FSC506 Forensic Biology

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

Information

Code FSC506
Name Forensic Biology
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 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
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