Forensic Psychology

Course Code:

PSY 366

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

İngilizce

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
1-Defining what forensic psychology is and its fields of practice.	1,2	1,2	A,B,G
2-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
3-Understanding factors related to criminal behavior and victimology	5,10,14	1,2	A,B,G

Course Flow

Week

Topics

1	Introduction
2	Developmental Risk Factors
3	Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors
4	Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors
5	Violence and Aggression and
6	Violent Offenses
7	Movie: Elephant
8	Criminal Psychopathy
9	Mental illness and crime
10	Multiple Murder
11	Homicide, Assault and Family violence
12	Arson
13	Terrorism and the Psychology of Violence
14	Sexual offenses: rape, paedophilia and child molestation

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Criminal Behavior, Bartol & Bartol, 9th Edition, Pearson Education
Additional Resources	Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology 4th Edition, Howitt; Pearson Education

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

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Master over the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical development in psychology as a scientific discipline.				+
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

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

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