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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | GBE417 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Forensic Technologies | ||||||||
Course Semester: | Spring | ||||||||
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Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Department Elective | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZGE ACAR | ||||||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZGE ACAR |
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Course Objectives: | It is aimed to discuss the fundamental concepts of forensic science. In this course the history of forensic science, crime scene investigation, types of evidence and collection, analysis of fingerprints and collected evidences will be evaluated by several techniques including chemistry, molecular biology and criminology. |
Course Content: | Science and Technology in Criminal Investigation Crime-Scene Investigation Assessing the Physical Evidence Crime-Scene Reconstruction: Bloodstain Evidence The Role of Forensic Experts in Death Investigation Detecting Crimes with Fingerprints The Microscope and Its Forensic Applications Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions Evidentiary Value of Hair and Fibers Drug Abuse and Drug Evidence Forensic Toxicology Examination of Metals, Paint, and Soil Forensic Serology DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool Scientific Examination of Documents |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Science and Technology in Criminal Investigation | |
2) | Crime-Scene Investigation | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
3) | Assessing the Physical Evidence | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
4) | Crime-Scene Reconstruction: Bloodstain Evidence | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
5) | The Role of Forensic Experts in Death Investigation | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
6) | Detecting Crimes with Fingerprints | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
7) | The Microscope and Its Forensic Applications | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Evidentiary Value of Hair and Fibers | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
10) | Forensic Toxicology | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
11) | Forensic Serology | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
12) | DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
13) | Crime Scene investigation Student Presentation | |
14) | Scientific Examination of Documents | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
15) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
References: | Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, 11th Edition Richard Saferstein ©2014 Pearson |
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1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | ||||||||||
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | ||||||||||
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) | ||||||||||
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | ||||||||||
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | ||||||||||
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. | ||||||||||
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | ||||||||||
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. | ||||||||||
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. | ||||||||||
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. | ||||||||||
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | 1 |
2) | The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |
6) | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. | |
7) | Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. | |
9) | Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. | |
10) | Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
11) | Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Expression | |
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats | |
Individual study and homework | |
Lesson | |
Q&A / Discussion | |
Case Study |
Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) | |
Homework | |
Presentation | |
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 15 | 3 | 45 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 54 |