Course Detail

Course Description Course Outline Course Contribution to Program Qualifications Assessment Methods ECTS-Workload Detail Informations of the Course Numerical Data

Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY	PDR3116437	Fall Semester	2+0	2	4

Course Program

Çarşamba 14:30-15:15

Çarşamba 15:30-16:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Elective
Course Coordinator	Res.Assist. Sena GÜME
Name of Lecturer(s)	Lect.Dr. Suzan BİREL
Assistant(s)
Aim	The aim of this course is to provide the students with an interdisciplinary approach in order to evaluate the events within the judicial system from the perspective of psychology.
Course Content	This course contains; Introduction to the psychology of justice: The relationship between psychology and law,The science of psychology within the existing justice system,Intentions in criminal law: Consciousness and volition,Psychodynamics of crime and violence; Childhood and empathy,Psychopathology, brain injury and crime relationship,Alcohol, substance use, dependence and their relation to crime,Use of civil rights: Dementia, mental retardation, mental illness,Child abuse ,Sexual offenses and sexual perversions,The responsibility of the children dragged into the car and the criminal liability,Expression from children in the phrase: Criterion Based Expression Analysis ,The factors affecting the judge's decision: transference, prejudice, stereotype ,Antisocial-psychopathic persons and serial murders,Memory memory: 12 Angry Man.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1.Recognize the use of the principles and techniques of psychology in the judicial process.	13, 19, 4, 9	A
2. Establishs the relationship between psychopathology and criminal behavior.	13, 19, 4, 9	A, C
3. Discusses common issues with an interdisciplinary perspective.	13, 19, 4, 9	A, C
4. Partially creates a criminal profile.	13, 19, 4, 9	A, C
5. Explain the concept of crime.	13, 19, 4, 9	A, C
6. Analyze the actors in legal processes from a psychological point of view.	13, 19, 4, 9	A, C

Teaching Methods:	13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	Introduction to the psychology of justice: The relationship between psychology and law
2	The science of psychology within the existing justice system
3	Intentions in criminal law: Consciousness and volition
4	Psychodynamics of crime and violence; Childhood and empathy
5	Psychopathology, brain injury and crime relationship
6	Alcohol, substance use, dependence and their relation to crime
7	Use of civil rights: Dementia, mental retardation, mental illness
8	Child abuse
9	Sexual offenses and sexual perversions
10	The responsibility of the children dragged into the car and the criminal liability
11	Expression from children in the phrase: Criterion Based Expression Analysis
12	The factors affecting the judge's decision: transference, prejudice, stereotype
13	Antisocial-psychopathic persons and serial murders
14	Memory memory: 12 Angry Man

Resources

David Canter (2011), Suç Psikolojisi, İçel, K, Ünver, Y ve diğerleri (2005) “Çocuklar ve Suç-Ceza”, Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara. • Dinçmen, K. Adli Psikiyatri, İstanbul

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental concepts and principals related to Guidance and Psychological Counseling.		X
2	Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals' developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns.				X
3	Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes.
4	Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling.		X
5	Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research.				X
6	Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes.		X
7	Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems.					X
8	Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs.
9	Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in guidance and psychological counseling processes.				X
10	Utilizes supervision processes in Psychological Counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.			X
11	Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior.
12	Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective.
13	Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts.			X
14	Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning.			X
15	Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients.			X
16	Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field.

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	14	2	28
Guided Problem Solving	14	2	28
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	0	0	0
Term Project	0	0	0
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	14	2	28
General Exam	14	2	28
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			112
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(112/30)**			4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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