An introduction to forensics that covers topics in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, population genetics and statistics as they relate to forensic biology. The course will describe the techniques used to identify body fluids and generate DNA profiles as well as the interpretation of forensic results. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2104 or BIOL 2107) and (BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201) or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
An introduction to forensics that covers topics in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, population genetics and statistics as they relate to forensic biology. The course will describe the techniques used to identify body fluids and generate DNA profiles as well as the interpretation of forensic results. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2104 or BIOL 2107) and (BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201) or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
