 4 |
7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 3 |
8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 4 |