Forensic Genetics

Code:

B4051

Acronym:

B4051

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2017/2018 - 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

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To understand the use of genetics in forensics.
To master the communication of information between the court and the experts.
To understand and evaluate the ethical and professional deontology in forensic expertise.

Learning outcomes and competences

understanding of  the use of genetics in forensics.
mastering the communication of information between the court and the experts.
understanding and critical evaluation of the ethical and professional deontology in forensic expertise

Working method

Presencial

Program

Framework and definition.
Quantification of genetic diversity: indices, per locus analysis; extension to various loci
Kinship probabilities: Identity, paternity, monozygosity, population assignment
Formal, technical and statistical issues
Silent genes and mutation
Genetic systems in forensics
Choice and validation; quality control
Genetic databases.
Ethics and professional deontology.

Mandatory literature

Goodwin W, Linacre A, Hadi S (2007) ; An Introduction to Forensic Genetics, John Wiley & Sons, 2007
Butler JM; Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology , Academic Press, 2011
Amorim A, Budowle B; Handbook of forensic genetics : biodiversity and heredity in civil and criminal investigation, World Scientific, 2016. ISBN: 9781786340771

Comments from the literature

Nature Reviews Genetics 7(10), (October 2006)
http://lgb.unige.ch/arlequin/
http://dna-view.com/
http://www.isfg.org/
http://www.cstl.nist.gov/biotech/strbase/
http://www.yhrd.org/

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and non-laboratorial practical sessions

keywords

Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Biology > Genetics

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

Examinations or Special Assignments

Simulation of a kinship genetic test

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

not applicable

Classification improvement

not applicable

Observations

Portuguese and English used in teaching materials and lecturing