Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PSI5601003 3 + 0 3.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Fatma UÇAR BOYRAZ
Assistants
Goals Forensic psychology is a specialized area of psychology that applies psychological principles and practices to the criminal justice system. It encompasses a wide range of activities.
Course Content This course delves into the intricate world of crime, punishment, and the application of psychology within the legal system. We will embark on a comprehensive journey to understand the complexities of human behavior in the context of law, encompassing a wide range of topics.
Learning Outcomes 1) Examining the psychological aspect of the concept of crime.
2) Examination and discussion of the concepts of criminal and legal capacity.
3) Examination of children dragged into crime and disadvantaged groups.
4) Providing information and discussion about substance abuse.
5) Providing information about the professional functioning and social investigation reports of family courts and our colleagues working in family courts.

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

Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Introduction of the concepts of Punishment and Crime Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Criminal capacity Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Legal Status as a Person Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Children dragged into crime Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Marriage, early marriages and violence against women Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Violence and types of violence Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Substance abuse Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Probation Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Psychology of Crime - 1 Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Psychology of Crime - 2 Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Eyewitness testimony-1 Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Eyewitness testimony-2 Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week General discussion and basic evaluation of the course Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Howitt, D. (2021). Suç ve Toplum, D. Y. Elitez & F. G. Sözen (Çev. Ed.) ve C. Çalıcı (Çev.). Adli Psikoloji ve Suç Psikolojisine Giriş (1. Baskı, 28-40). Nobel Yayınevi (Orijinal eserin basım tarihi, 2018-6. Baskı).
İçli, T. G. (2021). Kriminoloji (11. Baskı). Seçkin Yayınevi.
Reisyan, R. R., Kıran, H., & Çörüş, G. (2021). Suça Dair Kavramlar, Kadın ve Erkek Katiller. G. Çörüş (Ed). Adli Psikolojide Profilleme (sy. 1-93). Nobel Yayınevi.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 7 2
Homework 3 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 4
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 2 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 4
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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