| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | HUK 412 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Forensic Medicine | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Adli Tıp | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 60 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 2 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | none | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | In this field where law and medical science intersect, to provide students with a general perspective on the collection, interpretation and use of important information in the detection of crimes and criminals. | ||||
| Course Description | In the context of the course, gathering of documents and evidence, which is extremely important in terms of proof in criminal proceedings, interpretation, storage and assessment of those will be examined. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu dersin kapsamında ceza muhakemesinde ispat açısından son derece önemli olan belge ve belirti delillerinin toplanması, saklanması ve değerlendirilmesi incelenecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) To understand the place and importance of evidence in criminal procedure law 2) To understand the causes of death and injury and selects the physical evidence related to them. 3) Differentiate between suicide and forced death, and distinguish the evidence and physical findings that reveal the differences. 4) To determine the types of evidence and collection/evaluation of evidence, especially in sexual offences |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | MEHMET OĞUZ POLAT , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | MEHMET OĞUZ POLAT |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. MEHMET OĞUZ POLAT |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Forensic Medicine Concept and History in General |
| 2) | Forensic Medicine Procedure and examination |
| 3) | Grading of injuries |
| 4) | Human Rights and Torture |
| 5) | Sexual offences, Death and its types |
| 6) | Sexual offences, Death and its types |
| 7) | Asphyxia |
| 8) | Wounds, burns |
| 9) | Firearm injuries |
| 10) | Poisoning |
| 11) | Criminal profile and serial killers |
| 12) | Autopsy |
| 13) | Case investigation and attending autopsy at the Forensic Medicine Institute |
| 14) | General review |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Prof.Dr. Oğuz Polat, Klinik Adli Tıp: Adli Tıp Uygulamaları, 7. Baskı, Seçkin Yay., Ankara 2014. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | lecture, case study explanations | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload | 60 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 2.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 2 | ||||||