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| Unit | FACULTY OF LAW |
| LAW PR. | |
| Code | HFS421 |
| Name | Forensic Medicine |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. BEHNAN ALPER |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. BEHNAN ALPER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Helping the students to understand the reports that are prepared by medical laboratories,doctors and forensic science experts.
Course Content
In this course, these subjects will be taught: Presumptions and Reasons of death,Physical Injuries, Sex Offenses,Determination of Age etc.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The students who complete Forensic Science Course successfully gain knowledge at these areas ; Types of Death, Wounds and Bruises,Pregnancy,Birth,İntoxications,Sex Offenses and Forensic Psychiatry. |
| LO02 | To learn the relationship between forensic medicine and criminal law disciplines. |
| LO03 | To learn the basic themes and concepts regarding forensic medicine. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods | |
| PLO02 | - | Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. | |
| PLO03 | - | Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector | |
| PLO04 | - | Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms | |
| PLO05 | - | Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. | |
| PLO06 | - | Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. | |
| PLO07 | - | Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity | |
| PLO08 | - | Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares | |
| PLO09 | - | Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. | |
| PLO10 | - | Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. | |
| PLO11 | - | Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. | |
| PLO12 | - | Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. | |
| PLO13 | - | Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. | |
| PLO14 | - | Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. | |
| PLO15 | - | Conducts scientific studies in the field. | |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. | |
| PLO17 | - | Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Forensic Medicine | Reading | |
| 2 | Basic Concepts of Death | Reading | |
| 3 | Presumptions of Death | Reading | |
| 4 | Physical Injuries and Turkish Criminal Code | Reading | |
| 5 | Judicial Reports | Reading | |
| 6 | Legal Liabilities of Doctors | Reading | |
| 7 | Rape Crimes | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | |
| 9 | Statutory Rape (Sexual Abuse of Children) and Domestic Violence | Reading | |
| 10 | Drowning in the Water | Reading | |
| 11 | Wounds | Reading | |
| 12 | Child Mortality | Reading | |
| 13 | Gunshot injuries | Reading | |
| 14 | Examples of Judicial Reports | Reading | |
| 15 | Autopsy for Training | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |