Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
7104FSBMOL-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide students with an understanding of advanced molecular techniques relevant to forensic science including DNA and RNA based techniques.
To enable students to understand and perform appropriate interpretation methods
To develop critical awareness of the limitations of these techniques and their use in the criminal justice system.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Perform relevant advanced techniques and critically analyse and interpret the results
2.
Critically evaluate current research and the application of relevant techniques with regard to the criminal justice system
3.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the subject
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Advanced DNA techniques are provided which include:
1) The design, development and validation of STR multiplex kits.
2) The extraction of DNA using validated kits and methodology.
3) The quantification of DNA using validated kits and analysis software.
4) The analysis of STR data using validated kits and software.
5) The analysis of DNA sequence data for human identification.
6) Lectures in human DNA analysis.
Advanced RNA techniques are provided which include:
1) Lectures in the use of RNA markers for body fluid identification.
2) Methods of preserving samples for RNA analysis.
3) RNA extraction and quantification.
4) Analysis of RNA markers for body fluid identification.
Module Overview:
This module examines state-of-the-art biomolecular techniques, including DNA and protein analysis. Commonly used techniques in the forensic field will be critically analysed and performed along with emerging techniques which can form the basis of the dissertation or further postgraduate study.
This module examines state-of-the-art biomolecular techniques, including DNA and protein analysis. Commonly used techniques in the forensic field will be critically analysed and performed along with emerging techniques which can form the basis of the dissertation or further postgraduate study.
Additional Information:This module looks at advanced level bioanalytical techniques relevant to forensic science including recent and new technologies. These are analysed and discussed with reference to the requirements of the criminal justice system.