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| Code | FSC519 |
| Name | Introduction to Forensic Toxicology |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the basic principles of forensic toxicology, pharmacokinetic/dynamic and metabolism, the properties of chemicals causing poisoning, abused drugs and their analyzes.
Course Content
Toxicology and working areas, forensic toxicology concepts, illegal and addictive substances and their analysis,biological materials, chain of custody
Course Precondition
None
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts in forensic toxicology. |
| LO02 | Recognizes disciplines closely related to the field of forensic toxicology. |
| LO03 | Classifies poisoning cases and toxic substances in general |
| LO04 | Selects case-specific biological samples in antemortem and postmortem cases. |
| LO05 | Gains the ability to analyze and interpret results in the field of Forensic Toxicology. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Toxicology and general concepts | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 2 | Postmortem Toxicology | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 3 | Human Performance Toxicology | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 4 | Forensic Drug Testing | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 5 | illegal substances and their classification 1 | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 6 | illegal substances and their classification 2 | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 7 | Pharmacokinetics/dynamics and metabolism | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-exam | ||
| 9 | Alcohol and volatiles compounds | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 10 | New Novel Psychoactive Substances | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 11 | Biological samples in forensic toxicology | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 12 | Sample Collection, storage and transfer, chain of custody | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 13 | Screening methods in forensic toxicology | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 14 | Confirmation methods in forensic toxicology | Finding literature for this lecture | |
| 15 | case discussion 1 | ||
| 16 | case discussion 2 | ||
| 17 | Final exam |
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 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||