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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MBG009

Course Name:

Forensic Botany

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. KAAN ADACAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Elif Aylin Özüdoğru

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to teach the students the basic principles of plant science and the use of this knowledge in solving criminal cases as well as uncriminal cases that arrive to court.
Course Content:	This course will focus on the application of plant science to the resolution of legal questions. Correct interpretation of botanical evidence can give vital information about a crime scene or a suspect or victim. Accordingly, the course contains chapters on plant science evidence, plant anatomy, plant taxonomic evidence, plant ecology, as well as case studies for all of these.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Acquire basic information regarding plant science, including plant anatomy, taxonomy and ecology, as well as plant poisoning and illegal plant-derived drugs.
2) Learn the importance of plant evidence in the resolution of the criminal cases.
3) Learn the basic principles of collecting, preserving and analysing plant evidences in the crime scene, and their use in the court.
4) Learns the basic principles of collecting, preserving and analysing plant evidences from human digestive system, and their use in the court.
5) Learn the application of forensic botany by discussing sample cases.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to forensic botany
2)	Basic plant biology
3)	Forensic plant taxonomy
4)	Forensic ecology
5)	Basic principles of genetics
6)	Sources for forensic botany evidences
7)	Plant poisining and illegal drugs of plant origin
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Identification of plant species in human digestive system
10)	Additional approaches in forensic botany
11)	Cases using evidences of forensic botany - 1
12)	Cases using evidences of forensic botany - 2
13)	Cases using evidences of forensic botany - 3
14)	Forensic botany in court
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Forensic Plant Sciences, J.H. Bock and d.O. Norris (Eds.), 2015, Academic Press http://store.elsevier.com/Forensic-Plant-Science/David-Norris/isbn-9780128014752/
References:	Yoktur

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.	2	3	3	3	3
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2)	Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3)	Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4)	Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.	2
5)	Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6)	Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7)	Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8)	Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9)	Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10)	Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11)	Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12)	Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	0	3		39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	0	3		39
Homework Assignments	1	0	5		5
Midterms	1	0	20		20
Final	1	0	20		20
Total Workload					123