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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (PhD) | |
| Code | DJM603 |
| Name | Forensic Geology |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Learning and applying the concepts of Forensic Geology and Soil Science
Course Content
Introduction to forensic geology and soil science, crime scene investigation, sampling, analysis and reporting
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Forensic Soil Science and Geology, Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 492. Editörler: R. W. Fitzpatrick, L. J. Donnelly.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knowledge about sampling, and examining the crime scene in terms of forensic geology |
| LO02 | Knowledge about taking geological samples from the scene |
| LO03 | Knowledge of geological evidence analysis |
| LO04 | Learning Forensic Geology Science and concept |
| LO05 | Knowledge of crime scene decontamination methods |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | ave the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Forensic Geology, History of Forensic Geology and soil science | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Earth Sciences | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Research methods in Earth Sciences-1 | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Research methods in Earth Sciences-2 | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Crime scene investigation and geology/soil sampling/conservation | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Buried Evidence-1 | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Buried Evidence-2 | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Materials Identification-1 | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Materials Identification-2 | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Documentation and reporting | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Expert Witness/Testimony | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Crime scene decontamination practices | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Advances in Forensic Geology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 15 | Case study | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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 | 6 | 8 | 48 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 148 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,92 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||