School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 328
Course Title in English Forensic Psychology
Course Title in Turkish Adli Psikoloji
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Bahar
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 144 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To gain an overview of forensic psychology and to become competent in analyzing potential psychological factors underlying criminal behavior.
Course Description This course is designed to introduce psychological research on criminal behavior to undergraduate students who do not have a background in forensic psychology. In that respect, majority of the topics will deal with the fundamental issues in forensic psychology such as theories of crime (psychosocial, psychobiological, etc.), offender profiling, assessment and treatment. Moreover, we will be also focusing on major issues like the mentally disordered offenders, eyewitness testimony (e.g., children and elderly), and victims of crime.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders adli psikoloji temeli olmayan lisans öğrencilerine suç davranışı üzerine yapılan psikoloji araştırmalarını tanıtmak amacıyla tasarlanmıştır. Bu nedenle, ders konularının çoğu suç teorileri (psikososyal, psikobiyolojik, vb.), suçlu profile çıkarma, değerlendirme ve iyileştirme gibi adli psikolojinin temel konularını içermektedir. Ayrıca, akıl sağlığı yerinde olmayan suçlular, görgü tanıklığı (örn., çocuklar ve yaşlılar) ve suç kurbanları gibi önemli konulara da odaklanılacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6
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.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. S Exam,HW
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
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Exam,HW
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. H Exam,HW
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. N
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. N
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. N
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. N
Prepared by and Date SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Bahar
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. OKTAY ÇAVUŞ

Course Contents

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Required/Recommended ReadingsCaulfield, L & Wilkinson, D. (2014). Psychology Express: Forensic Psychology (Undergraduate Revision Guide), 1st Edition, Pearson Education Limited. Additional required readings for some lecture topics will be uploaded in Blackboard in advance. Discussion sessions will be based on these assigned readings. Detailed information for each reading and relevant expectations regarding the discussion sessions will be provided in the preceding week.
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom
Homework and ProjectsThe purpose of homework will be either to evoke students’ attention to the upcoming lecture topic or to let students evaluate their level of understanding regarding the pervious lectures.
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Computer Use---
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Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Devam 14 % 15
Küçük Sınavlar 1 % 10
Ödev 1 % 10
Ara Sınavlar 2 % 40
Final 1 % 25
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration acers@mef.edu.tr

The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Ders Saati 14 2 3 2 98
Proje 1 8 8
Ara Sınavlar 2 8 2 20
Final 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 144
Total Workload/25 5.8
ECTS 6