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Course Description Course Name : Forensic medicine Course Code : HKS401 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BEHNAN ALPER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has basic knowledge in the fields of forensic medicine such death and varieties of death, wounds and bruises, pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, explotation against morality and forensic psychiatry. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims at providing information to facilitate the understanding of the reports, prepared by medical laboratories, doctors and forensic experts, for the matters, under investigation and trial. Course Contents : Determination of identity, symptoms and causes of death, injuries and firearms, habitual duration engaged in obstacles, assault and battery against individuals, life-threatening, traces of assault on the face, inhibition death, issues to be considered while a report is being written, intentional miscarriage drugs, criminal responsibility of adults , guardianship, age determination, the ability to notice and appeal, the criminal responsibility of hearing-impaired children, rape and other indecent acts, autopsy video. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom,Labrotory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Forensic Medicine Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 2 BASIC CONCEPTS OF DEATH Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 3 SYMPTOMS OF DEATH Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 4 INJURIES and TCK Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 5 Forensic patients and totaly approach Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 6 Legal Responsibilities of Physicians Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 7 SEXUAL ATTACKS Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 8 Mid term Exam 9 CHILD ABUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 10 DROWNING Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 11 WOUNDS Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 12 CHILD MORTALITY Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 13 FIREARM INJURIES Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 14 EXAMPLES OF FORENSIC REPORT Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 15 EDUCATION AUTOPSY Reading Problem presentation, question-and-answer 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   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 0 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 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 0 2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 0 3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 0 4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 1 5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 0 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. 2 7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 1 8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 1 9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 0 10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 0 11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 3 12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 0 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. 0 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. 0 15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 0 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. 0 * 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 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 58 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.32 ECTS Credit: 2