Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1PSIR566Evidence Intelligence3+0+03730.12.2025
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations (English) (With Thesis)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The role of intelligence in policing strategies has greatly increased in recent years. Forensic science participates in the debate mainly through thoughts on how to extract intelligence from databases. In this context, DNA databases have a recognized efficiency in identifying the source of a trace or linking criminal cases. Conversely, automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) are essentially, if not exclusively, used for their capacity to link an individual to a trace. In general, the possibility that different finger marks come from the same source is not systematically explored, even if computerized systems can provide efficient help in this regard. The required
interpretation from a trained analyst throughout the process, and the complexity of the database searches themselves are seen to consume too many resources for a limited number of concrete and useful results. However, linking crime scenes is a basic inference in criminal investigation and such an approach based on various types of information can facilitate the discovery of crucial relations while mainly contributing to the homeland security issues.
Course Content The course will introduce students to the main theories and approaches to crime scenes and evidence within forensic intelligence. Forensic intelligence is still today often associated with the use of identification databases, such as DNA, AFIS, shoemarks, and ballistic ‘‘fingerprints’’, etc. and much of the debate has focused on those systems and mechanisms to introduce technology for extending similar tools to other types of traces. It is assumed that from information to intelligence or in the course of an investigation, a reasoning process is carried out, which can be broken down into basic inference steps. These inferences can take a great variety of different forms, at different levels of detail, and require the use of a broad variety of specialized knowledge, a scientific attitude and potentially the integration of computerized tools will be discussed.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture
Discussion based lecture
Case study
Small group work
Group work
Activities within a Student Body or Research Project
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. ERCAN SEYHAN ercan.seyhan@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources NA
Course Notes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. CLO1: Identify the basic concepts and theories of Crime Scene and Evidence Awareness. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO3/PY3: Be Updated)
2. CLO2: Demonstrate competency in the basic approaches and perspectives of Evidence (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO3/PY3: Be Updated, PLO5/PY5: Independent Studying),
3. CLO3: Have extensive knowledge and critical understanding of some of the major approaches in evidence chain of custody (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO3/PY3: Be Updated, PLO5/PY5: Independent Studying, PLO6/PY6: Taking Responsibility, PLO7/PY7: Social Communication, PLO8/PY8: Be able to construct intercultural relations),
4. CLO4: Demonstrate an ability to apply specialized skills and analytical tools to identify and explore the basic annals of organized and international crimes. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO7/PY7: Social Communication, PLO8/PY8: Be able to construct intercultural relations),
5. CLO5: Demonstrate competency in the basic approaches and perspectives in crime scene reconstruction and evidence intelligence. (PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO7/PY7: Social Communication, PLO8/PY8: Be able to construct intercultural relations),
6. CLO6: Demonstrate an ability to identify, conceptualize and define abstract problems and issues related to National and International Forensic Data (DNA, AFIS, etc) Systems and understand the importance of evidence intelligence in fight against international organized crimes and terrorism
(PLO1/PY1: Basic concepts and theories, PLO2/PY2: Research Methods, PLO3/PY3: Be updated, PLO4/PY4: Interdisciplinary Study, PLO5/PY5: Independent Studying, PLO6/PY6 Taking Responsibility, PLO10/PY10 Ethics).

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
Veri yok

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 3 45
Assignments 15 3 45
Presentation 5 3 15
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Practice 2 10 20
Project 1 15 15
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 210

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Basic concepts and theories
3 Be Updated
5 Independent Studying
6 Taking Responsibility
7 Social Communication
10 Ethics

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Crime Scene and Evidence Awareness Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p. 21-40 SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
2 The Concept of Evidence Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p.43-79 SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
3 The Chain of Evidence Custody Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p. 83-97. SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
4 Systematic Crime Scene Investigation Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p. 101-126 SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
5 The Scientific Evaluation of Evidence Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p.131-150 SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
6 The Importance of Reconstruction for Intelligence Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p.155-167 SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
7 Basics of Evidence Intelligence -I Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p.171-180 SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Basics of Evidence Intelligence -II Seyhan E (2019) Delil, p.181-191 SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
10 The CSI Effect Quentin Rossy et al.(2018). SECTION10. The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press
11 Crime Prevention and Forensic Sciences Quentin Rossy et al.(2018). SECTION13. The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
12 The Contribution of Forensic Science to the Analysis of Crime Networks, Quentin Rossy et al.(2018). SECTION16. The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
13 Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis Methodologies (ESDA): How They Can Be Used to Analyze Forensic Case Data Quentin Rossy et al.(2018). SECTION18. The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
14 Online Crime Monitoring, Internet Traces and the Analysis of Online Illicit Markets Quentin Rossy et al.(2018). SECTION21. The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology SEYHAN Ercan (2019), Delil, Seçkin Yayıncılık. Quentin Rossy, David Décary-Hétu, Olivier Delémont, Massimiliano Mulone (2018). The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Intelligence and Criminology, Routledge Press.
15 FINAL EXAM

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 4
C3 5 3 5
C5
C6 3 3 4 5 5 5
C7 2 4 5
C10 3 3 3 4 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant