Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
FORENSIC MICROBIOLOGY BIO5602006 2 + 2 3.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors DUYGU ÖCAL
Assistants
Goals The aim of forensic medicine and microbiology is to assist in the elucidation of crimes, the resolution of incidents, and the administration of justice. The collaboration between these two disciplines plays a crucial role in the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting evidence using scientific methods. The purpose of this course is to understand the collaboration between forensic medicine and microbiology.
Course Content Collection and Evaluation of Samples for Forensic Microbiology, Use of Microbiological Parameters in Post-Mortem Examinations, the Role of the Microbiome in Forensic Medicine, Bioterrorism and Biocrime, and microbiological methods used in forensic microbiology
Learning Outcomes 1) Lists appropriate samples to be taken for forensic microbiology
2) Collects appropriate samples for forensic microbiology
3) Lists the methods required for the evaluation of samples collected for use in forensic microbiology

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week What is Forensic Microbiology, The Place of Microbiology in Forensic Medicine Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week History of Forensic Microbiology Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Samples to be Taken for Forensic Microbiology (by Systems) I Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Samples to be Taken for Forensic Microbiology (by Systems) II Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Collection and Transport of Samples for Forensic Microbiology Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Methods Used in the Evaluation of Samples Taken for Forensic Microbiology Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Interpretation of Results Obtained in Forensic Microbiology Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Human Flora Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Postmortem Microbiological Analyses Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Postmortem Contamination and Evaluation of Results Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Forensic Microbiology and Microbiota Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Biocrime and Bioterrorism Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Current Developments in Forensic Microbiology Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Presentation and Evaluation the Programme Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Adli Mikrobiyoloji Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri- Prof. Dr. Özlem Anğ
Forensic Microbiology, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, M. Eric Benbow, David O. Carter, Jessica L. Metcalf 2017
Forensic Microbiology, Roger Z Breeze.,Bruce Budowle.,Steven E.Schutzer 2011
Murray: Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji Esaslar ve Klinik Olgular
Pinon A., Zwietering M., Perrier L., Membré J.M., Leporq B., Metler E., Thuault D., Coroller L., Stahl V., Vialette M. (2004) Development and Validation of Experimental Protocols for Use of Cardinal Models for Prediction of Microorganism Growth in Food Products, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 70,

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15555
PY25555
PY35555

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
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 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 9 8
Homework 1 10
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 1
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 15
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 2
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 15
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload