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| Code | FSC518 |
| Name | Forensic Psychology |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To determine the role of psychology in the legal system
Course Content
Topics will include psychological evaluations for the court (child custody; competency; insanity), psychological factors in eyewitness testimony, trial consultation, criminal investigation techniques, and alternative dispute resolution – to name a few.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Forensic Psychology: Crime, Justice, Law, Interventions, (2017), Wiley-Blackwell, USA
Notes
Cronin, C. (2006) Forensic Psychology. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co: Dubuque, IA.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Evaluates cognitive, emotional and behavioral development processes with scientific thinking |
| LO02 | Develops a multifaceted perspective on compliance problems |
| LO03 | Examines criminal attitudes and behaviors multidimensionally |
| LO04 | Understand the influence of psychological principles as applied to various aspects of pretrial and trial activities |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in the resolution of forensic cases. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | Introduction and overview of course Legal terms | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Expert Witness Testimony Ethical Issues | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Psychological Assessment | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Insanity Pleas & Competency Evaluations | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | İnvestigation capacity; Competency | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Civil Assessment: Child Custody | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Child Custody and other court-appointed custody roles | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid term exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Trial Consultation, mediation, scientific jury selection | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Memory, Eyewitness Testimony | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Children’s Testimony | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Criminal Investigative Techniques; Profiling | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Psychopathy & ASPD | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | “Primal Fear” | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Course assessment | Library, Internet browsing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Final exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Final exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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 | ||