PSY401 Forensic Psychology IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Food Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Food Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY401
Course Name: Forensic Psychology I
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYŞEN YENİCİ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of the course is to give bacis information about the law uses of law and psychology to psychology students.

Course Content: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology Covering
Criminal capacity
Legal evaluation
Violence
Domestic violence
Types of violence
Sexual violence
Emotional violence
Pedophilia

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course, students have acquired the concepts of judicial decision making, offender treatment programs, victim and criminological concepts related to forensic psychology.
2) At the end of this course, student will able to implement their knowledge in the related, professional institutes.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) At the end of this course, students can apply and evaluate tests related to forensic psychology.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) At the end of this course, students can collaborate and practice with disciplinary and interdisciplinary experts.
2) At the end of this course, students have the gains brought by the applications made in this field.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) At the end of this course, students will be able to explain the subjects of forensic psychology, which is one of the application areas of psychology, with examples.
2) At the end of this course, students can follow current developments in forensic psychology.
3) At the end of this course, students will be able to explain to various audiences about forensic psychology, discuss practical problems and offer solutions.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to forensic psychology Definition of forensic psychology -
2) Psychology and law Reading the required materials
3) Offense and etiology of crimes Reading the required materials
4) The nature of the crime, the characteristics of the criminal Reading the required materials
5) Psychological theories of crime, crime theories Reading the required materials
6) Personality disorders and criminal, delinquent personalities Reading the required materials
7) Criminal psychology and methods Reading the required materials
8) Strategies for preventing crime Reading the required materials
9) Drugs, crime and violence Reading the required materials
10) Concepts of psychology of people in criminal cases Reading the required materials
11) Psychological evaluation in forensic psychology Reading the required materials
12) Contribution of psychology in evaluating criminals Methods of psychology helping criminals, family and society Reading the required materials
13) Problems related to the interaction between law and psychology Reading the required materials
14) General Evaluation -
15) Final Exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Prof.Dr.Oğuz Polat (2017). Adli Psikolojiye Giriş. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları.
References: YOK

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

2

3

5

6

4

7

8

Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 45
Presentations / Seminar 14 28
Homework Assignments 15 45
Midterms 2 6
Final 1 3
Total Workload 172