This course can be delivered in five intensive days and is offered during summer school and intersessions at least twice a year. Laboratory-intensive course covering the science and technology of DNA polymorphism analysis. Presents current DNA polymorphism analysis techniques and applications. Lecture topics include DNA polymorphism molecular biology, molecular genetics, and biochemistry as well as forensic science, biomedical, and commercial applications. Students receive extensive hands-on laboratory training in DNA polymorphism analysis both on the ABD 310 and 377 Genetic Analyzers.
Students complete a mock DNA case.
An advanced STR data analysis and interpretation course for experienced students. Course presents the theory, practice, and analysis of DNA STRs for complex forensic, clinical, and biomedical applications. Teaching will place heavy emphasis on practical examples obtained during actual case work. Students will understand the rationale of STR nomenclature, and will be able to designate alleles relative to allelic ladders in complex systems. Course focus is on current applications, procedures, and problems associated with the use of this versatile technology.