The main aim of this course is to describe the basic law concepts in the construction industry. In addition, it is aimed to nurture discussions on what procurement procedures exist in the construction industry / what contract types are. This course will help students build a solid foundation that will help them understand the basic context of law procedures in the construction industry. This course introduces students to a basic understanding of the legal system and legal issues significant to construction industry professionals. Moreover, this course also covers ethical issues faced in the construction industry.
Course Content
This course contains; Orientation, Introduction to Law,Introduction to Law,Concept of Contract and Contract in the Construction Industry,Contract Management,Project Participants, Project Lifecycle,Contract Types - (1),Contract Types - (2),Contract Types - (3),Project Delivery Systems - (1)
,Project Delivery Systems - (2),Project Delivery Systems - (3),Project Delivery Systems - (4),Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (1),Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (2).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Use the legal terminology common to general law and the construction industry.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Determine the definition and characteristics of contracts and construction contracts.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Define the concept and features of contract management.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Identify the basic project management features related to construction law, such as project participants and life cycle.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Describe the types of contractual arrangements frequently used in the construction industry.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Specify the purchasing procedures and project delivery systems used in the construction industry.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Implement the main methods and procedures used in the conflict management and dispute resolution processes.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Orientation, Introduction to Law
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2
Introduction to Law
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3
Concept of Contract and Contract in the Construction Industry
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4
Contract Management
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5
Project Participants, Project Lifecycle
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6
Contract Types - (1)
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7
Contract Types - (2)
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8
Contract Types - (3)
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9
Project Delivery Systems - (1)
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10
Project Delivery Systems - (2)
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11
Project Delivery Systems - (3)
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12
Project Delivery Systems - (4)
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13
Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (1)
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14
Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (2)
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Resources
Lecture Notes
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
35
35
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
1
45
45
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
122
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(122/30)
4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
LABOR LAW
CEE4212523
Spring Semester
3+0
3
4
Course Program
Salı 09:00-09:45
Salı 10:00-10:45
Salı 11:00-11:45
Salı 12:00-12:45
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Işık Ateş KIRAL
Assistant(s)
Aim
The main aim of this course is to describe the basic law concepts in the construction industry. In addition, it is aimed to nurture discussions on what procurement procedures exist in the construction industry / what contract types are. This course will help students build a solid foundation that will help them understand the basic context of law procedures in the construction industry. This course introduces students to a basic understanding of the legal system and legal issues significant to construction industry professionals. Moreover, this course also covers ethical issues faced in the construction industry.
Course Content
This course contains; Orientation, Introduction to Law,Introduction to Law,Concept of Contract and Contract in the Construction Industry,Contract Management,Project Participants, Project Lifecycle,Contract Types - (1),Contract Types - (2),Contract Types - (3),Project Delivery Systems - (1)
,Project Delivery Systems - (2),Project Delivery Systems - (3),Project Delivery Systems - (4),Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (1),Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (2).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Use the legal terminology common to general law and the construction industry.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Determine the definition and characteristics of contracts and construction contracts.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Define the concept and features of contract management.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Identify the basic project management features related to construction law, such as project participants and life cycle.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Describe the types of contractual arrangements frequently used in the construction industry.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Specify the purchasing procedures and project delivery systems used in the construction industry.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Implement the main methods and procedures used in the conflict management and dispute resolution processes.
10, 13, 14, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Orientation, Introduction to Law
Previewing lecture notes
2
Introduction to Law
Previewing lecture notes
3
Concept of Contract and Contract in the Construction Industry
Previewing lecture notes
4
Contract Management
Previewing lecture notes
5
Project Participants, Project Lifecycle
Previewing lecture notes
6
Contract Types - (1)
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7
Contract Types - (2)
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8
Contract Types - (3)
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9
Project Delivery Systems - (1)
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10
Project Delivery Systems - (2)
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11
Project Delivery Systems - (3)
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12
Project Delivery Systems - (4)
Previewing lecture notes
13
Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (1)
Previewing lecture notes
14
Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution - (2)
Previewing lecture notes
Resources
Lecture Notes
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
