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| Code | FSC506 |
| Name | Forensic Biology |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| 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 / Objective
to introduce students to all major sub-disciplines of forensic biology to gain an appreciation of the current possibilities and limitations in this subject area
Course Content
Biological evidence that can be used for forensic purposes, introducing of forensic serology, forensic entomology, forensic botanil and palynology, forensic microbiology and anthropology that contribute to the evaluation of biological evidence
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Forensic Biology: Serology and DNA. Yazarlar :L.Gefrides, K.Welch, 2011; Sourcebook in forensic serology, immunology and Biochemistry. Gaenssle RE; Forensic Science Handbook, Richard Saferstein. 1982
Notes
Current articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes sub-disciplines of forensic biology. |
| LO02 | Understands the documentation, collection and preservation of forensic biological evidence. |
| LO03 | Knows which sub-branches of biology can be used to solve the questions in investigations. |
| LO04 | Understands the role of these disciplines in expertise. |
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. | 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides leadership in situations that require the resolution of field-specific and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows national and international publications and scientific meetings on forensic sciences. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 history | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | What is the biological evidence? General features | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Forensic serology I | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Forensic serology II | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Forensic entomology applications I | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Forensic entomology applications II | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Forensic botany I | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Forensic botany II | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 10 | Forensic anthropology I | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Forensic anthropology II | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Forensic microbiology I | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Forensic microbiology II | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Forensic molecular biological studies | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Overall rating | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Overall rating_2 | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Final exam | 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 | ||