FORENSIC MEDICINE II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OYP152	FORENSIC MEDICINE II	2	4	2	8

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 enable students to engage in professional practice within the framework of forensic reporting, case analysis, and ethical responsibilities by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to evaluate—from a medicolegal perspective—injuries, firearm injuries, traffic accidents, poisonings, sexual assault, domestic violence, child neglect and abuse, human rights violations, and forensic issues related to pregnancy and childbirth, all in accordance with the definition of a forensic case and the fundamental principles of forensic medicine.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the definition of a forensic case; wounds and their types; firearm injuries; traffic accidents and expert witness testimony; poisonings from a forensic medicine perspective; sexual assault examinations; forensic issues related to pregnancy, childbirth, and miscarriage; medicolegal assessment of child neglect and abuse; domestic violence; human rights violations; and the fundamental principles of case evaluation and forensic reporting.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognizes forensic cases.
Identifies non-thermal instrument wounds and their types.
It explains conditions associated with traffic accidents.
Defines the sexual assault examination.
Classifies forensic medical issues related to pregnancy, childbirth, and miscarriage.
It analyzes poisoning cases from a forensic medicine perspective.
Evaluates cases of child neglect and abuse from a medicolegal perspective.
Defines concepts and phenomena related to human rights and human rights violations.
Applies ethical principles and professional responsibilities in forensic cases.

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 a Forensic Case	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
2	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Wounds and Their Types - Part I	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
3	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Wounds and Their Types - Part II	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
4	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Firearm Injuries	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
5	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Traffic Accidents and Expert Witnessing	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
6	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Poisonings from a Forensic Medicine Perspective	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
7	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Case Evaluation	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
8	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Sexual Assault Examination	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
9	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Quiz I: Forensic Medicine Issues Related to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Miscarriage	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Maternal Deaths	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
12	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Medicolegal Evaluation of Child Neglect and Abuse	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
13	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Practical Exam: Structured Case Discussions on Domestic Violence	Lecture, question-and-answer, practice.
14	Reading of written and visual sources, literature review	Quiz II: Human Rights Violations	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
Dokgöz, H. (2019), Adli tıp ve Adli Bilimler, Akademisyen Kitabevi
Adli Tıp Ders Kitabı. (2011), İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları
Dettmeyer R.B.,Verhoff M.A., Schütz H.F.(2014), Forensic Medicine Fundamentals and Perspectives, Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Project Submission (No Examination)
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.		1
3	This text explains current and practical information about the fundamental concepts, history, scope, and legal framework of autopsy procedures.			2
4	It refers to professional practices concerning human anatomy, organ and system structures, and the fundamentals of pathology.		1

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.		1
3	The autopsy process involves filing, photographing and video recording procedures, reporting steps, and organizing forensic documents.		1

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.						5
2	Operates medical devices and digital recording systems used in their profession using appropriate techniques.						5

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.					4

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.					4

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.		1

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.						5

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	14	3	42
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	1	1
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	72	0	198