Code: | BIOL4035 | Acronym: | BIOL4035 | Level: | 400 |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Biology |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Biology |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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E:BBC | 0 | PE_Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | 1 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
M:BBC | 4 | The study plan since 2018 | 1 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
Understanding the role of genetics in solving legal problems.
Comprehension of the forensic cases that can be addressed by DNA typing.
Mastering the methods and techniques applied in forensic genetic expertise to human and non-human materials.
Choice and validation
Methods and techniques of analysis
Quality control
Genetic databases
6.1 In man
Kinship and parentage testing
Civil and criminal identification
6.2 In domesticates animals/plants
Ancillary in criminal investigation (e.g. pet animals)
Traceability of food products and GMOs
Falsification of identity and genealogy in breeding animals of high commercial value
6.3 In wild animals/plants
Causing body offenses (e.g., bear, wolf, tiger, ...)
Control of illegal use of protected species and their products
Theoretical-practical classes: thematic blocks containing lectures and seminars taught using powerpoint-like presentations, interspersed with periods open for discussion; practical work involving the application of laboratory techniques; participated sessions focusing problem solving, including the use of different tools for statistical analysis and the interpretation of a simulated report.
Evaluation by final examination.
designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 120,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 40,00 |
Total: | 160,00 |