Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC FORENSIC CHEMISTRY ATO5601001 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
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) Develops the basic knowledge of Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology at current and advanced level.
2) Has the necessary tools and equipment knowledge in the field of Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology.
3) Evaluates and uses new information and technologies in the field of Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology with a systematic and critical approach.
4) Follows professional and technological developments in the field of Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology and related fields.
5) Yaratıcı ve eleştirel düşünme, sorun çözme ve karar verme gibi üst düzey zihinsel süreçleri kullanarak alanı ile ilgili yeni fikir ve yöntemler geliştirir
6) Demonstrates the ability to defend his/her original views in an expert community.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Definition and Importance of Forensic Chemistry Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Historical Development of Forensic Sciences Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week General Chemistry and Concepts Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Analytical Chemistry and Concepts Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Solubility and Buffer Solutions Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Analytical Techniques in Forensic Chemistry-1 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Analytical Techniques in Forensic Chemistry-2 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Sample Preparation and Collection in Forensic Chemistry Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework
9. Week Polymer and Fibre Analysis in Forensic Chemistry Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Explosive and Flammable Material Analyses in Forensic Chemistry Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Data Analysis and Reporting in Forensic Chemistry Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Case Studies and Applications in Forensic Chemistry - II Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Case Studies and Applications in Forensic Chemistry - II Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week General Overview Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Lawrence Kobilinsky. Forensic Chemistry Handbook. A John Wiley& Sons Inc., Publication, 2012. PC Dikshit
The Basic Science of Poisons, Eighth Edition, 2008 by McGraw-Hill Education, 2013
Clarke’s Analytical Forensic Toxicology.
Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. Avichal Publishing Company, 2013.
JaVed I. Khan, Thomas J. Kennedy, Donnell R. Christian, Jr. Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry, 2012, Springer.
RJ. Flanagan et al. Basic Analytical Toxicology.
Suzanne Bell, Forensic Chemistry 3rd ed. CRC Press

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 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 6
Homework 14 3
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 7 2
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 5
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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