ADM4486 LAW OF PROPERTY
| Course Code: | 3104486 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Political Science and Public Adm. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASUMAN GÖKSEL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
• The legal framework governing the ownership, possession, and use of real and personal property, including the rights and duties of property owners and the limitations on property rights
• The legal rules and procedures for the acquisition and transfer of property, including the requirements for a valid transfer, the types of transfers, and the legal consequences of defective transfers
• The legal mechanisms for the protection of property rights, including the remedies available to property owners in case of infringement or interference with their rights, such as trespass, nuisance, and conversion
• The regulation of property use and development, including zoning laws, land use regulations, and environmental protection laws, and their impact on property rights and values
Course Content
This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the law of property, examining the legal framework that governs thc ownership, possession, and use of real and personal property. The course will begin by exploring the fundamental concepts and principles of property law, including the nature and classification of property rights, the distinction between real and personal property, and the relationship between property law and other areas of law, such as contract law and tort law. The course will then examine the legal framework governing the ownership, possession, and use of property, including the rights and duties of property owners, the limitations on property rights, and the legal consequences of violating property rights. The course will also analyze the legal rules and procedures for the acquisition and transfer of property, including the requirements for a valid transfer, the types of transfers, such as sale, gift, and inheritance, and the legal consequences of defective transfers, such as fraud and mistake. The course will explore the legal mechanisms for the protection of property rights, including the remedies available to property owners in case of infringement or interference with their rights, such as trespass, nuisance, and conversion. The course will also examine the regulation of property use and development, including zoning laws, land use regulations, and environmental protection laws, and their impact on property rights and values. Throughout the course, students will engage with real-world cases and disputes to clarify and illustrate the legal principles and concepts discussed in the course, and to develop their skills in legal analysis and problem-solving. The course will also emphasize the importance of critical thinking and effective communication in the study and practice of property law.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of property law, including the nature and classification of property rights, the acquisition and transfer of property, and the protection of property rights
• Evaluate the legal mechanisms for the protection of property rights, including the remedies available to property owners in case of infringement or interference with their rights, such as trespass, nuisance, and conversion
• Assess the regulation of property use and development, including zoning laws, land use regulations, and environmental protection laws, and their impact on property rights and values
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to reach the information they need in their daily lives, and to interpret it | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Being in command of the basic concepts of law | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understanding the political, economical, and social transformations that occur in a wide range of areas including local and international levels | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Defining and solving problems encountered in political, social, and economic life | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being conscious, effective and rational citizens who can comprehend the transformations taking place in Turkey and in the world today | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Being professionals who can operate as productive participants in any public organization | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Having the knowledge about how public organizations function and how their decision making processes and mechanisms work | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Developing original solutions to the problems faced in relation to their own area of interest | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Critical thinking ability | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Being in command of the interdisciplinary approaches | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution