INFORMATION LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BGT208	INFORMATION LAW	3	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÇİSEM YAŞAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SİNAN KARANFİL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To raise awareness about the legal dimension of data security and applications, to inform about the legal regulations in force in this field.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Importance and place of IT law; Establishment of the contract on the Internet; Information Technologies and Business Law; Electronic trade; Electronic signature; Intellectual Property Rights on the Internet; IT and personality rights; Types of crimes that occur with informatics; Internet publishing and international law; IT law and data security; The procedure to be applied in violation of rights; Denial of access.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of information security technology and software.
Comprehends the importance of information security in social life.
Gains knowledge about the legal regulations that limit their actions in the field.
While determining the strategies, it evaluates the legal compliance as well as the technical competencies.
Gains familiarity with general legal concepts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to law, general law terms	Lecture and discussion
2	Research	The place and importance of IT law	Lecture and discussion
3	Research	Basic Concepts of IT Law, Freedom in the field of Informatics	Lecture and discussion
4	Research	Internet Subjects and Responsibilities	Lecture and discussion
5	Research	Internet Access as a Fundamental Right and Access Blocking, Content Removal Measures	Lecture and discussion
6	Research	Cyber crimes (TCK art. 243, 244, 245, 245/A), misdemeanors and current examples	Lecture and discussion
7	Research	Private Law Consequences of Violations of Rights on the Internet	Lecture and discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research	Violation of Personal Rights on the Internet	Lecture and discussion
10	Research	Intellectual Rights and Protection on the Internet	Lecture and discussion
11	Research	Contracts Established over the Internet, E-Commerce, E-Signature and Risks	Lecture and discussion
12	Research	The Concept of Personal Data, Terminology and Basic Principles of Data Protection Law	Lecture and discussion
13	Research	Protection of Personal Data and Current Issues	Lecture and discussion
14	Research	Artificial Intelligence and Law	Lecture and discussion
15	Research	Overview	Lecture and discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
East, Ali Haydar (2017). IT Law. Ekin Publishing Distribution. Bursa
Dülger, Murat Volkan (2018). IT Crimes and Internet Communication Law. Seçkin Publishing, Ankara
Dulger, Murat Volkan (2019). Protection of Personal Data and Internet Access Legislation. Seçkin Publishing, Ankara
Turan, Metin (2020). IT law. Distinguished Publishing. Ankara

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Bilgisayarın temel kavram ve yazılımlarına hâkim olur.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have a command of the concepts commonly used in web design.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Planning the code part of a website by having knowledge of algorithms It does.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Visualization of the visual part of Web sites using visual design principles makes the planning.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Observes ethical, health and safety measures related to the profession.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows different methods of preparing a website.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can run web sites integrated with database management systems.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It may collect information about user experiences. Target with the information it collects can manage a website suitable for the audience. Can ensure basic security of websites.					4

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	12	1	12
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	1	7
Assignment (Homework)	1	3	3
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	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	72