Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
FUNDAMENTAL FORENSIC CHEMISTRY 55433015 4 + 2 5.0 10.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Mehmet GÜMÜŞTAŞ
Assistants
Goals The aim of the course is to helps the student to understand current chemical tools of Forensic Sciences.
Course Content Introduction to forensic chemistry I, Introduction to forensic chemistry II, Introduction to analytical methods in forensic chemistry I, Introduction to analytical methods in forensic chemistry II, Color and spectrophotometric analyses in forensic chemistry, Chromatography in forensic chemistry, Paper chromatography in forensic chemistry, TLC in forensic chemistry, Extarction methods in forensic chemistry, GC and HPLC in forensic chemistry, Structural Analyses using NMR, Structural Analyses using Mass spectrometry, Structural Analyses using IR, Validation.
Learning Outcomes 1) Develop the Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology basic knowledge in current and advanced levels.
2) Have required tool and equipment knowledge in the field of forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology.
3) Evaluate and use the new knowledge and technologies with critical approach in the field of forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology.
4) Follow occupational and technological development in forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology and related areas.
5) Develop new ideas and methods by using mental processes such as critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
6) Show their proficiency to defend their original opinion in an expert ensemble.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to forensic chemistry I Lecture; Question Answer

Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Introduction to forensic chemistry II Lecture; Question Answer

Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Introduction to analytical methods in forensic chemistry I Lecture; Question Answer

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4. Week Introduction to analytical methods in forensic chemistry II Lecture; Question Answer

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5. Week Color and spectrophotometric analyses in forensic chemistry Lecture; Question Answer

Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Chromatography in forensic chemistry Lecture; Question Answer

Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Paper chromatography in forensic chemistry Lecture; Question Answer

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8. Week TLC in forensic chemistry Lecture; Question Answer

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9. Week Extraction methods in forensic chemistry Lecture; Question Answer

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10. Week GC and LC in forensic chemistry Lecture; Question Answer

Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Structural Analysis using NMR Lecture; Question Answer

Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Structural Analyses using mass spectrometry Lecture; Question Answer

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13. Week Structural analyses using mass spectrometry Lecture; Question Answer

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14. Week Validation Lecture; Question Answer

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Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
JaVed I. Khan, Thomas J. Kennedy, Donnell R. Christian, Jr. Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry, 2012, Springer.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4DK5DK6
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*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 6
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 5
Homework 2 10
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 10
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 12
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 2 10
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 3
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 14
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 14
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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