OTOPSİ I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OYP154	OTOPSİ I	2	4	2	7

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	Lecturer BÜŞRA SARP KAYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	he aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of death and the diagnosis of death, postmortem changes, estimation of the postmortem interval, the definition and historical development of autopsy, legal regulations related to autopsy, the autopsy suite and its equipment, materials used in autopsy, and principles of disinfection. In addition, the course aims to enable students to comprehend the fundamental stages of the autopsy process, the steps of external and internal examination, laboratory examination of autopsy findings, and reporting procedures. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to acquire basic knowledge and skills in forensic autopsy practices and to gain the competency to interpret case analyses
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the concept of death and the diagnosis of death; signs of death and postmortem changes; estimation of the postmortem interval; the definition and history of autopsy; clinical and forensic autopsy; legal legislation related to autopsy; the autopsy room, its equipment and operation; introduction of instruments and materials used in autopsy; disinfection of materials and containers; fundamental stages of the autopsy procedure; methods of external and internal examination during autopsy; laboratory examination of autopsy findings; preparation of the forensic autopsy report; general review; and case analyses.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the basic concepts related to death, the diagnosis of death, and postmortem changes.
Explains the findings used in the estimation of the postmortem interval and the basic stages of autopsy
Applies the principles of appropriate use of the autopsy room, its equipment, and the materials used in autopsy.
Analyzes the findings obtained from external and internal examinations during autopsy and evaluates cases requiring laboratory investigation
Interprets autopsy findings within a legal and scientific framework and evaluates the basic process of preparing an autopsy report.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Individual Research	Death and Determination of Death	Lecture Question and Answer
2	Literature Review, Individual Research.	Signs of Death – Determination of the Postmortem Interval Ölümün Belirtileri-Postmortem İnterval Tayini	Lecture Question and Answer
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	Definition and History of Autopsy	Lecture Question and Answer
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Legal Regulations Regarding Autopsy	Lecture Question and Answer
5	Literature Review, Individual Research.	Autopsy Room and Equipment – Quiz I – 15%	Lecture Question and Answer
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	Introduction to Materials Used in Autopsy	Lecture Question and Answer
7	Literature Review, Individual Research	Disinfection of Instruments and Containers Used in Autopsy Otopside Kullanılan Malzemelerin ve Kapların Dezenfeksiyonu	Lecture Question and Answer
8	Literature Review, Individual Research	Autopsy Procedure with Basic Stages Temel Aşamalar İle Otopsi İşlemi	Lecture Question and Answer
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	External Examination in Autopsy – Quiz II – 15% Otopside Dış Muayene Kısa Sınav II %15	Lecture Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	Internal Examination in Autopsy – Assignment / Project Submission – 10% Otopside İç Muayene Ödev / Proje Teslimi %10	Lecture Question and Answer
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Laboratory Examination of Autopsy Findings – Laboratory Exam I – 30% Otopsi Bulgularının Laboratuvar İncelenmesi Laboratuvar Sınavı I %30	Lecture Question and Answer
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Report Writing and Reporting – Laboratory Exam II – 30% Rapor Raporlama Laboratuvar Sınavı II %30	Lecture Question and Answer
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	Comprehensive Evaluation of the Autopsy Process Otopsi Sürecinin Bütüncül Değerlendirilmesi	Lecture Question and Answer
15	Literature Review, Individual Research	Case Analysis Vaka analizi	Lecture Question and Answer
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

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.				3
2	Occupational health and safety defines infectious disease prevention, biosecurity, and quality processes.					4
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.	0

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.						5
3	The autopsy process involves filing, photographing and video recording procedures, reporting steps, and organizing forensic documents.					4

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.	0
2	Operates medical devices and digital recording systems used in their profession using appropriate techniques.					4

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.						5
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.					4

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.	0
2	They can follow developments in their field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at a basic level.				3

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.					4

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	8	112
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	7	2	14
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	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	36	0	183