MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG4062 | Forensic Genetics | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to teach the students how to obtain the biological evidence, DNA sources, possible ways to obtain DNA, polymorphic systems used in past and present, basic principles of population genetics, identification, affinity determination e.t.c. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. The use of and application molecular biology techniques in forensic science 2. Crime scene investigation- the collection and transfer of biological evidence 3. Evaluation of biological evidence found at the crime scene and establish a connection between the suspect - victim. 4. identification of biological evidence using DNA technologies and determination of paternity and kinship. 5.The importance of DNA banks In solving forensic cases |
Pure expression, assignment preparation, discussion and evaluation. Students are going to prepare assignments about the uses of DNA in forensic cases. These cases are going to be discussed in the course, so that they can assess their theological knowledge. By preparing their assessments, the students are going to scan scientific literature from internet and scientific journals |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Crime Scene Investigation and DNA Sources I | |
2) | Crime Scene Investigation and DNA Sources II | |
3) | Genetic Markers and Blood Types | |
4) | Polymorphic Enzymes and Proteins | |
5) | Forensic Sciences and DNA | |
6) | Biological samples and DNA Isolation Techniques | |
7) | RFLP, PCR and Electrophoresis Techniques and to use of in Forensic sciences | |
8) | VNTR and STR loci, Somatic STRs | |
9) | X- and Y- chromosome STR loci - the use of forensic cases | |
10) | Mitochondrial DNA and its Analyzes Techniques-- the use of forensic cases | |
11) | STR analyzes- Problems and solutions | |
12) | Mini-STR Loci- advantage of forensic cases | |
13) | SNP and Forensic Identification | |
14) | The importance of DNA Banks in solving criminal cases |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | John M. Butler Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing (2009) National Institute of standards and technology Gaithersburg,Maryland,USA William Goodwin, Adrian linacre, Sibte Hadi. An Introduction To Forensic Genetics (2007) Jhon Wiley Ltd.England, ISBN:978-0-470-01025-9 John M. Butler. Forensic DNA Typing: Biology and Technology Behind STR Markers, Academic Press; 2nd edition (2/22/2005), ISBN: 0121479528" |
References: | Konuyla ilgili süreli yayınlar Related publications |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 158 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 5 |
2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 5 |
3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 5 |
5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 3 |
6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 5 |
7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 4 |
8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 3 |