HUK 526 Zoning Based on Disaster Risk MEF UniversityDegree Programs Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 1.5 Number of Credits: 90 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code HUK 526
Course Title in English Zoning Based on Disaster Risk
Course Title in Turkish Afet Riskine Dayalı İmar
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: 0 Lab: 0 Other: 0
Estimated Student Workload 140 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Only Master's Students
Overall Educational Objective The legal regulations and judicial and administrative jurisprudence on zoning applications based on disaster risk Addressing the implementation conditions of disaster risk-based zoning and the concrete problems encountered in practice, and the ways in which administrative and judicial bodies resolve them
Course Description The problems derived from the real estate developing based upon the disaster risk, the problem solving ways of the administrative and judicial organs on that issue.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Learns the scope, framework and purpose of disaster risk based zoning.
2) Understands the application conditions of zoning based on disaster risk.
3) Recognizes the characteristics of the applications in areas with no title deed, shared title deed, rehabilitation zoning planned areas and areas with fully legal construction.
4) Understands the financial facilities provided to encourage disaster risk-based reconstruction.
5) Learns the positive and negative effects of zoning practices based on disaster risk on urban texture.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general.
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies.
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law.
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice.
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general. N
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies. H Exam,Presentation
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines N
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law. N
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice. N
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. H Exam,Presentation
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law. N
Prepared by and Date EKREM KURT , February 2024
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. EKREM KURT

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction course, 1999 earthquake and the measures taken against earthquake risk afterwards
2) Legal measures taken for building safety after 1999, especially building inspection and urban transformation solutions
3) Legal status of buildings that pose a disaster risk
4) Disaster risk problems caused by landless settlements and slums
5) Disaster risks posed by urban areas built on land with share deeds
6) Disaster risks arising from buildings built in accordance with the law
7) Zoning amnesties and their effects on building safety
8) Land allocation certificate and the problems it causes
9) Implementation of reclamation plans and their relevance to transformation
10) Conversion of condominium and condominium easement buildings
11) Conversion of buildings not connected to condominium ownership and easement
12) Financial facilities provided by the Administration for transformation
13) Disaster risk identification process
14) Impacts of transformation on building and population density
15) End of semester exam
16) End of semester exam
Required/Recommended ReadingsOptional resources: KALABALIK, Abama: Zoning Law Dersleri, Ankara, 2016 . ABAMA, Muhittin: Zoning Law Legislation and Practice, 6th Edition, Ankara.
Teaching MethodsAfter the instructor's guidance and explanations, students are ensured to participate in the course. The course is taught within the framework of the seminar assignments and presentations prepared by the students. The decisions of the Council of State and the Court of Cassation are brought to the class by the students and discussed.
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Laboratory 14 % 0
Presentation 1 % 20
Seminar 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 2 % 0
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration kurte@mef.edu.tr

MEF University Office (5th Floor)

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

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 2 2 2 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 1 1 12
Homework Assignments 1 10 1 1 12
Final Examination 1 30 1 1 32
Total Workload 140
Total Workload/25 5.6
ECTS 6