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| Code | ABL1504 |
| Name | Physics Applications in Forensic Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MEHMET YÜKSEL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach theoretical calculations and calculation methods of forensic cases using the theories and laws of physics.
Course Content
In this course, units, dimensional analysis, fall from height calculations, theoretical calculations in traffic accidents, stopping distance calculations, energy-speed calculations, projectile movement, explosion calculations, material strength and stability calculations, current-potential difference calculations, lightning protection, calculations related to base stations, death, human body and heat loss calculations, calculations related to light, sound and pressure, calculations related to building materials, radiation dose and armoring calculations are covered.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Holubova, R., Straus, J., Slezakova, J., (2023). Forensics and Physics. Karaoğlu, B., (2020). Physics for Universities, Seçkin Publishing, Ankara, Lecture notes
Notes
Lecture presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the relationship between forensic sciences and physics. |
| LO02 | Summarizes the knowledge gained about units, dimensional analysis and error calculations. |
| LO03 | Makes theoretical calculations about falling from height, speed, bullet movement, traffic accidents, stopping distance. |
| LO04 | Uses the theoretical calculation techniques related to balance, durability of carrier materials and occupational accidents. |
| LO05 | Summarizes the basics of lightning and lightning protection. |
| LO06 | Makes theoretical calculations on potential difference, electric current and related accidents. |
| LO07 | Analyzes the explosion and particle (shrapnel) dispersion phenomena in theoretically. |
| LO08 | Summarizes heat, light, sound transmission, pressure and related events. |
| LO09 | Explains dose calculation techniques in radiation accidents. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 4 |
| 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 | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solutions for solving complex problems that may be encountered in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 4 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forensic events and Physics | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Units, dimensional analysis and error types | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Cases of falls from heigh | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Traffic accidents: speed, acceleration, stopping distance | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 5 | Explosion and particle dispersion | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Energy-Speed and concepts | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Bullet-block and bullet-human systems, range, angle of fire and rate of fire | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading books and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Balance, rope-rope and material durability, work accidents | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Electric current-potential difference and leakage current concepts | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Electric current-potential difference and leakage current calculations | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Lightning and lightning protection | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Calculations on the human body, death, body temperature and heat loss | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Pressure, heat, light and sound transmission | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Building materials, Radiation dose and shielding calculations | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading books and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | ||