BT 107 - Forensic Dna Science I

Institution:

Massachusetts Bay Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: CH 110, BI 110, BT 101. In this hands-on laboratory course students learn DNA typing and allele frequency analysis through the most commonly used methodologies for human identification in criminal cases involving DNA evidence including: Co-Filer? and Pro-Filer Plus?, Ident-Filer? and other allelic analysis methods. Students will develop and refine their DNA analysis skills by their direct involvement in actual criminal- and/ or cold-cases. Students will be graded based on their performance in mock testimony in a moot court under cross-examination by a lawyer or law student in which the student must defend his/her forensic DNA findings. Lab: 6 hours per week. 2 credits

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massbay.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 239-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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