Molecular Markers: Recombining Genomic Regions

Code:

B4035

Acronym:

B4035

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Biology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Forensic Genetics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:BCM	5	Official Study Plan until 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162
M:GF	9	plano de estudos do Mestrado em Genética Forense a partir de 2013_2014.	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To consolidate the knowledge that sustains the use of recombining genetic markers in the forensic context.

Learning outcomes and competences

Master the proprieties and differences in mode of transmission between recombining genetic markers (autosomal and X-chromosomal).

Understand the advantages and limitations of distinct recombining markers in specific forensic scenarios.

Be able to recognize and solve problems arising from the simulatenous analyis of recombining markers.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Diploid and haplodiploid systems
Autosomes
Human X chromosome: structure and organisation
Formal, technical and deontological issues
Association; gametic disequilibrium
Use in individual identification
 X chromosome specific markers in kinship expertise
Ethics and professional deontology

Mandatory literature

Goodwin W, Linacre A, Hadi S (2007) ; An Introduction to Forensic Genetics, John Wiley & Sons, 2007
Balding DJ, Cannings C, Bishop M ; Handbook of Statistical Genetics, John Wiley & Sons, 2001
Jobling MA, M.E. Hurles ME, Tyler-Smith C ; Human Evolutionary Genetics: Origins, People and Disease. , Garland Science, 2004
Butler JM; Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology , Academic Press, 2011

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical lectures open to discussion.
Laboratory Classes

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	60,00
Frequência das aulas	40,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance to and participation in practical sessions

Calculation formula of final grade

not applicable

Internship work/project

non applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

not applicable

Classification improvement

non applicable

Observations

Portuguese and English used in teaching materials and lecturing
Coordinating Professor: Maria João Prata