Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to introduce the topics in the field of forensic psychology in a scientific framework and to convey information that can be used in practice.
So, it can be held to bond psychology and forensic aplications.
Course Content
Forensic Psychology, Crime and Punishment, Criminal and Legal Liability, Criminology, Violence, Abuse, Criminal Profiling
Required Resources
Forensic Psychology - E. Durak - Nobel Press - İstanbul.
Explanations
Midterm 40 %, Final 60 %.
Exams are multiple choice, short answered open end questions, fill in the blank formed.
Topics till exam date are included in exams declared in syllabus .
Course presantations, textbook, uploaded materials to system are included exams.
Rules
Attandance to lessons is essential.
Min. attandance is 70 % required.
It is recommended to participate class activities.
Lectrures continoues also via uploaded materrials to system - if exists.
Reading couse texbook, following lesson slides are under students' responsibility.
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1. The student defines forensic psychology.
- 2. The student defines the concepts of crime and punishment.
- 3. The student defines the concept of criminal responsibility.
- Adli Psikologların çalışma alanlarını bilir.
- Adli psikoloji hakkında genel bilgileri bilir.
- Adli psikoloji ve diğer adli bilimlerin ilişkisini bilir.
- Adli psikolojiyi tanımlar.
- Adli suçlarda koruma ve tedavi ilkelerini bilir.
- Aile içi şiddeti tanımlar ve yarattığı hasarı bilir.
- Ceza Sorumluluğu kavramını tanımlar.
- Cinsel Suçları tanımlar ve yarattığı hasarı bilir.
- Çocuk istismarı türlerini tanımlar.
- Hukuki Sorumluluk kavramını tanımlar.
- Kriminal profilleme kavramını tanımlar.
- Suç ve ceza kavramlarını tanımlar.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Forinsic Psychology | History of Forinsic Psychology |
| 2 | Basic Concepts in Foreinsic Psychology | Basic Concepts in Foreinsic Psychology |
| 3 | Criminology | Criminology |
| 4 | Victimology | Victimology |
| 5 | Concept of Modus Operandi | Concept of Modus Operandi |
| 6 | Legal definition of crime | Legal definition of crime |
| 7 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 8 | Crime Scene Investigation | Crime Scene Investigation |
| 9 | Profiling of Criminal | Profiling of Criminal |
| 10 | Tests in Foreinsic Psychology | Tests in Foreinsic Psychology |
| 11 | Ethical Principles in Forensic Psychology | Ethical Principles in Forensic Psychology |
| 12 | Forensic Psychology in Türkiye. | Forensic Psychology in Türkiye. |
| 13 | Forensic Psychology in the world | Forensic Psychology in the world |
| 14 | Case Studies in Forensic Psychology | Case Studies in Forensic Psychology |
| 15 | Job Opportunities in Forensic Psychology | Job Opportunities in Forensic Psychology |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |