1. Demonstrate critical understanding of industry standard forensic DNA profiling results
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2. Demonstrate systematic understanding of different methods of interpreting and analysing DNA profiling data
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

3. Critically evaluate DNA profiles within context of the case
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving

4. Critical understanding of various current trends in forensic genetics
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

5. The ability to analyse and interpret an industry relevant DNA profile effectively, conduct an effective literature reviews into current trends in forensic genetics, and carry out critical activity level interpretation of DNA profiling results
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving

1. You will be provided with a mixed DNA result, and you will analyse and interpret this result including a match probability calculation 25% N/A

2. Three mini-literature reviews covering a variety of topics pertaining to forensic genetics, directed by the Module Leader 75% 6,000 words in total (3 x 2,000 words)

This module will cover the fundamentals of the Industry standard DNA profiling process, including data analysis and interpretation. The use of the Hardy-Weinberg Equation and the Linkage Equilibrium will also be used. Interpretation of DNA profiling results will be carried out through problem-based learning.
They will also have directed self-study in to the more specialised aspects of Forensic Genetics, including models for mixture interpretation (such as the continual model), strategies for low trace DNA analysis, kinship calculation, paternity, along with any other subject that may be deemed relevant and topical. These areas of self-study will be supported by lectures and tutorials.

A series of lectures and tutorials designed to explore the various aspects of forensic genetics, with the incorporation of problem-based learning exercises (case studies) and directed self-study.

• Li, R. (2008) Forensic Biology: Identification and DNA Analysis of Biological Evidence. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
• Referral to primary references via journal articles published in Forensic Science International: Genetics, Analytical Biochemistry, Science and Justice, and Journal of Forensic Sciences

• The library
• PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
• Lecture rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
• The Blackboard virtual learning environment
• Full text journals database for Criminology (Sage)