Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3HUK 203Criminal Law General Provisions I4+0+04431.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Law
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of criminal law, the scope of application of criminal law, and the theory of crime. It also aims to develop students ` ability to identify and analyze the constituent elements of crime and apply criminal law principles to legal problems.
Course Content This course covers introductory topics in criminal law, the scope of application of criminal law, and the theory of crime. In this context, it examines the functions of criminal law, its place within the legal system, its fundamental concepts and sources, the basic principles of criminal policy, the temporal and personal scope of application of criminal law, and the constituent elements of crime
Course Methods and Techniques The teaching methods and techniques used in the course consist of lecturing, discussion, question-and-answer sessions, case studies, and the evaluation of judicial decisions.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Hakan Gündüz
Assistants Research Assist. Yakup Gündoğdu
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Mahmut Koca/ İlhan Üzülmez; Türk Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.
İzzet Özgenç; Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.
Veli Özer Özbek/ Koray Doğan/ Pınar Bacaksız ;Türk Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.
Course Notes The course will be conducted through a combination of lectures by the instructor and discussions on academic perspectives and judicial decisions. Students are expected to read the assigned materials prior to each class.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 4 60
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 124

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Ceza hukukunun temel kavramlarını, kaynaklarını ve ilkelerini açıklar.
2 Ceza kanununun zaman ve kişi bakımından uygulanmasına ilişkin kuralları kavrar.
3 Suçun unsurlarını analiz ederek somut olaylara uygular.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Ceza Hukukunun Fonksiyonu ve Hukuk Düzeni İçindeki Yeri- Ceza Hukukunun Temel Kavramları ve Kaynakları- Suç Politikasının Temel İlkeleri
2 Suçta ve Cezada Kanunilik İlkesi- Ceza Kanunlarının Yer, Zaman ve Kişi Bakımından Uygulanması
3 Suç Teorisine Giriş- Tipiklik Kavramı
4 Tipikliğin Maddi Unsurları
5 Tipikliğin Maddi Unsurları
6 Tipikliğin Manevi Unsurları
7 Hukuka Aykırılık Unsuru
8 Ara Sınav
9 Hukuka Uygunluk Nedenlerinin Maddi Şartlarında Hata- Hukuka Uygunluk Nedenlerinde Sınırın Aşılması
10 Kusurluluk
11 Kusurluluk
12 Kusurluluk
13 Kusurluluğu Etkileyen Hata Halleri
14 Cezalandırılabilirliğin Diğer Şartları
15 Soruşturma ve Kovuşturma Koşulları

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 4 5 5 3 5 4 3 5 3
C2 5 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 3
C3 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant