Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION METHODS | TLT1216962 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Elif Zeynep YILMAZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Zeynep DOĞRU KÖSEOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | None |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce medical laboratory technician students to the fundamental concepts of criminal investigation processes, types of biological and chemical samples with forensic significance, sample acceptance procedures and workflow in the laboratory, and the roles and responsibilities of laboratory technicians within these processes. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Criminal Investigation Forensic Cases and the Role of the Laboratory Types of Criminal Investigations Forensic Sample Types Concept of Biological Evidence Chemical Evidence and Introduction to Toxicology Evidence Collection, Packaging, and Chain of Custody Introduction to Forensic Genetics Criminal Investigation Processes Contamination and Process Errors Ethical and Professional Responsibilities Case Study Examples Process Evaluation Forensic Reporting, Interpretation of Findings, and Court Presentation. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains the basic concepts of criminal investigation. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 2. Defines the role of the laboratory in forensic cases. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 3. Classifies types of criminal investigations. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 4. Lists types of samples with forensic significance. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 5. Explains the concepts of biological and chemical evidence. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 6. Recognizes basic analytical methods used in criminal investigations. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Criminal Investigation Forensic Cases and the Role of the Laboratory Types of Criminal Investigations Forensic Sample Types Concept of Biological Evidence Chemical Evidence and Introduction to Toxicology Evidence Collection, Packaging, and Chain of Custody Introduction to Forensic Genetics Criminal Investigation Processes Contamination and Process Errors Ethical and Professional Responsibilities Case Study Examples Process Evaluation Forensic Reporting, Interpretation of Findings, and Court Presentation | Reading lecture notes |
| Resources |
| Course notes will be provided to students. 1. Atasoy S. Introduction to Forensic Sciences. Istanbul: Istanbul University Press. 2. Hancı H. Forensic Sciences and Criminalistics. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing. 3. Ünver Y. Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences. Istanbul: Beta Publishing. |
| None |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level. | X | |||||
| 2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to Medical Laboratory Techniques program. | X | |||||
| 3 | The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level, basic computer programs and related technologies. | X | |||||
| 4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level. | X | |||||
| 5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | X | |||||
| 6 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the Medical Laboratory Techniques program. | X | |||||
| 7 | The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | X | |||||
| 8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | X | |||||
| 9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | X | |||||
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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION METHODS | TLT1216962 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Elif Zeynep YILMAZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Zeynep DOĞRU KÖSEOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | None |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce medical laboratory technician students to the fundamental concepts of criminal investigation processes, types of biological and chemical samples with forensic significance, sample acceptance procedures and workflow in the laboratory, and the roles and responsibilities of laboratory technicians within these processes. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Criminal Investigation Forensic Cases and the Role of the Laboratory Types of Criminal Investigations Forensic Sample Types Concept of Biological Evidence Chemical Evidence and Introduction to Toxicology Evidence Collection, Packaging, and Chain of Custody Introduction to Forensic Genetics Criminal Investigation Processes Contamination and Process Errors Ethical and Professional Responsibilities Case Study Examples Process Evaluation Forensic Reporting, Interpretation of Findings, and Court Presentation. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains the basic concepts of criminal investigation. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 2. Defines the role of the laboratory in forensic cases. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 3. Classifies types of criminal investigations. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 4. Lists types of samples with forensic significance. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 5. Explains the concepts of biological and chemical evidence. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| 6. Recognizes basic analytical methods used in criminal investigations. | 16, 9 | A, B, C, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Criminal Investigation Forensic Cases and the Role of the Laboratory Types of Criminal Investigations Forensic Sample Types Concept of Biological Evidence Chemical Evidence and Introduction to Toxicology Evidence Collection, Packaging, and Chain of Custody Introduction to Forensic Genetics Criminal Investigation Processes Contamination and Process Errors Ethical and Professional Responsibilities Case Study Examples Process Evaluation Forensic Reporting, Interpretation of Findings, and Court Presentation | Reading lecture notes |
| Resources |
| Course notes will be provided to students. 1. Atasoy S. Introduction to Forensic Sciences. Istanbul: Istanbul University Press. 2. Hancı H. Forensic Sciences and Criminalistics. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing. 3. Ünver Y. Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences. Istanbul: Beta Publishing. |
| None |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level. | X | |||||
| 2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to Medical Laboratory Techniques program. | X | |||||
| 3 | The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level, basic computer programs and related technologies. | X | |||||
| 4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level. | X | |||||
| 5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about Medical Laboratory Techniques program at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | X | |||||
| 6 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the Medical Laboratory Techniques program. | X | |||||
| 7 | The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | X | |||||
| 8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | X | |||||
| 9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |