Forensic Genetics and DNA Analysis

Catalog description

Focus on fundamental principles of DNA and genetic analysis and their applications in forensics. Designed for criminal justice majors who have had an introduction to Mendelian and molecular genetics and to DNA structure, but who need more background in the underlying biology of forensic DNA analysis and interpretation. Sources of DNA will be presented along with methods for DNA extraction, amplification of DNA by polymerase chain reaction, analysis of restriction fragment length polymorphisms and short tandem repeats. Open only to Criminal Justice majors.