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| Code | ABL574 |
| Name | Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection Procedures |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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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.
Notes
Current articles
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 | Knows current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the relations between the areas of Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows 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. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | 3 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solutions for solving complex problems that may be encountered in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follow the scientific meetings and researches in forensic area. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | 2 |
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 |
| 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, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Self study | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Characterisation of Evidence | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Recovery of Trace Materials | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Biologicial evidence | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Trace evidence | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | firearm scraps | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | 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 |
| 16 | General evaluation | reading on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Final exam | reading articles on this subjects | 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 | 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 | ||