Summer 2018 - MBB 463 D100
Forensic Genomics (3)
Class Number: 4127
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jun 26 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Willie Davidson
wdavidso@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5637
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Prerequisites:
MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A focus on the molecular and genomic biology associated with forensic science, including genome structure, genotyping, genetic analysis of DNA fingerprints, DNA data bases and CODIS, Y STRs. mtDNA and ethical considerations of DNA typing.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will focus on the molecular biology associated with forensic science.
8 lecture and or seminar hours/week
Topics:
1. History of forensic science
2. Genetics and the structure of the human genome
3. DNA genotyping methods
4. Genetic analysis of DNA fingerprints
5. National DNA Data Bases and CODIS
6. Y STRs
7. mtDNA
8. Ethical considerations of DNA typing
Grading
- Midterm Exam 25%
- 3 Presentations, 15% each 45%
- Paper 30%
REQUIREMENTS:
MBB 331 or equivalent.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
There is no textbook for this course.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
- Students are advised to review the plagiarism tutorial found at
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/tutorials/plagiarism-tutorial - For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/ - Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or e-mail: csdo@sfu.ca)
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS