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Forensic Chemistry

Course Code	: KMY397
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 2
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 4

Objectives of the Course

Learning forensic chemistry analyses and understanding the role of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis techniques in the field of forensic chemistry.

Course Content

The scope of forensic chemistry, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and instrumental analysis techniques used in this context.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Cem ESEN

Learning Outcomes

1.	Gaining the ability to learn the role of chemistry in forensic events.
2.	Describing some basic chemistry processes used in forensic chemistry.
3.	Distinguishing the importance of chemical science in combating crime and criminals.
4.	Explaining the role of analytical chemistry in forensic science.
5.	Distinguishing the importance of instrumental techniques in the elucidation of forensic events.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Forensic Chemistry, Suzanne Bell, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2006.
2.	Forensic Science, A.R.W. Jackson, J. M. Jackson, Pearson Prentice Hall, Edinburgh, 2004.
3.	Principles of Instrumental Analysis, D.A. Skoog, F.J. Holler, T.A. 6 th Ed. Thomson Brooks/Cole, USA, 2007.
4.	Analytical Chemistry: G.D. Christian, John Wiley & Sons, 2004, USA (ISBN: 0-471-45162-2).
5.	Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry: D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, and F.J. Holler, Saunders College, 1992, Fort Worth (ISBN: 0-03-074922-0).

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

The scope of forensic chemistry

Week 2 - Theoretical

Sampling in forensic chemistry and statistics

Week 3 - Theoretical

Selection of analytical method and validation of the data

Week 4 - Theoretical

Chemical assays for finger-prints

Week 5 - Theoretical

Chemical assays for blood trails

Week 6 - Theoretical

Instrumental analysis methods used in forensic chemistry

Week 7 - Theoretical

Chemical assays and instrumental techniques for gunshot residues

Week 8 - Theoretical

Determination of alcohol in blood and breath

Week 9 - Theoretical

Prohibited susbtances and chemical assays

Week 10 - Theoretical

Determination of prohibited susbtances; instrumental techniques

Week 11 - Theoretical

Forensic chemical analysis of ink and paints

Week 12 - Theoretical

Analyses of flammable and explosive susbstances; instrumental techniques

Week 13 - Theoretical

Chemical analyses of physical evidences

Week 14 - Theoretical

Literature survey related to forensic chemistry and its evaluation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	1	2	42
Midterm Examination	1	16	1	17
Final Examination	1	34	1	35
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				94

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10	PÇ-11	PÇ-12	PÇ-13
OÇ-1	5	5	5	3		3						4
OÇ-2	5	5	5	3		3						4
OÇ-3	5	5	5	3		3						4
OÇ-4	5	5	5	3		3						4
OÇ-5	5	5	5	3		3						4

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