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Course Description Course Name : Child Abuse and Neglect Course Code : ADT542 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NECMİ ÇEKİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows and identifies child abuse and neglect, its types and evidence Knows national and international approaches Knows the contents of the Child Protection Law Knows about protection measures and orders Knows about the policies on child abuse and neglect prevention 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 learn about child abuse and neglect. Course Contents : The definition of child abuse and neglect, its types, legal approaches and child abuse prevention efforts in Turkey and the world Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Child Psychiatry classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction, learning expectations, the aim of the course and learning outcomes Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 2 Definition of child neglect, its causes and types Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 3 Definition of child neglect, its causes and types Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 4 Physical abuse, its causes and evidence Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 5 Sexual abuse, its causes and evidence Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 6 Emotional abuse, its causes and evidence Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 7 Presentation of seminar Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 8 Midterm Exam Exam Exam 9 International regulations Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 10 National regulations (Turkish Penal Code, Turkish Criminal Code) Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 11 National regulations (Prevention of Child Law) Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 12 The results of child abuse and neglect on society Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 13 Prevention Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 14 Case samples Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 15 Presentation of 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)  Ç.Ü.T.F. Lecture Notes on Forensic Medicine  The handbook of children´s rights (Thomas Hammarberg)  Child Abuse and Neglect Diagnosis Treatment and Evidence (Carole Jenny) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40 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 5 2 Knows the relevant legislation in Turkish Penal Code and Law of Criminal Procedure 5 3 Knows Forensic Sciences and its subfields 1 4 Applies Forensic Sciences laboratory procedures 2 5 Knows the research methods used in Forensic Sciences 3 6 Interprets laboratory results 3 7 Solves criminal cases 5 8 Analyses and interprets biological samples 4 9 Works as an independent expert 4 10 Gains professional liability 5 11 Learns professional ethics 5 12 Plans research 2 13 Has the competence to present his/her expertise in academic environments 2 14 Has the sufficient expertise in every field of Forensic Sciences 1 * 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) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 10 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 122 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.88 ECTS Credit: 5