MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SOC3056 Sociology of Crime Fall 3 0 3 5
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR
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Course Objectives: This course adopts a radically sociological view of crime that focuses on the ways that crime is socially constructed, and in so doing, it challenges many of our assumptions about the criminal justice system. It focuses on the creation of law, police work, activities of the courts, and the experience of incarceration, and it provides an excellent introduction to the application of social theory. At the end of the course students can explain how crime can be seen as a social construction and, analyze the history of policing and punishment in relation to sociological theory. During the course, Turkish cases will be mentioned in order to determine the comparison with western countries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course will be able to 1) Assess the concepts of "crime" and "criminology"
2)Analyse the relationship of criminology and sociology
3)Analyse how to measure crime and criminality
4) Demonstrate the patterns of crime
5) Analyse the explanations of Classical and Neoclassical Thought on crime and criminality
6) Assess the role of biological roots in criminal behavior
7) Assess the psychological and psychiatric foundations of criminal behavior
8)Assess the role of social development and social process in criminality
9)Assess the explanations of social conflict theories on criminality
10)Assess the types of personal crimes
11) Demonstrate the relationship of social policy and responding to criminal behavior
12)Assess the crime prevention in a sociological perspective

Course Content

This course adopts a radically sociological view of crime that focuses on the ways that crime is socially constructed, and in so doing, it challenges many of our assumptions about the criminal justice system. It focuses on the creation of law, police work, activities of the courts, and the experience of incarceration, and it provides an excellent introduction to the application of social theory. At the end of the course studens can explain how crime can be seen as a social construction and, analyze the history of policing and punishment in relation to sociological theory.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Criminology? Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
2) Criminology and the Sociological Perspective Steven Barkan (2009). Criminology, A Sociological Understanding, ,Pearson, Prentice Hall.
3) Measuring Crime and Criminality – Official statistics and its usefulness John Tierney(2005). Criminology, Theory and context, Longman, Pearson.
4) The measurement and patterning of criminal behavior? - Social patterns of criminal behavior Steven Barkan (2009). Criminology, A Sociological Understanding, ,Pearson, Prentice Hall.
5) Patterns of Crime - Major crimes Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
6) 1st midterm
7) Biological Roots of Criminal Behavior – Is Criminal Behavior Determined Biologically? Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
7) Explaining Crime Classical and Neoclassical Thought Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
8) Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
9) Sociological Theories : Social Structure Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
10) Sociological Theories : Social Process and Social Development Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
11) Sociological Theories : Social Conflict Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall
12) 2nd Midterm
13) Criminal Behaviors Crime Against Persons Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
14) Crime Against Property Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: “Criminology Today: An integrative Introduction”, Frank Schmalleger, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2006.
“Criminology, A Sociological Understanding”, Steven Barkan, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2009.
“Criminology: Theory and Context”, John Tierney, Longman, 2006
References: Additional readings will be provided
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 30
Midterms 2 % 20
Final 1 % 20
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Midterms 2 4 8
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 132

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.