ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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
EUR2061	International Law	Spring	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

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

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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:

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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering.
2)	Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions.
3)	Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4)	Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction.
5)	Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6)	Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results.
7)	Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member.
8)	Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources
9)	Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
10)	Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field.
11)	Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
12)	Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age.
13)	Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
14)	Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices.