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Course Description Course Name : Criminology Course Code : HKS205 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic terms of criminology and the relationship between criminology and other disciplines. Examines the relationship between crime and criminals by using various measures. Understands the historical development of criminology. Examines the relationship between crime and criminality and the causes of crime in the light of various theories. Understands the impact of crime and types of crimes upon social change by examining quality and quantity of crime. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of the course is to give basic information on criminology and disscussion of actual problems in the field. Course Contents : Criminology, which studies crime, offender and the relationship between crime and offender in cause and effect relationship with regards to multiple factors, benefits from various disciplines which examine crime. The target of criminology course is to make students acquainted with criminals, the causes that drive a person to crime, the condition of social environment, personality and educational status of offender in terms of general, economical and cultural perspectives. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty of Law Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Criminology and other branches of science Oral presentation, Q&A 2 Benefits of Criminology Oral presentation, Q&A 3 Research Methods in Criminology Oral presentation, Q&A 4 Bias and crime Oral presentation, Q&A 5 Theorical Criminology Oral presentation, Q&A 6 Theorical Criminology Oral presentation, Q&A 7 Amprical Criminology/Experimental Criminology Oral presentation, Q&A 8 Mid-term Exam 9 Amprical Criminology/Experimental Criminology Oral presentation, Q&A 10 Social Control and self Control Oral presentation, Q&A 11 Prevention of crimes Oral presentation, Q&A 12 Victim Oral presentation, Q&A 13 Gender and Crime Oral presentation, Q&A 14 Media and Crime Oral presentation, Q&A 15 Psycological Aspects of Crime Oral presentation, Q&A 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  DÖNMEZER, Sulhi; Kriminoloji, İstanbul 1994.  YÜCEL, Mustafa Tören; Kriminoloji, Ankara 2003.  Soyaslan, Kriminoloji, Yetkin yayınları, Ankara, 2012 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 1 2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 3 3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 3 4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 2 5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 5 6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 5 7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 3 8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 5 9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 3 10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 3 11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 5 12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 4 13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 3 14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 5 15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 5 16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 1 16 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 68 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.72 ECTS Credit: 3