PSY401 Forensic Psychology IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial 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: University / Foreign Language
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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