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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: UNI156
Course Name: Introduction to Legal Science
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi M. Fatih ÇINAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Students should be informed about the basic concepts and outlines of law, legal institutions and rules, learn the sources of legal rules, be informed about the application models and methods of legal rules, legal proceedings and remedies, the general structure of the Turkish legal system, the concept of being entitled to rights and obligations, It is aimed to inform about basic issues such as protection and remedies. By transferring general legal knowledge, it is aimed to acquire a basic level of legal literacy that will enable to look at the issues from a legal perspective.
Course Content: Within the scope of this course, the rules regulating social life are explained, and the difference and importance of legal rules are emphasized. The definitions of the concepts of law and justice are made. The rights and responsibilities recognized by law and the conditions of rights and capacity to act are taught in order to have these rights and responsibilities. The distinction between public law and private law, which are the main branches of law, is given, and the sub-branches of these main branches of law are introduced. Information is given about the high courts, first instance courts and judicial institutions in the Turkish Judicial System, and the authorities and responsibilities of the people involved in this judicial structure are explained.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Comprehends the rules of social order and the place and importance of law among them.
2) Knows the sources of legal rules, the relationship between law and justice and legal systems in general.
3) Knows the scope of right and action capacity required to be competent in rights and obligations and has basic information on legal events, legal actions and legal acts.
4) Distinguish between public law-private law and their sub-law branches. Knows the functioning of Turkish law, who the people working in judicial institutions are, their powers and responsibilities.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Rules of Social Order; Religion, Morality, Manners, Customs and Codes, Properties of Law Rules.
2) Concepts of Law and Justice; Legal Systems
3) Sources of Law
4) Interpretation and Implementation of Legal Rules
5) The Concept of Person in Law; Rights and Verb Capability of Persons
6) The Concept of Rights in Law
7) Legal Events, Legal Actions and Transactions
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Types of Sanctions in Law
10) Public Law
11) Private law
12) The Turkish Judicial System and Its Elements
13) Turkish Judicial Organization
14) Litigation Concept and Types of Litigation
15) FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hukuk Bilimine Giriş Kitabı Nobel Akademik Yayınlar (Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih ÇINAR ve Av.Öğr.Gör. Vehbi Doğan)
References: Hukukun Temel Kavramları - Kemal Gözler, Ekin Basım Yayın Dağıtım, 2016

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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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 2 3 70
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 2 28
Midterms 1 8 1 9
Final 1 17 1 18
Total Workload 125