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| Code | ABL553 |
| Name | Entomology in Forensic Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NAİME ZÜLAL ELEKCİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. NAİME ZÜLAL ELEKCİOĞLU
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Explanation of; Arthropods used in forensic studies, Using of informations as biology, behaviour and ecology of insects at forensic investigations, Importance of entomological datas at guessing death time, Collecting and transfer of entomological datas for scene experts usage
Course Content
Discussion of recent studies and literature about: 1-Arthropods used in forensic studies, 2-Biology physiology, behaviour and ecology of insects, 3- Importance of entomological datas at guessing death time, 4-Collecting entomological datas at the scene.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Notes of the lecturer
Notes
Notes of the lecturer
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows arthropods used in forensic investigations |
| LO02 | Learns biology, physology, behaviour and ecology of insects. |
| LO03 | Knows important fly and insect groups distributed in Turkey, their species features, habitats, ecologies, behaviours and forensic importance. |
| LO04 | Learns importance of entomological datas at guessing death time, knows collecting and transfer of entomological datas. |
| LO05 | Learns the concepts of entomology and forensic entomology. |
| LO06 | Learns about the history and present of forensic entomology. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the relations between the areas of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 1 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follow the scientific meetings and researches in forensic area. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthropods in Forensic Explorations | Reading of the texts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Introduction to Entomology | Reading of the texts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Insect Biology | Reading of the texts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Insect Ecology | Reading of the texts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Insect Physiology | Reading of the texts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Forensic Importance of Insects- 1 | Reading of the texts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Forensic Importance of Insects- 2 | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying of the powerpoint presentation and literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Factors that Influence Insect Succession on Carrion | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Insect Development and Forensic Entomology | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | The Forensic Entomologist as Expert Withess | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | İmportant Fly and Insect Species in Forensic Entomology and Their Features | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Collection of Entomological Evidence During Legal Investigations | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Relations of Insects with Posmortem Alterations on Human Body | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Estimating the Posmortem Interval | Reading of the texts and literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying of the powerpoint presentation and literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying of the powerpoint presentation and literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı 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 | ||