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| Code | ABL564 |
| Name | Molecular Tecniques Used in Forensic Entomology |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ARMAĞAN ERDEM ÜTÜK |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about the molecular diagnosis of the insect species in the forensic cases for students who have graduated from the field of forensic sciences
Course Content
The components of this course consist of, insects of forensic importance, collection and preservation of entomological evidence during legal investigations, DNA isolation and species identification of insects with molecular techniques.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Lecture notes provided by lecturer
Notes
Jason H. Byrd and James L. Castner, Forensic Entomology, The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2010.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will have information about insects of forensic importance |
| LO02 | Students will lerarn how to collect the entomologic evidence during legal investigation |
| LO03 | Students will lerarn how to mounting and preserving of entomological evidence |
| LO04 | Students will lerarn DNA isolation from entomological evidence |
| LO05 | Students will make species identification from insect that coming from legal investigations. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the relations between the areas of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | 3 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solutions for solving complex problems that may be encountered in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follow the scientific meetings and researches in forensic area. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morphological and biological properties of arthropods | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Insects of Forensic Importance | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | DNA, Gene and DNA replication | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Transcription,translation and regulation of eucaryotic DNA | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Nuclear and extranuclear DNA in insects | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Genetic systems, genome evolution, and genetic control of Embryonic Development in insects | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Collection of Entomological Evidence during Legal Investigations | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Oral exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 9 | Mounting and preserving of Entomological Evidence | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | DNA isolation from entomological evidence and choosing moleküler marker | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Polymerase Chain Reaction (nested-PCR,semi nested-PCR, multiplex-PCR, Real time-PCR) | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Problems encountered in PCR and solutions | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | RAPD-PCR, PCR-RFLP, SSCP | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | DNA sequencing, obtaining sequence data and interpreting the results | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Molecular phylogeny | Lecture notes,slide projection | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Oral exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Oral exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||