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Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
5104FSBMOL-SEP-CTY
Aims
The module’s credit rating is 20 credits at level 5. The module is core for the forensic science programme. The content of the module focusses on the genetic basis for forensic identification, commonly used molecular techniques used by DNA analysts and the analyses of forensic data.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Compare commonly used forensic genetic methods and markers and apply them to forensic casework examples.
2.
Analyse molecular data relevant to forensic identity testing
3.
Debate the limitations of commonly used forensic genetic techniques
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The following topics will be covered:
• Genetic polymorphism, mutation, population genetics.
• Principles of molecular marker selection, dominance, co-dominance, inheritance, neutral vs selected markers, lineage markers.
• Development of forensic genetic identity testing, key concepts and issues relating to implementation.
• Applied forensic laboratory techniques e.g. RFLP, PCR, PCR-RFLP, RAPD, DNA Extraction, qPCR (DNA quantification), RT-PCR, DNA sequencing, genotyping, RNA typing.
• Forensic analysis techniques, band interpretation, STR analyses, DNA mixture analysis, DNA sequence analyses, phylogenetic reconstruction, impact of population genetic theory on analysis.
• Quality assurance and quality control issues relating to use of forensic genetic techniques.
• Bioinformatic techniques relating to marker selection and analyses.
Module Overview:
The module focuses primarily on DNA techniques and their impact on forensic science. Skills developed during this module include: analysing and solving problems, teamwork, initiative, creativity, written and oral communication, numerical reasoning, personal planning and organisation, information and communication technology, as well as subject-specific skills.
The module focuses primarily on DNA techniques and their impact on forensic science. Skills developed during this module include: analysing and solving problems, teamwork, initiative, creativity, written and oral communication, numerical reasoning, personal planning and organisation, information and communication technology, as well as subject-specific skills.
Additional Information:The module focuses primarily on DNA techniques and their impact on forensic science. Skills developed during this module include: analysing and solving problems, teamwork, initiative, creativity, written and oral communication, numerical reasoning, personal planning and organisation, information and communication technology, as well as subject-specific skills.