COMMERCIAL LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BNS253	COMMERCIAL LAW	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ŞEYDA ŞANLI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Within the framework of the New Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, commercial transactions, commercial enterprises, the obligations of merchants, unfair competition, and deceptive advertising are explained in basic terms to enable students to understand the relationships between merchants, grasp the legal differences between “commercial enterprises, tradesmen, and companies” that are common in everyday life, and provide basic solutions to situations they encounter in commercial law. and to enable them to assess the competition between businesses or partnerships operating under free market conditions from a legal perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Conceptual analysis related to commercial law, the concept of business, its types, “Commercial enterprise” as a type of enterprise, its definition and elements, transfer of a commercial enterprise and pledge of a commercial enterprise, the concept of commercial enterprise, applicable provisions and order of application of commercial provisions, current account agreement, its operation, provisions, termination, commercial lawsuits --Absolute commercial lawsuits --Relative commercial lawsuits, Merchant status, Obligations arising from being a merchant, Commercial books and the scope of the merchant's bookkeeping obligation, Merchant Assistants, Types of trade names and trademarks, Cases of unfair competition and legal actions that may be brought for this reason, Company Law, Bills of exchange and cases of transfer.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the fundamental concepts of commercial law.
It shows the differences between merchants and tradesmen.
Commercial business, unfair competition, explains types of trademarks.
It explains corporate law.
Understands the fundamental characteristics of bills of exchange.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Source Search	Conceptual Analysis Related to Commercial Law, Business Concept, Types	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
2	Source Search	Definition and Elements of a Commercial Enterprise	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
3	Source Search	The Concept of Commercial Transactions, Applicable Rules, and the Order of Application of Commercial Rules	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
4	Source Search	The Concept of Merchant, Applicable Rules	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
5	Source Search	Obligations of Being a Merchant	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
6	Source Search	Trade Name, Brand	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
7	Source Search	Merchant Assistants	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
8	Source Search	Current Account Agreement, Operation, Provisions, Termination	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
9	Source Search	Commercial Books and the Scope of the Merchant's Bookkeeping Obligation	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Source Search	Unfair Competition and Potential Lawsuits	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
12	Source Search	Corporate Law General Concepts	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
13	Source Search	Sole Proprietorships - Capital Companies	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
14	Source Search	Bills of Exchange and Forms of Transfer	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
15	Source Search	Bills of Exchange and Forms of Transfer	Presentation, Discussion, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance						5
2	Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.		1
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.					4
2	Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.				3
2	By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.		1
2	Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.	0
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze financial data related to his / her field.	0
2	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	3	15	45
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	2	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	151