Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
FORENSIC SCIENCES ABE0000004 1 + 0 1.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors NERGİS CANTÜRK
Assistants
Goals The aim is to introduce students to the fundamental principles, methods, and applications of forensic sciences.
Course Content The definition and importance of forensic sciences, the history and development of forensic sciences, fundamental concepts used in forensic sciences, and the sub-disciplines of forensic sciences constitute the content of this course.
Learning Outcomes 1) Learns general information about Forensic Sciences and its sub-disciplines.
2) Understands Forensic Medicine topics.
3) Learns theoretical and applied knowledge related to Forensic Sciences.
4) Distinguishes specific research areas within forensic sciences.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to Forensic Science Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Forensic Medicine in Turkey Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Crime scene investigation Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Blood Stain Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Medical Malpractice Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Forensic Toxicology Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Law of Expertise Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Forensic Reports Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Forensic Document Review Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Forensic Computing Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Qualifications of Expert Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Expert Report Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Fingerprint Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Footprint Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Houck, M. M., & Siegel, J. A. (2016). Adli bilimlerin temeli. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Soysal Z, Çakalir C. Adli Tıp İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayınlarından No: 4165, Fakülte No: 224, İstanbul Üniversitesi basımevi, ISBN 975-404- 540-2, İstanbul.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 1
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 5
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 10
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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