MECHATRONICS 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
EUR3211 Justice Freedom and Security in the EU I Fall 3 0 3 6
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. SELCEN ÖNER
Assoc. Prof. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is designed to analyse historical background and development process of justice freedom and security policy in the EU, evolution process of its institutional framework and decision-making system particularly since the Maastricht Treaty (1993). In addition to these, Schengen rules, visa issues, immigration and asylum policy of the EU, the changes which were introduced by the Lisbon Treaty (2009) are evaluated. In addition to these, migration and asylum policy of Turkey, increasing collaboration between Turkey and the EU in the field of migration especially after the migration crisis and recent issues such as the refugee deal between Turkey and the EU (2016) and visa issues will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1. Assess historical background and institutional framework of justice freedom and security policy of the EU,
2. Evaluate external border controls in the EU and Schengen regulations,
3. Explain legal migration and irregular migration in the EU,
4. Analyse asylum policy in the EU,
5. Discuss Turkey-EU collaboration in the field of migration and asylum policy.

Course Content

In this course historical background of justice, freedom and security policy, visa issues, Schengen rules, legal migration and asylum policy are analysed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the course.
2) Historical background and institutional framework of Justice Freedom and Security Policy in the EU. Bache, Ian; Stephen George, Simon Bulmer, Politics in the European Union, Oxford University Press, 2011.pp.466-487. UNHCR refugee statistics *http://www.unhcr.org/figures-at-a-glance.html *How the Schengen Area was Created https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPNLgZ8RMYI *History of the Schengen Area https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xffvPWmoWsQ *Schengen Treaty historical background-EPP group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UXjsajT_EU     
3) Historical background and institutional framework of Justice Freedom and Security Policy in the EU Bache, Ian; Stephen George, Simon Bulmer, Politics in the European Union, Oxford University Press, 2011, pp.466-487. *World migration IOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVvsKx7R73M
4) Legal Migration and Asylum Policy of the EU “Migration and Asylum”, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2013. *EURODAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1drxATimqGw *Migration from Libya to EU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92iEL6k5E6o
5) Legal Migration and Asylum Policy of the EU Erika Feller, “Asylum, Migration and Refugee Protection: Realities, Myths and the Promise of Things to Come”, 2006. *EUROPOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzh-hDyY1uA *Frontex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju0rI-yevP4
6) Schengen Regulations Elspeth Guild, et.al., “What is Happening to Schengen Borders?”, CEPS Paper in Liberty and Security in Europe, No. 86, December 2015. * Schengen Information System II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Hhy_enZmU *Schengen Information System II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pv4STLFiI8
7) Visa issues in the EU. Steve Peers, EU Justice and Home Affairs Law, Oxford Unv. Press, 2011.
8) Mid-term Above readings in the previous weeks
9) Asylum and Migration Policy in Turkey İçduygu, Ahmet, “Europe, Turkey and International Migration: An Uneasy Negotiation”, http://www.eui.eu/Documents/RSCAS/Research/MWG/201011/01-26-Icduygu.pdf, 2011.
10) Visa-free Travel for Turkish Citizens Seçil Paçacı Elitok, “ A Step Backward for Turkey?: The Readmission Agreement and the Hope of Visa Free Europe”, IPC Mercator Policy Brief, December 2015.     
11) EU ve The Refugee Crisis Sergio Carrera, et.al., “EU’s Response to the Refugee Crisis”, CEPS Essay, No.20/ 16 December 2015. *Europe`s migrant crisis Wall Street Journal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12FT7cOLaZ4 * Europe`s Migrant Crisis-Five Years on-Deutsche Welle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKjE6hKaLsI *Refugees in Europe- The Guardian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ooecJWPcAY *Dublin Regulation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqmRkhuMWU *EU`s new Migration Pact https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBeVdy7bU-M
12) Turkey and the EU Cooperation in the Field of Migration Benvenuti, Bianca, “The Migration Paradox and EU-Turkey Relations”, IAI Working Papers, 2017. *EU-Turkey refugee deal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE3XgedX-hs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U2bAFzATN0
13) Refugee Crisis and Turkey-EU Relations Öner, S., “Turkey as a Strategic Partner of the EU during the Refugee Crisis: The Challenges and Prospects”, Timofey Agarin and Nevena Nancheva (Eds.), A European Crisis: Perspectives on Refugees, Solidarity and Europe, Stuttgart: ibidem-Verlag Pub., 2018. Öner, Selcen, “The Influence of the Economic Crisis and Refugee Crisis on EU Politics: The Challenges and Prospects for Turkey-EU Relations”, Marmara Journal of European Studies, Vol. 24, No. 2, 2016.
14) General evaluation of the course and presentation of students.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.
The articles or book chapters related with the topics of each week are mentioned in the weekly programme.

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Haftalık ders okumaları ItsLearning’e yüklenir. Ders izlencesinde yer alan tüm kitap bölümleri ve makalelere BAU Kütüphanesi’nden de erişilebilir.
Her hafta için ilgili kaynak programda belirtilmiştir.

References: Youtube videos on related subjects:
*World migration IOM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVvsKx7R73M
* Schengen Information System II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Hhy_enZmU
*Schengen Information System II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pv4STLFiI8
*EUROPOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzh-hDyY1uA
*Frontex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju0rI-yevP4
*Europe`s migrant crisis Wall Street Journal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12FT7cOLaZ4
* Europe`s Migrant Crisis-Five Years on-Deutsche Welle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKjE6hKaLsI
*Refugees in Europe- The Guardian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ooecJWPcAY
*Dublin Regulation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqmRkhuMWU
*EURODAC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1drxATimqGw
*Migration from Libya to EU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92iEL6k5E6o
*EU-Turkey refugee deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE3XgedX-hs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U2bAFzATN0
*EU`s new Migration Pact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBeVdy7bU-M

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 13 % 15
Presentation 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 20
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 95
Presentations / Seminar 1 8
Midterms 1 1.5
Final 1 1.5
Total Workload 145

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic 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 Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, 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) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.