FS 167 - Forensic Molecular Biology

4 units
History, scientific concepts, methods, practices, instrumentation, interpretation, statistics and court issues of forensic DNA analysis via lectures, hands-on activities/laboratories, and videos. Collection, documentation and preservation of biological evidence, bioethics, QA, validation, admissibility and training will also be covered.

Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): FS 57, BIOL 31, CHEM 1A, and CHEM 1B (all with a “C” or better grade).
Grading: Letter Graded

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