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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods and Techniques in Forensic Science Course Code : ADT510 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. METE KORKUT GÜLMEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns research methods Reviews resources for research Determines the appropriate research method for the study Knows how to write an academic paper Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to give an overview of research methods and techniques. Course Contents : Overview of research methods and techniques, choosing topics to investigate, literature review, contacting laboratories, evaluating findings, choosing a statistical analysis technique, article writing conventions preferred by international medical journals, article writing Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Department of Forensic Medicine Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Overview of research methods and techniques Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 2 Choosing a research topic Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 3 Research project Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 4 Determining the scope of the study Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 5 Multidisciplinary work Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 6 Ethical guidelines for research Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 7 Literature review Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 8 Midterm Exam Exam Exam 9 Determining the laboratory to carry out the research Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 10 Statistical evaluation of the findings Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 11 How to write an article Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 12 Criteria in writing an article Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 13 Studying international journals Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 14 Sending an article to a journal Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 15 Seminar Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 16/17 Final Exam Exam Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  THE FORENSIC LABORATORY HANDBOOK: PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE, edited by Ashraf Mozayani and Carla Noziglia, 2006 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 50 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 Has basic knowledge on Forensic Medicine 4 2 Knows the relevant legislation in Turkish Penal Code and Law of Criminal Procedure 3 3 Knows Forensic Sciences and its subfields 4 4 Applies Forensic Sciences laboratory procedures 5 5 Knows the research methods used in Forensic Sciences 5 6 Interprets laboratory results 3 7 Solves criminal cases 3 8 Analyses and interprets biological samples 4 9 Works as an independent expert 3 10 Gains professional liability 5 11 Learns professional ethics 3 12 Plans research 5 13 Has the competence to present his/her expertise in academic environments 3 14 Has the sufficient expertise in every field of Forensic Sciences 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) 13 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 8 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 96 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84 ECTS Credit: 4