Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Constitutional Law SBKY202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to teach the basic institutions, concepts and theories of constitutional law.
Course Content The concept of the Constitution, its definition, characteristics and constitutional movements, constitutional documents, making and changing the Constitution, the concept of the State, its elements, the rule of law and the principles of equality, human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms and their limitations, the legislative power, its function, authority, procedures, working order, the status of the legislative body, its election, the duties and authorities of the legislative body, the executive power - the President, executive regulatory procedures and the state of emergency, the judicial power, the constitutional judiciary will be covered.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student will have an understanding of the basic components of constitutional law.
2 The student will understand the importance of law for the state
3 The student comprehends the legal division of labor and execution of state bodies.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The concept of the constitution, its definition, characteristics and constitutional movements Class Hours
2. Week Documents of constitutional nature
3. Week Making and changing the constitution, the concept of the state, its elements, types Class Hours
4. Week Electoral systems, government systems Class Hours
5. Week Democratic and secular state principles, social, rule of law and equality principles Class Hours
6. Week Human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms and their limitations
7. Week Status of the legislative body, its election Class Hours
8. Week Status of the legislative body, its election Class Hours
9. Week Status of the legislative body, its election Class Hours
10. Week Duties and authorities of the legislative body Class Hours
11. Week Executive power - President Class Hours
12. Week Executive regulatory procedures and state of emergency Class Hours
13. Week Judicial Power Class Hours
14. Week Constitutional Court Class Hours
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details.
2 To have the knowledge of political science, political theory, public administration, international relations, political history, law, economics and business required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of Political Science and Public Administration
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of political science and public administration and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies
5 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation
6 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations.
7 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas
8 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of public administration with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 2 2 2
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Prof.Dr.Ergun Özbudun- Türk Anayasa Hukuku- 2025Yetkin yayınları- Prof.Dr.Yavuz ATAR- Anayasa Hukuku- 2024 Seçkin yayınları
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 30 30
Quiz 1 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0