Molecular Genetics for Forensic Science.

Catalog description

PR: BIOL 219 and BIOL 219L with a minimum grade of C- and PR or CONC: FIS 324L . This course cover a range of topics in molecular genetics with a special emphasis on topics and methodology relevant to forensic biology. These include DNA extraction, DNA quantification, electrophoresis, and PCR. The course also examines the various human genetic markers used in forensic DNA analysis such as STRs, SNPs, and mtDNA in depth.