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BI 105 DNA METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY



This course primarily examines the science and statistics behind the use of DNA databases for human identification. Topics include mammalian DNA quantification; nucleotide sequencing; polymerase chain reaction; population genetics and allelic and genotypic frequencies; and calculations of exclusion probabilities for matches at multiple loci in genetic subpopulations. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 credits.Prerequisites: BI 101, or equivalent, or consent of instructor; MA 105. 3 Credits Prerequisites: BI 101, or equivalent, or consent of instructor; MA 105.