Forensic Biochemistry

Catalog description

The biochemistry of biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) will be discussed. Metabolism and enzyme kinetics will be investigated. Techniques used in forensic biochemistry (body fluid stain identification, DNA extraction, DNA quantitation, PCR, and genotyping) will be investigated. Emphasis will be placed on state-of-the-art technologies and their application to forensic challenges such as degradation, sensitivity, specificity, and variation in sample type. Advanced DNA topics including SNPs, microbial DNA, Y-STRs, mitochondrial DNA, and plant and animal DNA will also be discussed. Laboratory included.