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Course Title	Code	Semester	L+U Hour	Credits	ECTS
FORENSIC DOCUMENT EXAMINATIONS	KRI5602001		2 + 2	3.0	7.0

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Language of Instruction	Turkish
Course Level	Graduate Degree
Course Type	Compulsory
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Goals	Document forgery is done in different ways for various reasons. In addition to a document being produced completely as a fake, an original document can be partially forged by distorting it in terms of time, meaning and quantity. Since forgery can be done with much different methods and techniques with the developing technology, research and developments in this field are inevitable. When examined, handwriting can provide an idea about the identity of the writer. With this feature, handwriting examinations are important for document examination experts. In parallel with handwriting, a signature can also reveal the identity of the person whose name is written. Today, handwriting and signature examinations have reached an important point due to the development of technology. The purpose of the Forensic Document Examination master's course is; The aim of this course is to inform students about the development of forensic document examinations in the world and in our country, the purpose and types of forgery, printing techniques, seal and stamp examinations, banknote forgery, identification elements of counterfeit banknotes, pen print marks, development of writing, importance of handwriting and signature, legal basis, handwriting and signature examination techniques and methods, factors affecting handwriting and signature, signature forgeries, obtaining comparative handwriting and signatures, collecting documents with handwriting and signatures from crime scenes and machine writings.
Course Content	Development of forensic document examinations in the world and in our country, types of forgery, printing techniques and types, seal and stamp examinations, banknote forgery, counterfeit banknote identification elements, pen print marks, history and importance of handwriting, legal dimension of signature, handwriting and signature examination methods and techniques, types of signature forgery, factors affecting the formation of handwriting and signature, collection of handwriting and signature comparison samples.
Learning Outcomes	1) Gains knowledge about the development of forensic document examinations in the world and in our country, and the purposes and types of forgery. 2) Gains knowledge about Document Examination (paper, physical findings, ink age, document age, fulage trace, etc.) and methods of identifying forged documents. 3) Gains knowledge about printing techniques and areas of use, seal and stamp mark examinations.