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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Forensic DNA Profiling | |||
Reference | AS4170 | Version | 3 |
Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
Approved | March 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | September 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide the students with up to date concepts and principles of forensic DNA profiling and to understand the relevance of population genetics. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Examine the specific relevance of DNA profiling in forensic science, in particular the importance of statistical calculations. |
2 | Evaluate appropriate methodologies for recovery of biological evidence for DNA profiling. |
3 | Critique the utilisation of a chosen method of DNA profiling in a specific investigation. |
4 | Examine the relevance of population genetics in forensic science, and in population and evolution studies. |
Indicative Module Content |
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DNA Isolation, purification and analysis, PCR (including multiplexing), STRs, SNPs, sequencing, electrophoresis. Recovery of biological evidence. Laboratory anti-contamination procedures. Interpretation and reporting of DNA results. Hardy-Weinburg and allele frequencies, population statistics and databases used in DNA profiling. |
Module Delivery |
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This is a lecture based module supplemented with student centred learning activities. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Closed book written examination, assessing knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of the module, including a lab-related critical assessment question. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
Component 1 (Examination) comprises 100%. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
F | F |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 3 Forensic and Analytical Science or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | GRIFFITHS, A.J.F., WESSLER, S.R., CARROLL, S.B., and DOEBLEY, J. An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. International Student Version. Current Edition. W H Freeman. |
2 | GOODWIN, W., LINACRE, A., HADI, S. An Introduction to Forensic Genetics Current Edition. Wiley-Blackwell. |
3 | ELKINS, K.M. Forensic DNA Biology: A Laboratory Manual. Current Edition. Academic Press. |
4 | BUTLER, J.M. Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing. Current edition. Academic Press. |
5 | HARTL, D.L. and CLARK, A.G. Principles of Population Genetics. Current edition. Sinauer Associates. |