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| Code | ABL591 |
| Name | Applications of Luminescence in Forensic Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach luminescence methods and their applications in forensic science.
Course Content
Luminescence: fluorescence and phosphorescence, types of luminescence, luminescence applications in forensic sciences, disaster analysis with luminescence methods.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Thermoluminescence of solids (SWS McKeever), Optically stimulated luminescence: Fundamentals and Applications (EG Yukihara, SWS McKeever)
Notes
Lecture Notes, Lecture presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the luminescence (fluorescence and phosphorescence) phenomena. |
| LO02 | Gives information about the luminescence types and forensic applications. |
| LO03 | Gives information about the accident dosimetry and measurement techniques. |
| LO04 | Explains the phenomena of thermoluminescence (TL) and optically excited luminescence (OSL). |
| LO05 | Prepares a detailed presentation about the use of luminescence methods in forensic sciences. |
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. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follow the scientific meetings and researches in forensic area. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of luminescence, Luminescence events: fluorescence and phosphorescence | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and forensic applications of fluorescence | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Short and long term phosphorescence, forensic applications of phosphorescence. | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Luminescence types: radioluminescence, photoluminescence, bioluminescence, triboluminescence, chemiluminescence | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Electroluminescence, cathodoluminescence, thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Luminescence mechanism and working principle: irradiation, energy storage, excitation processes | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Crystal defects and properties | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Reading books and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Introduction to molecular luminescence spectroscopy | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Thermoluminescence (TL) method, TL kinetics and calculations | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | TL and OSL measuring devices and their features | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Special luminescence signals of some materials, Luminescence dosimetry: accident dosimetry and its applications | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | TL / OSL age determination in forensic applications | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Analysis with luminescence methods: earthquake and tsunami analysis, archaeological and geological analysis, crime scene analysis | Reading books and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Final Exam | Reading books and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Final Exam | Reading books and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 126 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,04 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||