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| Code | ABL667 |
| Name | Dating Techniques and Applications |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the dating techniques, application areas, and age determination methods.
Course Content
Introduction to dating, Origin and historical development of age determination applications, Advantages, disadvantages and limitations of dating techniques, Sample preparation methods in age determination applications, Radiocarbon, Potassium-Argon, Argon-Argon, Uranium-Thorium, ESR, TL, OSL, Fission track dating techniques, Error calculations in age determination studies
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Quaternary Dating Methods (Mike Walker), Dating Methods in Archaeology (Michels, Joseph W.), An Introduction to Optical Dating (M.J. Aitken)
Notes
Lecture Notes, Lecture presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the importance of dating in forensic sciences. |
| LO02 | Summarizes the dating methods. |
| LO03 | Explains the radiocarbon dating method. |
| LO04 | Restates the Potassium-Argon and Argon-Argon dating techniques. |
| LO05 | Summarizes the uranium-thorium dating methods. |
| LO06 | Explains the Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) dating technique. |
| LO07 | Defines the luminescence (TL and OSL) dating techniques. |
| LO08 | Summarizes the fission track dating technique and its properties. |
| LO09 | Explains the usage areas of dating techniques in forensic sciences. |
| LO10 | Makes calculations related to luminescence age determination in historical artifact smuggling events. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops current and advanced knowledge in forensic sciences at the level of expertise. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the research methods related to Forensic Sciences at expertise level. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the importance of ethical principles for society and person. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops a new idea, method, design and/or application on forensic sciences. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can write scientific articles related to Forensic Sciences. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will constitute evidence in his field. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defends her/his original views when discussing the issues in her field with experts. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about Forensic science area. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in matters related to forensic sciences. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and her/his own work with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases and events. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 4 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concepts of crime, causes of crime and punishment. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes basic forensic medicine and forensic science applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to dating | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Origin and historical development of age determination applications | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Advantages, disadvantages and limitations of dating techniques | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Radiocarbon dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Potassium-Argon dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Argon-Argon dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Uranium-thorium dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Reading books and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Electron spin resonance (ESR) dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Thermoluminescence (TL) dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Fission track dating technique | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Sample preparation methods in age determination applications | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Dating applications by luminescence methods | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Error calculations in age determination studies | 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||