FORENSIC MEDICINE I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OYP151	FORENSIC MEDICINE I	1	4	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İLKSEN SARI O
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İLKSEN SARI O
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to teach the fundamental concepts of forensic sciences and forensic medicine; to impart the knowledge and skills required for the examination, scene investigation, autopsy, identification, and assessment of postmortem changes in death cases; and to ensure that forensic medicine technicians perform their professional duties in accordance with scientific and ethical principles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the definitions of forensic sciences and forensic medicine; the duties and responsibilities of forensic medicine technicians; scene investigation and autopsies in death cases; death, postmortem changes, and the determination of the postmortem interval; sudden unexpected deaths; pediatric deaths; types of asphyxia and asphyxia-related deaths; and deaths due to drowning.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Definition of Forensic Sciences	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
2	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Definition of Forensic Medicine	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
3	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Duties and Responsibilities of Forensic Medicine Technicians	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
4	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Death and Postmortem Changes	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
5	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Determination of Cause of Death, Time of Death, and Postmortem Interval	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
6	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Examination and Autopsy in Cases of Death	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
7	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Ölüm Olgularında Kimliklendirme	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
8	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Various Case Reports	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
9	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Quiz I: Sudden, Unexpected Natural Deaths	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Pediatric Deaths	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
12	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Types of Asphyxia and Post-mortem Examination in Asphyxia Cases - Part I	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
13	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Practical Exam: Types of Asphyxia and Post-Mortem Examination in Cases of Asphyxia – II	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
14	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Quiz II: Bodies Pulled from the Water	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
15	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	General Overview and Case Discussions	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Computer-Lab-Practice Exam
TOTAL	1	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It provides basic, current, and practical information about the legislation related to its field.						5
2	Occupational health and safety defines infectious disease prevention, biosecurity, and quality processes.						5
3	This text explains current and practical information about the fundamental concepts, history, scope, and legal framework of autopsy procedures.						5
4	It refers to professional practices concerning human anatomy, organ and system structures, and the fundamentals of pathology.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It classifies the fields of study in forensic medicine, types of autopsies, and forensic cases.						5
2	This section lists technical information regarding medical equipment used in autopsy procedures, sectioning techniques, sampling procedures, and laboratory processes.	0
3	The autopsy process involves filing, photographing and video recording procedures, reporting steps, and organizing forensic documents.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By identifying current developments, methods, and technological applications related to their field, they integrate them into appropriate work processes.				3
2	Operates medical devices and digital recording systems used in their profession using appropriate techniques.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She flawlessly performs the processes of generating, recording, and transferring data related to his/her field.					4
2	Using analytical and critical thinking skills, they evaluate technical problems, non-procedural situations, and sample collection processes encountered during autopsies and develop appropriate solutions.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In challenging situations related to their field, they demonstrate professional responsibility and teamwork.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They express their professional knowledge and skills clearly, understandably, and ethically through written and oral communication.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They become aware of scientific, legal, and ethical values ​​in the stages of correctly collecting, documenting, preserving, and transmitting data related to their field to relevant units.					4
2	They can follow developments in their field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at a basic level.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Career management categorizes topics such as professional ethics, lifelong learning, and professional development.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	10	3	30
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	10	2	20
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	128