Molecular Markers: Mitochondrial DNA

Code:

B4033

Acronym:

B4033

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

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	19	Official Study Plan until 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162
M:GF	15	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

Consolidate the knowledge that sustains the use of mitochondrial DNA in the forensic context

Learning outcomes and competences

Master the characteristics and mode of transmission of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

Understand the advantages and limitations of the use of mtDNA in different forensic scenarios

Be able to recognize and solve problems arising from the analyis of mtDNA

Working method

Presencial

Program

Mitochondria
Function and origin
Mitochondrial DNA
Organization and structure
Inheritance
Forensic applications
Use in identification and kinship expertise: advantages and limitation
The worldwide distribution of mtDNA: forensic implications

 

Mandatory literature

Goodwin W, Linacre A, Hadi S ; An Introduction to Forensic Genetics, 2007
Butler JM; Forensic DNA typing, Elsevier Academic Press, 2005
Butler JM; Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology ,, Academic Press, 2001

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

Calculation formula of final grade

non applicable