COMMERCIAL LAW I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ATP215	COMMERCIAL LAW I	3	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ONUR KORU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Within the framework of the New Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, commercial business, commercial enterprise, the obligations of the merchant, unfair competition situations and deceptive advertisements are explained as the basis for the student to comprehend the relationship between merchants, to comprehend the legal difference between "commercial enterprise-tradesman-company", which is common in daily life, to apply to commercial law. It aims to provide basic solutions in an event that comes before it, as well as to evaluate the competition between businesses or partnerships that continue their commercial activities in free market conditions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Conceptual analysis of commercial law, Concept of Business, its types, "Commercial business" as a type of business, Definition and Elements, Transfer of commercial enterprise and Pledge of Commercial Enterprise, Concept of Commercial Business, the provisions to which it is subject and the order of application of commercial provisions, Current account contract, Operation, provisions, termination, Commercial lawsuits -- Absolute commercial lawsuit -- Relative Commercial lawsuits, Trader title, Obligations of being a Merchant, Commercial books and the scope of the merchant's bookkeeping obligation, Dependent Merchant Assistants, Independent Merchant Assistants, Trade name brand types, It includes Unfair Competition Cases and legal cases that may be filed for this reason, bills of exchange and transfer cases.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the basic concepts of commercial law.
Trader shows the differences between trades.
Describes commercial business, unfair competition, brand types.
Understands the basic characteristics of bills of exchange.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search	Conceptual analysis of commercial law, Business Concept, its types	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
2	Literature search	"Commercial business" as a type of business, Definition and Elements	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
3	Literature search	Transfer of commercial enterprise Pledge of commercial enterprise	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
4	Literature search	Commercial Business concept, the provisions to which it is subject and the order of application of the commercial provisions	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
5	Literature search	Current account contract, operation, provisions, termination	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
6	Literature search	Commercial litigation -- Absolute commercial litigation -- Relative Commercial litigation	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
7	Literature search	Trader title -- Trader attribute of natural persons -- Trader attribute of legal persons	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search	Obligations of Being a Merchant	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
10	Literature search	Commercial books and scope of the trader's bookkeeping obligation	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
11	Literature search	Dependent Merchant Assistants	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
12	Literature search	Independent Merchant Assistants	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
13	Literature search	Trade name and brand types	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
14	Literature search	Cases of unfair competition and lawsuits to be filed	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
15	Literature search	Bills of exchange and transfer forms	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at law.						5
2	The ability to understand the basic concepts of law and the basic features of principal disciplines of law.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at basic level which are supported by course books, practical equipment and other scientific sources that contains up-to-date information in the field of study based on the competencies acquired in secondary school level.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to think in analytical way.						5
2	To get competence in using the acquired basic-level theoretical and practical knowledge in the next level of education in the same field or in another field at the same level.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to analyse and evaluate the data, to identify and analyse problems, and to produce solutions based on proofs by using the acquired basic-level knowledge and skills.						5
2	To write on Turkish F keyboard with using 10 finger technique	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to carry out independently a basic-level work project in the field of study.						5
2	The ability to take responsibility as a member of a team for solving unpredictable complex problems that arise in practice in the field of study.					4
3	The ability to manage activities for the professional development of subordinate individuals within the framework of a project.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to evaluate in a critical manner the acquired basic-level knowledge and skills, and to decide upon and meet learning needs.						5
2	To acquire the awareness of life-long learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to express opinions on the field-related in written and verbal form.						5
2	The ability to share views and suggestions for problems on the field of study, with professional and unprofessional individuals.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have scientific, cultural and ethical values concerning the procedures of gathering, analysing and evaluating of the data in the field of study.						5
2	The ability to institute proceedings.						5
3	To have knowledge about the execution proceeding and bankrupt.		1

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	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	128