Syllabus ( BTEC 652 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Forensic Technologies |
Course code: |
BTEC 652 |
Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÖZBİL
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ECTS credits: |
7,5 |
GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
Year, Semester: |
2020-2021, Spring |
Level of course: |
Third Cycle (Doctoral) |
Type of course: |
Area Elective
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Language of instruction: |
English
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
None |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
The aims of this course are to introduce students to history of forensics, crime scene investigation, DNA sample collecting and analysis, blood splatter analysis, toxicology, DNA techniques for suspect identification, digital forensics and digital fingerprinting. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1. Understand the basics and main principles of forensics.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Biyoteknoloji alanında uzmanlaşıp çalışabilmek için gerekli biyoloji temeline sahip olmak
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Uzmanlaştığı biyoteknoloji alanı ile ilgili endüstriyel ve ticari faaliyetleri takip ederek sektör ile uyum içinde çalışabilmek
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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2. Demonstrate an understanding of crime scene investigation, DNA sample collection, extraction of DNA and PCR technique.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Biyoteknolojinin farklı alanlarında kullanılan başlıca yöntemlere hakim olmak
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Biyoteknoloji alanında başarılı bir girişimci olabilmek için gerekli temel bilgilere sahip olmak
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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3. Demonstrate an understanding of fingerprinting for forensic evidence, blood splatter analysis to identify the exact time, location, type of the crime.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Biyoteknolojinin farklı alanlarında kullanılan başlıca yöntemlere hakim olmak
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Uzmanlaştığı biyoteknoloji alanı ile ilgili endüstriyel ve ticari faaliyetleri takip ederek sektör ile uyum içinde çalışabilmek
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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4. Demonstrate an understanding of digital crimes and digital forensics, how to cope with digital crimes.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Biyoteknolojinin farklı alanlarında kullanılan başlıca yöntemlere hakim olmak
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Uzmanlaştığı biyoteknoloji alanı ile ilgili endüstriyel ve ticari faaliyetleri takip ederek sektör ile uyum içinde çalışabilmek
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Biyoteknoloji alanında özgün Ar-Ge projeleri geliştirip yürütebilmek
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Seminar/presentation
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5. Follow recent and new literature and be able to understand, interpret, and present the new data in a scientific manner in English.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Küresel ölçekte hızla değişen şartlara adapte olarak ve yeni imkan ve teknolojilerden yararlanarak biyoteknoloji ile ilgili güncel gelişmeleri yakından takip edebilmek
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Biyoteknoloji ile ilgili Türkçe ve İngilizce terminolojiye hakim olmak ve hem akademik ve bilimsel ortamlarda hem de iş dünyasında kendisini her iki dilde de çok iyi şekilde ifade edebilmek
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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Week 1: |
Introduction to forensics |
Week 2: |
History of forensics |
Week 3: |
Crime scene investigation and sample collection |
Week 4: |
DNA extraction, quantitation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Homework 1
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Week 5: |
Death: Meaning, Manner, Mechanism, Cause and Time |
Week 6: |
Fingerprints as forensic evidence |
Week 7: |
Drug identification and toxicology |
Week 8: |
Significance of toxicology in forensics: A case study Mid-term exam
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Week 9: |
Blood splatter and analysis |
Week 10: |
Forensic anthropology |
Week 11: |
X-Y chromosome analysis, sex of offender Homework 2
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Week 12: |
Tandem repeat variations analysis |
Week 13: |
Document and voice examination Homework 3
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Week 14: |
Computer and digital forensics |
Week 15*: |
Review on critical topics |
Week 16*: |
Final exam |
Textbooks and materials: |
Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology by John M. Butler Elsevier
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Recommended readings: |
DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications by Lawrence Kobilinsky, Thomas F. Liotti, Jamel Oeser-Sweat John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
8 |
40 |
Other in-term studies: |
0 |
0 |
Project: |
0 |
0 |
Homework: |
4, 11, 13 |
20 |
Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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Total weight: |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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Own studies outside class: |
5 |
14 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
1 |
3 |
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Homework: |
7 |
3 |
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Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
8 |
2 |
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Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
3 |
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Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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