AP4: Expert Opinions in Civil Cases Field of study: Psychology
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025

Module name: AP4: Expert Opinions in Civil Cases
Module code: W3-PS-S-SiS6
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2029/2030
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course "Civil Opinions" is designed to introduce students to the issues involved in providing psychological opinions in civil cases. The course is designed to prepare students to work effectively as court experts, skillfully drafting and presenting opinions in a way that the court can understand. The content of the course includes analysis of cases requiring psychological opinions in civil cases, such as compensation or capacity issues. Students will learn psychological assessment techniques, principles and ethics in the work of a forensic expert, as well as the science of communicating effective and accurate conclusions. The goal of the course is not only to acquire theoretical knowledge, but also to develop the practical skills needed to effectively and professionally perform the role of a forensic psychologist in civil cases.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Jest gotów do uznawania znaczenia i wykorzystywania wiedzy naukowej w procesie opiniodawstwa w sprawach karnych. Jest gotów do współpracy z psychiatrami w zakresie wykonywania niniejszych opinii. [PS_K_2_15]
 PS_K_2 [3/5]
Wykazuje gotowość do przedsiębiorczego zarządzaniem swoją rolą procesową jako biegły sądowy w sprawach cywilnych. Posiada kompetencje niezbędne do wytwarzania dokumentacji finansowej niezbędnej dla pracy biegłego. [PS_K_4_8]
 PS_K_4 [3/5]
Potrafi planować i organizować pracę własną wykorzystując znajomość technik warsztatowych charakterystycznych dla opiniodawstwa w sprawach cywilnych. [PS_U_10_5]
 PS_U_10 [3/5]
Zna i rozumie w pogłębionym stopniu istotę opiniodawstwa w sprawach cywilnych, dysponując swobodnie aparatem pojęciowym oraz wiedzą teoretyczną i empiryczną konieczną do opisu i wyjaśniania zjawisk w tych obszarach psychologii sądowej w sprawach cywilnych. [PS_W_6_16]
 PS_W_6 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [3] 30 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Simulation [e07] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work PS_K_2_15 PS_K_4_8 PS_U_10_5 PS_W_6_16
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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