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Forensic DNA Profiling
FORS13-120
SUBJECT OVERVIEW
| Level: | Undergraduate Subject |
|---|---|
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, School of Health Sciences |
| Semesters Offered: | May 2013 - Standard |
| Credit Value: | 10 credit points |
| Subject Enquiries: | Health Sciences & Medicine Telephone: +61 7 5595 4400 Email: hsm@bond.edu.au |
| Study Abroad availability: | Not currently available to Study Abroad students |
| Subject Outline: | May 2013 [ Standard ] |
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Synopsis
This subject covers the evolution of forensic biology for criminal forensic purposes from serology to DNA typing. The different methods of DNA typing from restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) DNA "fingerprinting" to short tandem repeat (STR) analysis using multiplex PCR-based systems are covered as well as single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) technology and future methods for forensic DNA analysis.
Prior Knowledge
Student must have successfully completed BMED13-214 Molecular Biology or equivalent in order to undertake BMED13-120 Forensic DNA Profiling