| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY4077 | Forensic Psychology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ |
| Course Objectives: | Forensic psychology applies the psychological knowledge to the legal system. The objective of this course will be to provide students a broad overview of the field of forensic psychology and its application in the legal system. It is also aimed to inform students about the role of forensic psychologists, criminal behavior, offender profiles, and risk assessment of violence. Particular emphasis will be on the discussion of the criminal responsibility and the legal system in our country. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define the field of Forensic Psychology and the specific application areas in the legal system. 2. Differentiate the assessment procedure and methodology in Forensic Psychology 3. Explain the role of forensic psychologists in the legal system. 4. Define the relationship of criminal behavior and violence to psychopathy. 5. Discuss the reasons and risk assessment of violence. 6. Discuss treatment and management plans of sexual offenders. 7. Identify the profiles of offenders and the fear of crime. 8. Discuss the contribution of forensic psychology to the legal system. |
| Main topics that will be discussed in this class are introduction to Forensic Psychology,a ssessment, treatment, and consultation in Forensic Psychology,expert testimony and the role of an expert,psychopathy,special groups and psychopathy,violence risk assessment,sexual offenders and offender profiles |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Overview of the course: Introduction to Forensic Psychology | ||
| 2) | Assessment, treatment, and consultation in Forensic Psychology | ||
| 3) | Expert testimony and the role of an expert | ||
| 4) | Psychopathy | ||
| 5) | Special groups and psychopathy | ||
| 6) | Violence risk assessment | ||
| 7) | Midterm 1 | ||
| 8) | Sexual offenders | ||
| 9) | Offender profiles | ||
| 10) | Fear of crime | ||
| 11) | Insanity and criminal responsibility | ||
| 12) | Crime and civil competence | ||
| 13) | Midterm 2 | ||
| 14) | Personal injury and discrimination in civil law | ||
| Course Notes: | Huss, M. T. (2009). Forensic Psychology: Research, Clinical Practice, and Applications. Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. Howitt, D. (2006). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. London: Pearson. |
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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | % 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | % 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
| Project | 0 | % 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | % 0 |
| Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 5 | 60 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 147 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |