SFN 316 - Forensic Molecular Biology (Forensic Science)

4 Credit(s)

This course provides an in-depth study of forensic molecular biology and DNA analysis. Topics include DNA extraction, quantitation, PCR, and DNA analysis methods such as capillary electrophoresis and sequencing techniques. Students learn to interpret the results of DNA analysis including mixtures and understand the probative value of this evidence.  Students complete a mock DNA case.  Lecture and weekly 3 hour laboratory.

Credits: 4.

When Offered: Fall semester.

Fee.

Prerequisites: SBL 212 , SBL 213 , SFN 300 , and SFN 301 .