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Course Description Course Name : Forensic Serology Course Code : ADS521 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BEHNAN ALPER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns test systems used in identification Learns the basics of forensic serology Learns the properties of biological stains and identification tests Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basics of Forensic Serology Course Contents : Concepts related to Froensic Serology, biological evidence, research methods for biological stains, markers used in identification Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Brief information about the definition and history of Forensic Serology Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 2 What is biological evidence? General features of biological evidence. Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 3 Blood and semen stains to be defined preliminary screening tests and principles Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 4 Probative tests and principles used to identify blood and semen stains Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 5 Tests and principles used in identification of other biological stains Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 6 Hair identification Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 7 Species determination. Tests and principles used for this purpose Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 8 Midterm exam Exam Exam 9 New markers tested for tissue identification Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 10 Newly developed technologies Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 11 Traditional systems in identification Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 12 Main blood group and subgroup antigens Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 13 Polymorphic erythrocyte enzymes and serum proteins Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 14 Human leukocytes antigens Reading books and literature Presentation and brain storming 15 General review 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 Science Handbook, Richard Safferstein, 1982.  Forensic DNA Typing Protocols, Angel Carracedo, 2005. 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 4 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 1 3 Knows Forensic Sciences and its subfields 5 4 Applies Forensic Sciences laboratory procedures 5 5 Knows the research methods used in Forensic Sciences 5 6 Interprets laboratory results 5 7 Solves criminal cases 4 8 Analyses and interprets biological samples 5 9 Works as an independent expert 1 10 Gains professional liability 4 11 Learns professional ethics 5 12 Plans research 5 13 Has the competence to present his/her expertise in academic environments 5 14 Has the sufficient expertise in every field of Forensic Sciences 2 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 116 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.64 ECTS Credit: 5