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| Code | PSI443 |
| Name | Forensic Psychology 1 |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Sevtap YEŞİL KOCAGAZİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to introduce some representative areas of forensic psychology and the contributions of forensic psychologists to the legal system.
Course Content
The course covers introduction one of the application fields of psychology and its subjects explaining the practical problems of the forensic psychology applications and the evaluation of the applications.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Adli Psikoloji Ed. Doç. Dr. Emre Ş. Durak, Doç. Dr. Mithat Durak, Nobel Yayınları, 2017, 1. Baskı.
Notes
Dennis Howitt (2021) Adli Psikoloji ve Suç Psikolojisine Giriş. Nobel yayınevi
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines forensic psychology |
| LO02 | Explains crime and punisment |
| LO03 | Discuss criminal psychology |
| LO04 | Makes the classification of criminals. |
| LO05 | Makes the definition of prison. |
| LO06 | Explain psychological problems in prisons |
| LO07 | Discuss code of ethics in forensic psychology |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, goals and techniques of forensic psyhology | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Crime conception and theories of crime | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Punisment and criminal justice system in Turkey. | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Relation nature-nurture and crime | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Psychological Assessment of Crime Profiling (IQ, personality, psychological problems) | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Classification of criminals | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Definition, history and type of prison | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Sexual problem in prison | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Psychological problems in prison | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Psychological problems in prison 2 | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news 2 | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news 3 | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Discussions on typical tabloid journalism news 4 | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested booksand articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||