The aim of this course is to teach the students how to obtain the biological evidence, DNA sources, possible ways to obtain DNA, polymorphic systems used in past and present, basic principles of population genetics, identification, affinity determination e.t.c.
Prerequisite(s)
To have knowledge of basic genetic
Corequisite(s)
-
Special Requisite(s)
-
Instructor(s)
Dr. Lecturer İlksen SARI O
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
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Office Hour(s)
Istanbul Kültür University, immediately after the course and
Tuesday afternoon at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Istanbul University
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Pure expression, assignment preparation, discussion and evaluation. Students are going to prepare assignments about the uses of DNA in forensic cases. These cases are going to be discussed in the course, so that they can assess their theological knowledge. By preparing their assessments, the students are going to scan scientific literature from internet and scientific journals
Principle Sources
John M. Butler Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing (2009) National Institute of standards and technology Gaithersburg,Maryland,USA
William Goodwin, Adrian linacre, Sibte Hadi. An Introduction To Forensic Genetics (2007) Jhon Wiley Ltd.England, ISBN:978-0-470-01025-9
John M. Butler. Forensic DNA Typing: Biology and Technology Behind STR Markers, Academic Press; 2nd edition (2/22/2005), ISBN: 0121479528
Other Sources
Periodical journals
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Crime Scene Investigation and DNA Sources
Oral presentation
2. Week
Crime Scene Investigation and The case of O.J.Simpson
Oral presentation, Case study
3. Week
Genetic Markers and Blood Types
Oral presentation
4. Week
Polymorphic Enzymes and Proteins
Oral presentation
5. Week
Forensic Sciences and DNA
Oral presentation, Case study
6. Week
Biological samples and DNA Isolation Techniques
Oral presentation
7. Week
RFLP, PCR and Electrophoresis Techniques and to use of in Forensic sciences
Oral presentation, Case study
8. Week
VNTR and STR loci, Somatic STRs
Oral presentation
9. Week
X- and Y- chromosome STR loci - the use of forensic cases
Oral presentation, Case study
10. Week
Mitochondrial DNA and its Analyzes Techniques-- the use of forensic cases
Oral presentation, Case study
11. Week
STR analyzes- Problems and solutions
Oral presentation
12. Week
Mini-STR Loci- advantage of forensic cases
Oral presentation, Case study
13. Week
SNP and Forensic Identification
Oral presentation
14. Week
The importance of DNA Banks in solving criminal cases
Oral presentation, Case study
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
10
Final Exam
1
70
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To apply all knowledge about basic sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to all problems in molecular biology and genetics
PO-2
To be able to identify, model and produce solutions against to problems related to molecular biology and genetics
PO-3
To start a procedure, proceed and finalize about determined problem by using analytical techniques
PO-4
To be able to understand all knowledge about living organisms which is main subject of molecular biology and genetics
PO-5
To contribute scientific research and development and add further information
PO-6
To be able to analyze data, design an experiment and proceed and annoate the results
PO-7
To be able to use current techniques and analysis methods in molecular biology and genetics
PO-8
To be able to be a part of a team in disciplinary or multidisciplinary, national or international public problems focused projects and use at least one foreign language for vocational purposes
PO-9
To be able to behave individually, take initiative and creativity skills
PO-10
To communicate briefly and clear using oral or written presentation skills to present individual working performance and independent decisions
PO-11
To carry responsibility to vocational and ethical issues
PO-12
To be aware about quality assessment
PO-13
To adopt in principle the importance of life-learning subject and graduate self-development by following new literature about field and apply current knowledge
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
The use of and application molecular biology techniques in forensic science
LO-2
Crime scene investigation- the collection and transfer of biological evidence
LO-3
Evaluation of biological evidence found at the crime scene
and establish a connection between the suspect - victim.
LO-4
identification of biological evidence using DNA technologies and determination of paternity and kinship.
LO-5
The importance of DNA banks In solving forensic cases
