Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ISLT386

Course Name:

Principles of Constitutional Law

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10)	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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