ABL591 Applications of Luminescence in Forensic Sciences

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ABL591
Name Applications of Luminescence in Forensic Sciences
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator


Course Goal

To teach luminescence methods and their applications in forensic science.

Course Content

Luminescence: fluorescence and phosphorescence, types of luminescence, luminescence applications in forensic sciences, disaster analysis with luminescence methods.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Thermoluminescence of solids (SWS McKeever), Optically stimulated luminescence: Fundamentals and Applications (EG Yukihara, SWS McKeever)

Notes

Lecture Notes, Lecture presentations


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the luminescence (fluorescence and phosphorescence) phenomena.
LO02 Gives information about the luminescence types and forensic applications.
LO03 Gives information about the accident dosimetry and measurement techniques.
LO04 Explains the phenomena of thermoluminescence (TL) and optically excited luminescence (OSL).
LO05 Prepares a detailed presentation about the use of luminescence methods in forensic sciences.


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. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. 3
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. 3
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. 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. 3
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. 4
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.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones.
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. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 History of luminescence, Luminescence events: fluorescence and phosphorescence Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and forensic applications of fluorescence Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Short and long term phosphorescence, forensic applications of phosphorescence. Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Luminescence types: radioluminescence, photoluminescence, bioluminescence, triboluminescence, chemiluminescence Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Electroluminescence, cathodoluminescence, thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Luminescence mechanism and working principle: irradiation, energy storage, excitation processes Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Crystal defects and properties Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Midterm Exam Reading books and literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
9 Introduction to molecular luminescence spectroscopy Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Thermoluminescence (TL) method, TL kinetics and calculations Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 TL and OSL measuring devices and their features Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Special luminescence signals of some materials, Luminescence dosimetry: accident dosimetry and its applications Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 TL / OSL age determination in forensic applications Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Analysis with luminescence methods: earthquake and tsunami analysis, archaeological and geological analysis, crime scene analysis Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Final Exam Reading books and literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
17 Final Exam Reading books and literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım


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 1 12 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 126
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,04
ECTS 5 ECTS