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Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
FORENSIC PHYSICS KRI5602004 2 + 2 3.0 7.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals The transfer of fundamental physical knowledge related to the techniques used in the examination of physical evidence obtained in forensic cases.
Course Content Examination of Forensic Sciences from the Perspective of Physical Science Examination of Fall from Height Cases from the Perspective of Physical Science Examination of Ballistics from the Perspective of Physical Science Evaluation of Accident Dynamics from the Perspective of Forensic Physics The Mechanics of Blood as a Fluid Physical Effects of Explosive Events Physical Examination of Forensic Audio A Physical Perspective on Instrumental Analysis Methods
Learning Outcomes 1) Understanding the importance of physical science in forensic sciences
2) Be able to physically interpret fall from height cases
3) Be able to physically interpret ballistics in firearm-related incidents
4) Understanding energy transfer and the conservation of impulse and momentum from a ballistic perspective
5) Understanding the physical factors in accident dynamics and be able to physically interpret the mechanisms of injury
6) Understanding the mechanical properties of blood and the physical behaviors of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids
7) Understanding the physical effects of explosive events
8) Comprehending the physical properties of sound and understanding the principles of sound wave propagation

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Examination of Forensic Sciences from the Perspective of Physics Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
2. Week Examination of Falling from Height Cases from the Perspective of Physics-I Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
3. Week Examination of Falling from Height Cases from the Perspective of Physics-II Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
4. Week Examination of Ballistics from the Perspective of Physics-I Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
5. Week Examination of Ballistics from the Perspective of Physics-II Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
6. Week Evaluation of Accident Dynamics from the Perspective of Forensic Physics-I Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
7. Week Evaluation of Accident Dynamics from the Perspective of Forensic Physics-II Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
8. Week Mechanics of Blood as a Fluid-I Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
9. Week Mechanics of Blood as a Fluid-II Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
10. Week Physical Effects of Explosion Incidents-I Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
11. Week Physical Effects of Explosion Incidents-II Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
12. Week Physical Examination of Forensic Audio-I Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
13. Week Physical Examination of Forensic Audio-II Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework
14. Week A Physical Perspective on Instrumental Analysis Methods Lecture; Question Answer
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Franck, H., & Franck, D. (2013). Forensic engineering fundamentals. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Mirakovits, K., & Londino-Smolar, G. (2021). The Basics of Investigating Forensic Science: A Laboratory Manual. CRC Press.

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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) 14 5
Homework 14 5
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
2 4
2 5
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