Prerequisite Courses:
Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
Understanding and analyzing of the contributions of forensic psychology and psychologists to the legal system, their position within the system, duties of a forensic psychologist, and limitations of forensic psychology.
Course Content:
Theories of crime, juvenile delinquency, murder and violent crimes, profiling, arson, mental disorders and criminality, sexual crimes, victimology, criminal behavior, rehabilitation
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation, 6: Problem Session, 7: Invited Lecturer
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defining what forensic psychology is and its fields of practice. | 1,2 | 1,2 | A,B,G |
| Understanding forensic psychology findings, how general theories in psychology relate to forensic psychology and how forensic psychology relates to psychology in general and its contributions to the legal system. |
3,4,6,9,11,12,
13 |
1,2 | A,B,G |
| Understanding factors related to criminal behavior and victimology | 5,10,14 | 1,2 | A,B,G |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | Bartol & Bartol |
| 2 | Developmental Risk Factors | Bartol & Bartol |
| 3 | Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors | Bartol & Bartol |
| 4 | Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors | Bartol & Bartol |
| 5 | Violence and Aggression and | Bartol & Bartol |
| 6 | Violent Offenses | Bartol & Bartol |
| 7 | Movie: Elephant | Bartol & Bartol |
| 8 | Criminal Psychopathy | Bartol & Bartol |
| 9 | Mental illness and crime | Bartol & Bartol |
| 10 | Multiple Murder | Bartol & Bartol |
| 11 | Homicide, Assault and Family violence | Bartol & Bartol |
| 12 | Arson | Bartol & Bartol |
| 13 | Terrorism and the Psychology of Violence | Bartol & Bartol |
| 14 | Sexual offenses: rape, paedophilia and child molestation | Bartol & Bartol |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Criminal Behavior, Bartol & Bartol, 9th Edition, Pearson Education |
| Additional Resources | Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology 4th Edition, Howitt; Pearson Education |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| YARIYIL İÇİ ÇALIŞMALARI | SIRA | KATKI YÜZDESİ |
| Mid-terms | 80 | |
| Assignment | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 |
Master over the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical development in psychology as a scientific discipline.
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| 2 | Demonstrate familiarity with the subfields in psychology and their methods and applications. | + | |||||
| 3 | Incorporate the theories and empirical bases of psychology. | + | |||||
| 4 | Compare the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understand their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies. | + | |||||
| 5 | Understand the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. | + | |||||
| 6 | Understand the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by recent information technologies. | + | |||||
| 7 | Plan, organize and pursue research studies intended to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. | + | |||||
| 8 | Learn to access to knowledge, use it effectively, conduct interdisciplinary literature review, and use the relevant database and other resources. | + | |||||
| 9 | Apply critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. | + | |||||
| 10 | Develop analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression, both logically and fluently. | + | |||||
| 11 | Develop an awareness of the potential fields of application related to the findings of the main research areas in psychology. | + | |||||
| 12 | Incorporate the theoretical and practical knowledge in psychology and related areas of specialization. | + | |||||
| 13 | Learn the applied areas and appropriate application methods in psychology, and understand the importance of the committment to the professional code of ethics. | + | |||||
| 14 | Integrate psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibit social sensitivity and individual responsibility. | + | |||||
| 15 | Work effctively both in a team environment and independently. | + | |||||
| 16 | Think, read, write, and communicate in English effectively. | + | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Mid-Term | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Work Load | 166 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6,64 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||