(Adopted at the meeting of the Senate of Lokman Hekim University dated 09 April 2019 and revised at the meeting dated 27 August 2019)
PART ONE
Purpose, Scope, Legal Basis and Definitions
Purpose
ARTICLE 1 – (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to set forth the procedures and principles to be followed with respect to the courses offered within the common elective course pool and the course instructors responsible for such courses in the Faculty and School programs of Lokman Hekim University.
Scope
ARTICLE 2 – (1) This Regulation covers the provisions related to common courses at Lokman Hekim University.
Legal Basis
ARTICLE 3 – (1) This Regulation has been prepared based on Article 14 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547 dated 04/11/1984; Article 5 of the Regulation on Academic Organization at Universities published in the Official Gazette No. 17609 dated 18/02/1982; the Lokman Hekim University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation; and the Lokman Hekim University Faculty of Medicine Education and Examination Regulation.
Definitions
ARTICLE 4 – (1) For the purposes of this Regulation, the following terms shall mean:
Academic Calendar: The schedule and dates of registration, courses, examinations, and similar activities within an academic year,
ECTS (AKTS): The European Credit Transfer System,
Office of Education and Instruction: The Office of Education and Instruction of Lokman Hekim University,
Faculty/Vocational School Administrative Board: The relevant Faculty or Vocational School Administrative Board of Lokman Hekim University,
Coordinator: The faculty member responsible for the administration of the Common Courses Coordination Unit,
Common Courses Coordination Unit: The unit established to organize and coordinate common elective courses,
Compulsory Common Courses: The courses of Atatürk’s Principles and History of Reforms, Information Technologies, Turkish Language, and Quality Management in Health Services, which students are required to take,
Elective Common Courses: Courses offered in a variety of subjects that contribute to students’ personal development, including arts, general culture, foreign languages, sports, health, environment, computer programs, science and technology, social responsibility, social awareness, and personal growth,
Rector: The Rector of Lokman Hekim University.
PART TWO
Coordination Unit, Course Offering, Registration Procedures and Implementation
Coordination Unit and determination of common courses
ARTICLE 5 – (1) The Rector appoints one Coordinator and at least two members from among the faculty members of the University to carry out the activities of the Common Courses Coordination Unit for a term of three years.
(2) All procedures and operations related to common courses are carried out by the Coordination Unit in cooperation with Faculty and School administrations and other relevant units.
(3) The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all educational activities are conducted regularly and efficiently and that resources are used effectively. The performance of faculty members in fulfilling their duties is monitored by the Coordinator.
(4) Common courses are offered at the associate and undergraduate levels. Requests for common courses are reviewed and decided upon by the Faculty/School boards.
(5) Each year, common courses are entered into the student information system by the Office of Education and Instruction on the dates specified in the University academic calendar.
Registration and implementation of common courses
ARTICLE 6 – (1) Students register for at least one course, based on their interests and abilities, from the list of common courses available in the student information system. Course selections may be changed on the dates specified in the academic calendar.
(2) For an elective common course to be offered, it must be selected by a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 60 students. If a course is not opened due to insufficient demand, students who registered for that course may select other elective common courses offered during the add–drop period.
(3) Instruction in common courses may be conducted through theoretical, practical, or distance education methods, depending on the course content.
(4) Attendance requirements, examinations, and assessment of success in common courses are governed by the provisions of the Lokman Hekim University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation, the Faculty of Medicine Education and Examination Regulation, the Faculty of Dentistry Education and Examination Regulation, and the Foreign Language Education and Instruction Directive.
(5) Students are not required to retake an elective common course in which they were unsuccessful. Instead, another elective common course may be selected in place of the failed course.
PART THREE
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
Cases not regulated
ARTICLE 7 – (1) In cases where no provision exists in this Regulation, the relevant provisions of other applicable legislation, as well as the decisions of the Council of Higher Education, the Senate, and the University Administrative Board shall apply.
Entry into force
ARTICLE 8 – (1) This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication.
Enforcement
ARTICLE 9 – (1) The provisions of this Regulation shall be enforced by the Rector of Lokman Hekim University.
