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| Code | FSC510 |
| Name | Accreditation and Quality Management in Forensic Biology and DNA Laboratories |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator |
Course Goal
Having knowledge of the steps necessary for the assurance in forensic DNA laboratory and having the ability to apply it
Course Content
This course covers organization and management, personel qualification, faclities,evidence control, validation, and analytical procedures
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Encyclopedia of forensic sciences, Jay A Siegel; Pekka J Saukko, 2013.;Forensic DNA Biology : a Laboratory Manual.Elkins, Kelly M. 2012.; Crime Laboratory Management, Jami St. Clair, 2002.; The Forensic Laboratory Handbook Procedures and Practice, Anja Einseln BA, Ashraf Mozayani, Carla Noziglia, 2011.
Notes
Current articles and updated guides
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the importance of quality certificate for forensic DNA laboratory. |
| LO02 | Knows what accreditation is and the scope of accreditation standards. |
| LO03 | Pre-PCR, PCR and Post-PCR works in accordance with the request of the quality standard. |
| LO04 | Knows that he/she should choose and apply the appropriate analysis method for a forensic biological sample. |
| LO05 | Understands that accreditation is necessary to monitor routine tests. |
| LO06 | Understands that the stages of defining and correcting the problems encountered in the laboratory should be documented. |
| LO07 | Prepares a quality manual. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which it is related. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in the resolution of forensic cases. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides leadership in situations that require the resolution of field-specific and interdisciplinary problems. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows national and international publications and scientific meetings on forensic sciences. | 1 |
| 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. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops projects for the use of current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of quality assurance –aims and scopes | reading article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Organization and management | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Personal qulification and job description | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Facilities | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Evidence Control | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Validation | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Mid-term exam | Research and practice on the topic | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 8 | Analytical procedures | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 9 | Equipment calibration and maintenance | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Proficiency tests | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Case record | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Testimony review | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Audits | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Complaints | Research and practice on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation | review article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | General evaluation_2 | Review article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||