Molecular Markers: Recombining Genomic Regions

Code:

B4035

Acronym:

B4035

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2013/2014 - 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	2	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

Portuguese

Objectives

To master the use of recombining genetic markers (autosomal and X chomosome) in the forensic context

Learning outcomes and competences

To master the use of recombining genetic markers (autosomal and X chomosome) in the forensic context

Working method

Presencial

Program

Human X chromosome: structure and organisation
Pseudo-autosomal region
Diploid and haplodiploid systems
Formal, technical and deontological issues
Association; gametic disequilibrium
Use in individual identification; specific use of 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

Eligibility for exams

Attendance to and participation in practical sessions

Calculation formula of final grade

non applicable

Internship work/project

non applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

non applicable

Classification improvement

non applicable

Observations

Portuguese and English used in teaching materials and lecturing