Medicine
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

TIP401

Course Name:

Forensic Medicine

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
		4	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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 :

Prof. Dr. BERRİN ZÜHAL ALTUNKAYNAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to gain information on the forensic medicine and the criminal issues. This program includes introduction to thanatology, methods of autopsy, basic forensic toxicology, basic forensic pathology, basic criminal diagnostics, methods of forensic examination and medical examiner reporting and basic knowledge on Turkish law and legislations related with the forensic issues. In accordance with the Turkish Criminal Code and the legislations related with the practice of medicine in Türkiye, student has to recognize the legal limitations of the medical practice in the face of medical malpractice.

Course Content:

• Wounds;
Firearm injuries;
• Chemical, biological, nuclear weapons and injuries;
• Child abuse
• Infanticide
• Sexual offenses (crime)
• Domestic violence
• Autopsy and autopsy technique
• Postmortem change in death
• Asphyxia
• Forensic psychiatry
• Forensic toxicology
• Health law
• Expert witness
Exam

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Know better the terminology of forensic medicine in medical practice
2) • Recognize the types of clinical forensic case
3) • Perform forensic examination
4) • Can edit a forensic report
5) • Can autopsy
6) • Organize forensic autopsy
7) • Know the health legislation
8) • Discuss the concepts of health law
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Forensic Medicine-Forensic sciences
2)	• Wounds;
3)	Firearm injuries;
4)	• Chemical, biological, nuclear weapons and injuries;
5)	• Child abuse
6)	• Infanticide
7)	• Sexual offenses (crime)
8)	• Domestic violence
9)	• Autopsy and autopsy technique
10)	• Postmortem change in death
11)	• Asphyxia
12)	• Forensic psychiatry
13)	• Forensic toxicology
14)	• Health law
15)	• Expert witness
16)	Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Adli Tıp, Prof. Dr. Oğuz Polat, Der Yayınları İstanbul, 2001 ISBN: 9789753532202
References:	Adli Tıp, Prof. Dr. Oğuz Polat, Der Yayınları İstanbul, 2001 ISBN: 9789753532202

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems	5
2)	Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment	5
3)	Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine	4
4)	Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.	5
5)	Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases	3
6)	Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods	3
7)	Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed	5
8)	Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications	3
9)	Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health	5
10)	Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System	5
11)	Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community	5
12)	Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles	5
13)	Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations	5
14)	Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment	5
15)	Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects	5
16)	Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	12	4	48
Application	2	4	8
Study Hours Out of Class	15	3	45
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			105