| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||||||
| Course Code | HUK 232 | ||||||||
| Course Title in English | Environmental Law | ||||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Çevre Hukuku | ||||||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 60 hours per semester | ||||||||
| Number of Credits | 2 ECTS | ||||||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | ||||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | The overall objective of the course is to enable students to develop a new perspective on environmental problems by comprehending the unique characteristics and principles of environmental law. | ||||||||
| Course Description | The course offers an overwiew of the environmental law focusing on the principles of the environmental law, environmental impact assessment, sectorial and integrated environmental protection, environmental damage and liability. | ||||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Derste çevre hukukunun temel ilkeleri, çevresel etki değerlendirmesi, çevresel kirliligin önlenmesi ile sektörel ve entegre çevre koruma yöntemleri ve çevresel zararlardan doğan sorumluluk konuları işlenecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Evaluates environmental problems within the framework of the basic principles of environmental law. 2) To determine the scope of environmental law in general terms 3) To interpret the legislation with the perspective of environmental law 4) To know environmental impact assessment 5) To evaluate and analyze judicial decisions on environmental law 6) To explain the principles regarding the protection of natural and cultural assets 7) To define the administration's law enforcement activities in the environmental field 8) To outline the principles of risk management in general terms 9) Evaluate issues related to liability for environmental damage |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Environmental Problems and the Importance of Law in Environmental Protection |
| 2) | Basic Concepts of Environmental Law |
| 3) | Environmental Movements and Development of Environmental Law |
| 4) | Basic Principles Dominating Environmental Law: Sustainable Development Principle |
| 5) | Basic Principles Dominating Environmental Law: Prevention, Cooperation, Coordination and Integration Principles and Polluter Pays Principle |
| 6) | Basic Principles Dominating Environmental Law: Participation Principle and Precautionary Principle The Concept of Environmental Right as a Human Right |
| 7) | Prevention of Environmental Degradation and Pollution Control Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) |
| 8) | Civil Liability (Tort Liability) |
| 9) | Civil Liability (Tort Liability) |
| 10) | Civil Liability (Neighborhood Law) |
| 11) | Environmental Crimes and Problems Related to Criminal Liability |
| 12) | Environmental Crimes and Problems Related to Criminal Liability |
| 13) | International Aspects of Environmental Law |
| 14) | International Aspects of Environmental Law |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Erişgin, Nuri: Çevre Kirletenin Hukuksal Sorumluluğunda İlliyet Bağı, İmaj Yayınları, Ankara, 2005. Güneş, Yusuf / Aydın Coşkun, Aynur: Çevre Hukuku, Kazancı Hukuk Yay. No. 181, İstanbul, 2004. Kaboğlu, İbrahim: Çevre Hakkı, İmge Yayınevi, Ankara, 1996. Keleş, Ruşen / Ertan, Birol: Çevre Hukukuna Giriş, İmge Yayınevi, Ankara, 2002. Kışlalıoğlu, Mine / Berkes: Fikret Ekoloji ve Çevre Bilimleri, Remzi Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2003. Saygılı, Abdurrahman: Çevre Hukuku Açısından Çevresel Etki Değerlendirmesi, İmaj Yayınları, Ankara, 2007. Turgut, Nükhet: Çevre Politikası ve Hukuku, İmaj Yayınevi, Ankara, 2009. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Theoretical lectures, evaluation of court decisions on the subject. | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | None | ||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | ||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | ||||||||||||
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload | 60 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 2.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 2 | ||||||