BBA386 Fundamentals of Constitutional LawIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Food Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Food Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: BBA386
Course Name: Fundamentals of Constitutional Law
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. FİKRET ERKUT EMCİOGLU
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. FİKRET ERKUT EMCİOGLU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to develop a knowledge base of foundational principles in constitutional law concernig practice in comperative law.
Course Content: Legal/Constitutional meanings of some commonly known terms, State and its institutions, separation of powers, parliamentarian system, presidential system, semi-presidential system, Turkish system, law making, electoral systems, constitutional justice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizes the state tradition in Turkey
2) Analyzes of the modernization process in Turkey
3) Explains the concepts and fucntions of legislative, executive, judiciary
4) Learns the methods of amendments in the constitution
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction None
1) The models of state according to the use of the dominance Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
2) The sources of constitutional law Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
3) Political Power and it’s legality Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
4) The primary constituent power Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
5) The Derived Constituent Power Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
6) Constitutional procedure law Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
7) The State, conditions of it’s existence and ideological dimension Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
8) Midterm Exam None
9) The models of state Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
10) The models of state according to the use of the dominance Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
11) Elections, the systems of elections, political parties Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
12) Fundamental rights and freedoms Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
13) Legitimacy, executive, judiciary Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
14) Separation of powers and political regimes Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
15) Final Exam None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İ.Ö. Kaboğlu, Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri, Legal, 9. Bası, İstanbul, 2014. K. Gözler, Anayasa Hukukunun Genel Esasları, Ders Kitabı, Ekin, Bursa, 2014
References: Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 15
Presentations / Seminar 15 30
Midterms 14 42
Final 15 45
Total Workload 177