Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE BSU103 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 5.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals To teach basic insurance concepts to students who will choose insurance profession. introducing the insurance companies in Turkey, at the end of school, to be ready, equip them with the necessary information about the sector
Course Content The importance and history of insurance, the differences between social insurance and private insurance, insurance legislation, the fundamental concepts of insurance, the parties and obligations of insurance, the fundamental principles of insurance, the professional groups of insurance sector, Reinsurance
Learning Outcomes 1) Understand the importance of insurance.
2) Know the differences between social insurance and private insurance.
3) Know the basic concepts of insurance.
4) The insurance sector knows the general way of administration.
5) He should have learned the concept and importance of reinsurance.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Course introduction, aim, method, materials, Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Symposium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Seminar
2. Week Insurance's Precaution. Insurance in the world and Turkey Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Differences Between Social Security with private insurance and Social Security Applications in Turkey Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Panel; Colloquium; Debate
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Private insurance law in Turkey Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Station; Speech Loop; Debate
Play Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Seminar
5. Week Risk Factor and Insurance What Needs Are You Born? Lecture; Question Answer; Role Play
Speech Loop; Debate
Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Concept of Insurance and the Parties of the Insurer (insurer, insured, insured and beneficiary) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration; Education Excursion
Symposium
Storyline 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Obligations of Insurance Parties Lecture; Question Answer; Demonstration
Panel; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Insurance premium Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Concept of Insurance, Insurance Value, Over Insurance, Incomplete Insurance, Double Insurance, Multiple Insurance - Joint Insurance, Partial Insurance Concepts Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Basic Principles of Insurance Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Symposium; Colloquium; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Insurance Documents Defined in Application and in the Law (Offer Form, Insurance Policy, Temporary Insurance Policy, Renewal Covenant, Addendum, Insurance Certificate, Other Documents) Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration; Education Excursion
Opinion Pool; Panel; Symposium; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Management Organizations and Production Resources in Insurance General Information Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration; Education Excursion
Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Panel; Symposium; Colloquium; Debate; Large Group Discussion
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Seminar
13. Week Reinsurance Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium; Debate; Large Group Discussion
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week General repetition, survey Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
1. ÖZBOLAT, Murat; Temel Sigortacılık. Seçkin Yayınevi, Ankara, 2017
2. Kitap: Timuçin Alpay-Temel Sigortacılık Bilgileri ve Uygulamalı Hasar Yönetimi, Sigortanın Genel Prensipleri – Cahit Nomer – Hüseyin Yunak, Reasürans – Cahit Nomer – Hüseyin Yunak, ÇEKER, Mustafa Sigorta Hukuku, Karahan Kitapevi, Adana, 2004. GÜVEL, Enver Alper; Sigortacılık. Seçkin Yayınevi, Ankara, 2002
3. www.tsb.org.tr; www.sigortacilik.gov.tr; www.egm.org.tr; www.dask.gov.tr;

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 2 6
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 2 6
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 7 3
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 10 3
1 1
1 1
Dönem Sonu Sınavı (DSS) 1 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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