FSCI 3120U – Forensic Biology

This course provides a comprehensive study of the molecular techniques, statistical concepts, and various casework applications involved in the field of forensic biology. Lecture and laboratory topics concentrate primarily on the protocols used for autosomal and Y chromosome Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis of human biological samples, but lectures also delve into the newer, special use and future technologies of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), mitochondrial DNA analysis, as well as nonhuman DNA testing. In addition to discussions of technology, a significant portion of the course deals with interpretation of casework STR profiles, as well as issues surrounding quality assurance in laboratories.
Formerly: FSCI 3020U
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): FSCI 2010U, BIOL 2020U, BIOL 2030U, BIOL 2040U or BIOL 2080U, and enrolment in third year of the Forensic Science program
Credit restriction(s): FSCI 3020U