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BT 107 FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS I



In this hands-on laboratory course students learn DNA typing and allele frequency analysis through the most commonly used allelic analysis methodologies for human identification in criminal cases involving DNA evidence such as Ident-Filer. This course also teaches students how to build, maintain, and utilize an actual DNA database and realize their implications in the constitutional rights of individuals. The database component of the course teaches? How DNA databases are built, by the collection and retention of derived allelic profiles, SNPs and STRs and their placement into retrievable computer records. Use of DNA database in real criminal and missing person cases. Expansions of DNA databases The creation of organismal DNA databases for forensic and researchLab: 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: CH 110, BI 110, BT 101 3 Credits Prerequisites: CH 110, BI 110, BT 101