Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 24/25.P.1.00

Description Period: 2024./25 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Basics of Law

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SVUEK_042
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Jānis Bernāts
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts

Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, svek@rsu.lv, +371 67338307

About Study Course

Objective

The objective of the study course is to provide students with an understanding of the foundations of the law of the Republic of Latvia (national law, civil law, criminal law, administrative law), to introduce students to the meaning of law, nature and objectives thereof, theories of origin and sources, as well as the possibilities of application.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not necessary.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Will define the concepts of state and law, sources of law, describe the legal system and legal relations, know information about the main legislative acts of the Republic of Latvia, contracts, types thereof and obligations of the parties, judicial deals.

Skills

1.Will be familiar with the main legislative acts of the Republic of Latvia, will be able to translate and interpret the provisions of the Administrative Violations Code, will be able to apply certain legislative acts to solve a specific legal problem and to substantiate the applicability of the chosen legislative acts.

Competences

1.Will be able to prepare the documents necessary for commencing administrative procedure.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
-
-
Study of legal literature, getting acquainted with legislative acts. Writing a paper on a specific topic.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
-
-
Participation in classes and group work, where specific legal cases are analysed. The paper is finished and submitted. At the end of the course – a written exam.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Basics of Law

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Legislation and regulations (development, types, hierarchy, application, etc.)

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. The state and its organs

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Legal framework of public health and epidemiology

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Medical law

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Judicial system, administrative process in institution and court

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Administrative violation law, criminal law

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Civil law

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Likums "Latvijas Republikas Satversme" ("LV", 43, 01.07.1993.)

2.

Civillikums, AFS, Rīga, 2004.

3.

Civilprocesa likums, AFS, Rīga, 2009.

4.

Krimināllikums, AFS, Rīga, 2008.

5.

Administratīvo pārkāpumu kodekss, Tiesu nama aģentūra, Latvija, 2009.

6.

Komerclikums, Zvaigzne ABC, Rīga, 2006.

7.

Joksts O., Personu īpašums un tā aizsardzība. Jelgava, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)

8.

Birziņa L. „Romiešu tiesības”, Rīga, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)

9.

Bitāns A. Civiltiesiskā atbildība un tās veidi. Rīga, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)

10.

Torgāns K. Saistību tiesības, I daļa. Tiesu nama aģentūra, Latvija, 2018.

11.

Torgāns K. Saistību tiesības, II daļa. Tiesu nama aģentūra, Latvija, 2018.

Additional Reading

1.

Vītiņš V. „Vispārējs tiesību pārskats”, Rīga, 1993.

Other Information Sources

1.

Joksts O., Zemes reforma Latvijā un tās tiesiskais nodrošinājums (1990.-2005.g.)

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