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
EUR4351 EU Competition Policy and State Aids Fall 3 0 3 7
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. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of EU competition policy, which is one of the most important Community policies. It is not only important because it has an enormous proportion of cases before the Court of Justice, but also because it involves economic, financial and intellectual interests. The course will comprise of the theoretical background of the policy as well as its legal foundations. Firstly, the meaning of competition, such as perfect competition and workable competition will be made clear, together with an explanation why there is a need of a regulation and a policy of competition. Then the Articles 101 and 102 of the EU Treaty concerning the regulation of competition will be explored in depth. A focus will be given to the significant part of this policy which is the state aids.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the dynamics of free market economy and relate those to the competition policy of the EU.
2. Analyze the basic case law of EU competition policy and relate them to the relevant Treaty Articles.
3. Evaluate examples of case law materials concerning the competition policy of the EU.
4. Define the normative theory of competition vis-à-vis other relevant polices of the EU, such as intellectual property rights.
5. Assess the trade dimension of this policy within the EU and as well as external to the EU.
6. Explain the workings of state aid procedures within the EU.

Course Content

The concept of competition; Reason and nature of competition policy of the EU; Article 101 “Cartels and Restrictive Practices” - scope and nature of the Article; Nature of Prohibition; Article 101(3) Exemption; Block Exemptions; Article 102 “Abuse of a Dominant Position” scope and nature of the Article; Identification of the Relevant Market; Assessing Dominance; Assessing Abuse; State Aids; Case examples in the area of state aids; EU Competition law and State aids-various subjects.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The concept of competition Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
2) Reason and nature of competition policy of the EU Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
3) Article 101 “Cartels and Restrictive Practices” - scope and nature of the Article Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
4) Nature of Prohibition Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
5) Article 101(3) Exemption Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
6) Block Exemptions Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
7) Article 102 “Abuse of a Dominant Position” scope and nature of the Article Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
8) Identification of the Relevant Market Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
9) Assesing Dominance Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
10) Assesing Abuse Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
11) State Aids Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
12) Case Examples in the area of State Aids Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
13) Student Presentations
14) EU Competition law and State aids-various subjects Required Reading: D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884) Recommended Readings: Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508) Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Required Reading:
D.G. Goyder, “EC Competition Law”, Oxford University Press, 4th ed., 2003 (ISBN: 0199257884)

Recommended Readings:
Richard Whish, “Competition Law”, Butterworths, 4th ed., 2001 ( ISBN: 9780406959508)
Renato Nazzini, “The Foundations of European Union Competition Law” Oxford University Press, 2011 (ISBN: 9780199226153)
Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 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 14 129
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

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.