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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
EUR3321 EU Law Spring 3 0 3 5
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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. CEREN ZEYNEP PİRİM
Assoc. Prof. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ
Instructor ABDÜLKADİR KAYA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The overall aim of the course is for the students to attain basic knowledge of the EU legal system. Firstly, the students will be introduced to the historical background of the EU and its institutional structure as well as a cursory overview of the common market. The character of sources of Union law and the legislative process are thereafter will be elaborated. Furthermore, the relationship between the legal system of the EU and those of the Member States will be the main focus of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Evaluate if /how the co-decision procedure enhanced a more democratic environment within the EU.
2. Differentiate between levels of legislation (primary legislation vs. secondary legislation) in terms of their effects.
3. Analyze the case law via the relevant Treaty Articles.
4. Demonstrate the significance and effect of regulations and directives in different member states.
5. Explain the extent and limits of the powers of the European Union, including central principles and the role of EU courts.

Course Content

The Development of European Integration; The Role of the Commission; The Role of the Council; The Role of the European Parliament; The EU Legislation; Court of Justice; Actions Against Member States; Judicial Review of EU Acts. Preliminary Rulings; Direct Effect of Community Law; Supremacy of EU Law; “Cassis de Dijon” and the Development of Free Movement Rules.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Development of European Integration.
2) The Role of the Commission.
3) The Role of the Council.
4) The Role of the European Parliament.
5) EU Legislation
6) Court of Justice
7) Actions Against Member States
8) Judicial Review of EU Acts.
9) Preliminary Rulings.
10) Direct Effect of Community Law
11) Supremacy of EU Law
12) “Cassis de Dijon” and the Development of Free Movement Rules
13) EU Law- various subjects
14) EU law - various subjects

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Required Reading:
PaulCraig and Grainne De Burca, “EU Law”, Oxford University Press, 3rd ed., 2003 (ISBN: 9780199279435)
Recommended Readings:
Trevor C. Hartley , “The Foundations of European Union Law : an Introduction to the Constitutional and Administrative Law of the European Union”, Oxford University Press, 7th ed., 2010 (ISBN: 0199566755)
Nigel Foster, “EC Legislation”, Oxford University Press, 16th ed., 2009 (ISBN: 0199283109)
Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.

Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
References: Supplemental readings and other media will be assigned on a weekly basis, and can be found via ItsLearning.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
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 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 80
Midterms 1 1.5
Final 1 1.5
Total Workload 125

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) 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