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| Code | FSC521 |
| Name | Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection (C) |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
At the end of this course, it is aimed that the student will learn crime scene investigation and evidence collection methods.
Course Content
It provides the student with knowledge and skills on crime scene investigation and evidence collection methods.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
1-Encyclopedia of forensic sciences, Jay A Siegel; Pekka J Saukko,2013; 2- The Forensic Laboratory Handbook Procedures and Practice, Anja Einseln BA, MEM (auth.), Ashraf Mozayani, Carla Noziglia (eds.),2011; 3- Forensic Biology, Richard Li, 2015.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Develops an understanding of the scientific principles of crime scene investigation and reconstruction, including evidence collection and preservation |
| LO02 | Understands the potential and limitations of forensic laboratory theory and techniques for the analysis of evidence. |
| LO03 | Recognizes the need to use ethical principles and legal precedent to make decisions about investigative techniques, analysis of evidence, and courtroom statements. |
| LO04 | Demonstrates problem-solving skills to theorize about a crime |
| LO05 | Demonstrates ability to document findings and witness interpretation of evidential findings in a courtroom setting |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which it is related. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in the resolution of forensic cases. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides leadership in situations that require the resolution of field-specific and interdisciplinary problems. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows national and international publications and scientific meetings on forensic sciences. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments in forensic sciences and her/his own studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops projects for the use of current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to the development processes of strategy, policy and implementation plans in forensic sciences and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crime scene investigation-introduction | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Scene management | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Scene equipment | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Crime Scene risk assesment | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Crime scene evidence: Body crime scene | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Searching the Crime Scene and Recovery of Evidence | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Record of Items Collected at the Crime Scene | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Characterisation of Evidence | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Recovery of Trace Materials | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Common Evidence Types : Biologicial evidence | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Yaygın kanıt türleri: iz deliller | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Crime scene evidence: firearm scraps | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Crime scene evidence: Body crime scene | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Storage and Transport of Evidence | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||