Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03181039 | Forensic Psychology | 4 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lectures, Question and answer, Case analysis, Discussion method. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
"Within the scope of this course, the definition of crime and criminal behavior, the historical development of the concept of crime, personality traits associated with a tendency toward crime, criminal responsibility and its related criteria, as well as legal capacity criteria are addressed. In addition, the relationship between substance abuse and crime, mental disorders and crime, and the biological and sociological factors influencing the emergence of criminal behavior are examined.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts, theories, and application areas of forensic psychology; to explain the relationship between psychology and the legal system; and to enable students to understand the psychological aspects of crime, offenders, victims, and individuals involved in judicial processes. The course also aims to provide students with basic knowledge of psychological assessment, reporting, and ethical principles in forensic settings.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 4 |
| P12 | Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. | P.11.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | P.12.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | P.12.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology |
| 2 | The Relationship Between Psychology and Law |
| 3 | Definition of Crime and Criminal Behavior |
| 4 | Historical Development of the Concept of Crime |
| 5 | Personality Traits Associated with Criminal Tendencies |
| 6 | Biological Factors in Criminal Behavior |
| 7 | Sociological Factors in Criminal Behavior |
| 8 | Substance Abuse and Crime |
| 9 | Psychopathology and Crime |
| 10 | Criminal Responsibility and Its Criteria |
| 11 | Legal Capacity and Evaluation Processes |
| 12 | Victim Psychology and Trauma |
| 13 | Eyewitness Psychology and Testimony Reliability |
| 14 | General Evaluation, Case Analyses, and Current Discussions |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Şenol-Durak, E., Durak, M. (2018). Adli Psikolojide Gözlem-Görüşme ve Psikolojik Değerlendirme. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. | 4 | 3 |
| O2 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | 3 | 4 |
| O3 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | 3 | 5 |