FSC518 Forensic Psychology

5 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code FSC518
Name Forensic Psychology
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

To determine the role of psychology in the legal system

Course Content

Topics will include psychological evaluations for the court (child custody; competency; insanity), psychological factors in eyewitness testimony, trial consultation, criminal investigation techniques, and alternative dispute resolution – to name a few.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Forensic Psychology: Crime, Justice, Law, Interventions, (2017), Wiley-Blackwell, USA

Notes

Cronin, C. (2006) Forensic Psychology. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co: Dubuque, IA.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Evaluates cognitive, emotional and behavioral development processes with scientific thinking
LO02 Develops a multifaceted perspective on compliance problems
LO03 Examines criminal attitudes and behaviors multidimensionally
LO04 Understand the influence of psychological principles as applied to various aspects of pretrial and trial activities


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which it is related. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain 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. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in the resolution of forensic cases. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Provides leadership in situations that require the resolution of field-specific and interdisciplinary problems. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follows national and international publications and scientific meetings on forensic sciences. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Discusses current developments in forensic sciences and her/his own studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Develops projects for the use of current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Contributes to the development processes of strategy, policy and implementation plans in forensic sciences and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction and overview of course Legal terms Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Expert Witness Testimony Ethical Issues Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Psychological Assessment Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Insanity Pleas & Competency Evaluations Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 İnvestigation capacity; Competency Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Civil Assessment: Child Custody Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Child Custody and other court-appointed custody roles Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid term exam Overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav
9 Trial Consultation, mediation, scientific jury selection Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Memory, Eyewitness Testimony Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Children’s Testimony Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Criminal Investigative Techniques; Profiling Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Psychopathy & ASPD Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 “Primal Fear” Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Course assessment Library, Internet browsing Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Final exam Overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav
17 Final exam Overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS