DNA Forensics

Aims

• To understand the principles of DNA technology and its applications on forensic sciences.
• To clarify the terminology and the mail techniques that used in forensic and analysis.
• To be familiar with molecular biological tools and techniques used to perform DNA profiles
•  database analysis following DNA forensics applications

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand and appreciate the scope of forensic biology.
2. Understand and appreciate the scope, diversity and utility of a variety of DNA typing techniques.
3. Perform the primary technique used in Forensic DNA analysis
4. identify the equipment and prepare its use to undertake the investigation

Skills learning outcomes:

1. consider the health and safety requirements and what precautions need to be taken
2. identify the area of the scene, mark it out and protect it to preserve the scene
3. handle, package and record evidence
4. preserve evidence ensuring its integrity and preventing contamination or degradation
5. record relevant information accurately and comprehensively use visual examination and measurement for comparative analysis
6. Perform post-PCR Processing