Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 328 Forensic Psychology
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Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. 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 Spring
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:
1) better understand the psychological aspects of legal cases
1) better understand the psychological aspects of legal cases;
2) identify the link between the psychology and the law
2) identify the link between the psychology and the law;
3) apply different theories of crime
3) apply different theories of crime;
4) use scientific terminology with respect to forensic psychology
4) use scientific terminology with respect to forensic psychology;
5) read, understand and discuss forensic psychology cases more easily
5) read, understand and discuss forensic psychology cases more easily;
6) understand and discuss the critical role and contribution of psychological knowledge in finalizing certain forensic cases
6) understand and discuss the critical role and contribution of psychological knowledge in finalizing certain forensic cases.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors N
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects N
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability N
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility N
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues N
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions N
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting N
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making N
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills N
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy N
Prepared by and Date SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. OKTAY ÇAVUŞ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Syllabus & History of Forensic Psychology
2) Psychobiological Theories of Crime
3) Psychosocial Theories of Crime
4) Theories of Sexual Offending
5) Wrap up and first midterm
6) The Psychology of Serious Offending
7) Mentally Disordered Offenders
8) Psychology and the Law
9) Eyewitness Testimony
10) Wrap up and second midterm
11) Offender Profiling
12) Victims of Crime
13) Assessment and Treatment
14) Case Discussions, Future Directions & Wrap up for the final
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
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.
Laboratory Work---
Computer Use---
Other Activities---
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 15
Quiz(zes) 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterm(s) 2 % 40
Final Examination 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
Course Hours 14 2 3 2 98
Project 1 8 8
Midterm(s) 2 8 2 20
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 144
Total Workload/25 5.8
ECTS 6