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  • Forensic Entomology
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title BİY469 - Forensic Entomology
Course Type Area Elective Courses
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice 2+0
ECTS 4.0
Course Instructor(s) PROFESÖR FERHAT ALTUNSOY
Mode of Delivery The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.
Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Recommended Reading List * Barrington, E. J. W. (1979) Invertebrate structure and function, Van Nostrand Reinhold.    * Barnes, R.D. (1980) Invertebrate zoology 4th ed. – Philadelphia, Pa. : Saunders College.    * Conn, D. B. (1991) Atlas of invertebrate reproduction and development / by David Bruce Conn. – New York : Wiley-Liss.
Assessment methods and criteria 2 Mid-term Exam, 1 Homework, 1 Final Exam
Work Placement N/A
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 General Entomology and Arthropod Biology
Week - 2 General Entomology and Arthropod Biology
Week - 3 Insects of Forensic Importance
Week - 4 Collection of Entomological Evidence during Death Investigation
Week - 5 Insect Succession on Carrion and Its Relationship to Determining Time of Death
Week - 6 The Role of Aquatic Insects in Forensic Investigations;
Week - 7 Estimating The Postmortem Interval;
Week - 8 Insect Development and Forensic Entomology
Week - 9 Laboratory rearing of forensic insects,
Week - 10 Computer modeling of insect growth and its application to forensic entomology;
Week - 11 Entomotoxicology: Insects as toxicological indicators and impact of drugs and toxins on insect development;
Week - 12 DNA Tecniques for Forensic Entomology;
Week - 13 Entomological Alteration of Bloodstain Evidence
Week - 14 The Forensic Entomologist as Expert Witness.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

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  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Question & Answer
  • Observation
  • Field Trip
  • Team/Group Work
  • Demonstration
  • Experiment
  • Drill - Practise
  • Problem Solving
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  • Report Preparation and/or Presentation
  • Role Playing/Dramatization
  • Competences
  • Productive
  • True to core values
  • Questoning
  • Creative
  • Civic awareness

Assessment Methods

Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
2.Midterm Exam 1 25
Homework 1 25
Final Exam 1 50
Toplam (%) 100
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