CCJO 4300 - Forensic DNA Analysis (UT-El Paso)

Institution:

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Subject:

Description:

DNA analysis has its roots in classical genetics and molecular biology and has become an essential part of our everyday lives. From identifying missing persons to solving crimes, the ability to identify specific genes has afforded us with great power. When used in a court of law, the specificity of the evidence is remarkable, yet, how can judges and juries hope to understand the complexities of the techniques and the information revealed? The Federal Justice Department, the FBI, the National Research Council, the Departments of Public Safety in all states train their private employees in these techniques and analytical methods. They require their employees to take courses at universities in order to attain in-depth understanding and continuing education. Major points in this course include: a. use of DNA analysis in law and medicine; TWGDAM guidelines; b. scientific analytical techniques used to identify pecific genes and mutations in individuals; c. validity of DNA data for use in law or medicine; d. statistical interpretation of DNA typing results.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(General Biology or its equivalent.)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.utpb.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 552-2020

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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