Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
5314NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To introduce human anatomy and physiology that underlie the analysis of human remains in forensic and anthropological context. To examine the genetic techniques used in the field of human genetics.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Name the elements of human anatomy and physiology and understand how they affect the condition of human remains.
2.
Explain how genetic variations can be used for human identification or in the study of human evolution.
3.
Demonstrate a theoretical and practical knowledge of the main techniques involved in human genetics.
4.
Write a report based on results of DNA analysis.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Overview of the human anatomy and physiology. Visit to human dissection rooms. Laboratory techniques in genetics. DNA extraction. PCR. Electrophoresis. Sequencing. DNA databases. DNA approach to study of human variation and evolution.
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. It also covers DNA techniques used in the field of human genetics and forensic anthropology.
This module will provide you with basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. It also covers DNA techniques used in the field of human genetics and forensic anthropology.
Additional Information:The module provide students with basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. It also covers DNA techniques used in the field of human genetics and forensic anthropology.