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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI155

Course Name:

Turkish Constitutional Law

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. MEHMET FATİH ÇINAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst.Prof. M.Fatih Çınar

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Objectives of the Turkish Constitutional Law course: to provide information about the concepts of constitutional law and the general regulation areas of constitutions, to provide students with basic knowledge of constitutional law. In addition, it is to ensure that he learns the history and development process of Turkish Constitutionalism. The aim of the course is to enable the student, who has become dominant in the constitutional literature, to comprehend the basic principles such as the state, nation, republic, democracy, sovereignty, human rights and freedoms, and the rule of law, determined by the 1982 Turkish Constitution. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to concretize the subjects by making comments on the current constitutional issues and by making practical studies on the constitutional judiciary.

Course Content:

Within the scope of this course, the general principles and basic concepts of constitutional law are explained at a level that will be the basis for Turkish Constitutional Law studies. The Ottoman-Turkish constitutional developments, the basic features of the constitutions used by the Republic of Turkey until today's constitution, and the constitutional amendments are conveyed to the student as information about the history of the Turkish Constitution. The 1982 Constitution, which is in force today, is examined with all its parts, especially in the context of the structure and functions of the legislative, executive and judicial organs. The constitutionality review of the Constitutional Court, individual applications and criminal jurisdiction are among the topics covered in the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will have learned the basic concepts of constitutional law.
2) Students will know the basic constitutional concepts accepted by the current 1982 Constitution.
3) Students will have general information about the history of Turkish Constitutionalism.
4) Students will understand the functions and superiority of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey.
5) Students will have basic knowledge about the Turkish Constitutional Judiciary and at a level to understand the Constitutional Court Decisions they have read.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Concept of Constitution, Sources of the Constitution, Founding Power
2)	Concept of State, Government Systems
3)	State Forms According to the Source and Structure of Sovereignty
4)	Democracy, Elections
5)	History of Turkish Constitutional Law (Ottoman Period)
6)	History of Turkish Constitutional Law (Republican Period)
7)	Basic Characteristics of the State According to the 1982 Constitution
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Fundamental Rights and Duties regulated in the 1982 Constitution
10)	Legislative Body (Turkish Grand National Assembly)
11)	Executive Body (President; Deputy and Council of Ministers)
12)	Judicial Bodies (High Courts and Judicial Institutions)
13)	Constitutional Jurisdiction
14)	Anayasada Değişiklikleri Yapılması Usulu
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Anayasa Mahkemesinin Ceza Yargı Yetkisi (5 ve 6.Bölümler)- (Nobel Akademik Yayınlar 2020 Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih Çınar) Türk Anayasa Hukuku (Ekin Yayınları - Kemal Gözler)
References:	Ders Notları: Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih ÇINAR

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2) knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3) is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4) knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5) can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6) knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7) can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8) knows the clinical decision-making process, evidence-based medicine practices and current approaches.
9) knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10) knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11) is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12) knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13) can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14) knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15) knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16) knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17) keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18) applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2)	knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.
3)	is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4)	knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5)	can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6)	knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7)	can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8)	knows the clinical decision-making process, evidence-based medicine practices and current approaches.
9)	knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10)	knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.
11)	is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12)	knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.
13)	can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14)	knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15)	knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16)	knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.
17)	keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.
18)	applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	3			42
Study Hours Out of Class	15	3			45
Presentations / Seminar	14	2			28
Midterms	1	2			2
Final	1	3			3
Total Workload					120