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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF ADDICTION AND FORENSIC SCIENCES |
| FORENSIC SCIENCES (PhD) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | ABL670 |
| Name | Forensic Seciences, Evidence Regimes, and Fundamental, Rights, in a Constitutional State |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZEYNEP ÖZKAN GÜNEŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to evaluate forensic scientific methods (such as biometric techniques, DNA analysis, and digital forensics) and the process within the framework of constitutional state principles. It focuses on analyzing the constitutional limits in the production, presentation, and judicial processes of scientific evidence, particularly in the context of the rule of law, the right to a fair trial, the presumption of innocence, the right to privacy, the protection of personal data, and algorithmic decision-making systems.
Course Content
This course covers topics at the intersection of Forensic Sciences and Law, discussing applications and challenges in forensic sciences within a constitutional state, and the implications of concepts related to the field from a Forensic Science perspective.
Course Precondition
there is no pre condititon
Resources
articles, judicial reviews, case study.
Notes
articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student can define the fundamental concepts of constitutional law and criminal law, where law, especially forensic science, finds application. |
| LO02 | The student can explain the concept of the rule of law and analyze the importance of fundamental rights within that state. |
| LO03 | The student can investigate how those working in the field of forensic science, essentially as important subjects of criminal proceedings, contribute to the achievement of criminal justice. |
| LO04 | The student can understand the fundamental constitutional principles governing criminal proceedings and apply them to the field of forensic science. |
| LO05 | The student can establish the relationship between forensic evidence and fundamental rights. |
| LO06 | The student can examine the approach of constitutional jurisprudence to scientific evidence within the framework of national and supranational jurisprudence. |
| LO07 | Discussing digital forensic computing applications in light of the principle of proportionality. |
| LO08 | Developing a constitutional model proposal for algorithmic evidence and artificial intelligence-supported systems.Knows how to define the basic concepts of constitutional law and criminal law, where law, especially Forensic Sciences, finds application. |
| LO09 | Analyzing the constitutional legitimacy conditions of scientific evidence. |
| LO10 | Evaluating reliability and the risk of error in forensic science from the perspective of fundamental rights. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops current and advanced knowledge in forensic sciences at the level of expertise. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the research methods related to Forensic Sciences at expertise level. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the importance of ethical principles for society and person. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops a new idea, method, design and/or application on forensic sciences. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can write scientific articles related to Forensic Sciences. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will constitute evidence in his field. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defends her/his original views when discussing the issues in her field with experts. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about Forensic science area. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in matters related to forensic sciences. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and her/his own work with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases and events. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 4 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concepts of crime, causes of crime and punishment. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes basic forensic medicine and forensic science applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose of the course, introduction, definition of law and development of concepts. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Introduction: Theoretical relationship between Law and Forensic Sciences | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Constitutional status of scientific evidence | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | The problem of reliability in forensic sciences | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Biological Evidence and Fundamental Rights | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Digital Forensics and Fundamental Rights | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 7 | Scientific Evidence in Constitutional Review | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Scientific Evidence in ECHR Jurisdiction | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | Scientific evidence in comparative law | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 11 | Biometric recognition systems | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Algorithmic Risk Analysis and Artificial Intelligence | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Scientific Uncertainty and Judicial Evaluation | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Case Analysis | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Evaluating | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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) | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||