Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF ADDICTION AND FORENSIC SCIENCES |
| FORENSIC SCIENCES (PhD) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | ABL607 |
| Name | RNA Based Aproaches in Forensic Sciences |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYŞE SERİN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Understanding the role and place of RNA markers in the solution of forensic events
Course Content
General RNA characteristics, RNA types, functions, and forensic applications
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the structure and molecular properties of RNA. |
| LO02 | Have knowledge about potential uses of RNA. |
| LO03 | Have knowledge about RNAs used in identification of body fluids for forensic purpose. |
| LO04 | Searches the course issue using up-to-date sources |
| LO05 | Use the knowledge and research methods in problem solving |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops current and advanced knowledge in forensic sciences at the level of expertise. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the research methods related to Forensic Sciences at expertise level. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the importance of ethical principles for society and person. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops a new idea, method, design and/or application on forensic sciences. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can write scientific articles related to Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will constitute evidence in his field. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defends her/his original views when discussing the issues in her field with experts. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about Forensic science area. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in matters related to forensic sciences. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and her/his own work with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases and events. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concepts of crime, causes of crime and punishment. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes basic forensic medicine and forensic science applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and history | reading recommended topics | |
| 2 | Structure and types of RNA | reading recommended topics | |
| 3 | Coding RNA | reading recommended topics | |
| 4 | Noncoding RNA | reading recommended topics | |
| 5 | RNA in body fluid identification | reading recommended topics | |
| 6 | RNA in body fluid identification | reading recommended topics | |
| 7 | RNA in semen identification | reading recommended topics | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | self-study | |
| 9 | RNA in blood-menstrual blood separation | reading recommended topics | |
| 10 | RNA in vaginal secretion | reading recommended topics | |
| 11 | RNA in identification of saliva | reading recommended topics | |
| 12 | RNA in age of stain | reading recommended topics | |
| 13 | RNA in forensic pathology | reading recommended topics | |
| 14 | RNA in wound age | reading recommended topics | |
| 15 | RNA in postmortem interval | reading recommended topics | |
| 16 | Term Exams | self-study | |
| 17 | Term Exams | self-study |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||