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  Course Description
Course Name : Forensic Odontology II

Course Code : ADO510

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) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET HİLAL
Prof.Dr. NECMİ ÇEKİN
Prof.Dr. METE KORKUT GÜLMEN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies bite marks and detects offenders.
Makes comparative analyses of ante mortem and post mortem records.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : ADO500 Forensic Odontology I

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Dental analysis and identification

Course Contents : For physicians and dentists, odontological techniques, odontological laboratory methods used in the diagnosis, factors that may affect the results of odontological investigations, sample collection methods, value and reliability of the results, forensic odontology laboratory planning. Use of digital analytical diagnostic methods in identification of bite marks, interpretation and reporting.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms dentistry


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The basic theories of forensic dentistry Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
2 Field of studies in forensic dentistry Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
3 Anthropological approaches in forensic dentistry Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
4 Review of age estimation studies in Turkey Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
5 The importance of bite marks Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
6 Classification and analysis of bite marks Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
7 Two-dimensional imaging techniques and measurements for bite marks Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
8 Mid-term exam Exam Exam
9 Measurement techniques for bite marks Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
10 Computer programs and three-dimensional measurements for bite marks Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
11 The importance of dental records and retention periods Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
12 Practical work on bite marks Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
13 Forensic Odontology and facial reconstruction Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming
14 Presentation of seminar 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)  Forensic Odontology (Hüseyin Afşin) İstanbul,2004
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 2 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 4
3 Knows Forensic Sciences and its subfields 3
4 Applies Forensic Sciences laboratory procedures 5
5 Knows the research methods used in Forensic Sciences 4
6 Interprets laboratory results 0
7 Solves criminal cases 4
8 Analyses and interprets biological samples 5
9 Works as an independent expert 3
10 Gains professional liability 3
11 Learns professional ethics 5
12 Plans research 2
13 Has the competence to present his/her expertise in academic environments 3
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 124
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.96
ECTS Credit: 5