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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI443 |
| Name | Forensic Psychology 1 |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Sevtap YEŞİL KOCAGAZİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Sevtap YEŞİL KOCAGAZİOĞLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to introduce some representative areas of forensic psychology and the contributions of forensic psychologists to the legal system.
Course Content
The course covers introduction one of the application fields of psychology and its subjects explaining the practical problems of the forensic psychology applications and the evaluation of the applications.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define forensic psychology |
| LO02 | Explain crime and punisment |
| LO03 | Discuss criminal psychology |
| LO04 | Classify criminal |
| LO05 | Definite prisons |
| LO06 | Explain psychological problems in prisons |
| LO07 | Discuss code of ethics in forensic psychology |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 0 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, goals and techniques of forensic psyhology | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 2 | Crime conception and theories of crime | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 3 | Punisment and criminal justice system in Turkey. | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 4 | Relation nature-nurture and crime | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 5 | Psychological Assessment of Crime Profiling (IQ, personality, psychological problems) | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 6 | Classification of criminals | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 7 | Definition, history and type of prison | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Sexual problem in prison | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 10 | Psychological problems in prison | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 11 | Psychological problems in prison | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 12 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 13 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 14 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 15 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||