Fall 2021 - MBB 669 G100

Special Topics in Genomics (3)

Forensic Genomics

Class Number: 4214

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 435 or 835.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Consideration of recent research literature on contemporary topics in genomics.

COURSE DETAILS:

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.

  1. Background and history of forensic science
  2. Evidence
  3. DNA typing
  4. Genome structure and genetics
  5. DNA fingerprinting
  6. STR analysis
  7. Y STR/paternity testing
  8. Mitochondrial DNA
  9. DNA databases
  10. Public DNA services
  11. Genetic genealogy
  12. Advances in forensic genomics
  13. Applications of forensic genomics
  14. Ethical considerations of DNA collection

Grading

  • Exam 1 15%
  • Exam 2 15%
  • Exam 3 15%
  • Presentation 25%
  • Paper 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no textbook for this course.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.