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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit considers the genetic markers used in forensic DNA typing laboratories, the underlying principles of DNA typing and the techniques employed in DNA typing. Paternity testing, crime scene analysis and mass disasters demonstrate the application of DNA typing. In addition, Forensic Genetics is used to solve older mysteries like those of the Romanovs, Tyrolean Ice Man, The Titanic and our relationship to the Neanderthals, Homo neanderthalensis. Students amplify and sequence the Hypervariable Region 1 of their mitochondrial DNA to identify their ancestral mother - their 'Daughter of Eve'. The importance of population genetic marker allele frequencies to all types of forensic genetic analyses is emphasised.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures. Laboratory classes working in pairs or as a whole class group. Challenge Laboratories working individually to solve forensics cases with appropriate forensic genetic laboratory techniques. Total contact time is 4 hours per week.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test ^ | Laboratory Safety Test | 5% |
| Test | Mid semester test | 25% |
| Laboratory Work | Challenge laboratory | 30% |
| Examination | Theory examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit considers the genetic markers used in forensic DNA typing laboratories, the underlying principles of DNA typing and the techniques employed in DNA typing. Paternity testing, crime scene analysis and mass disasters demonstrate the application of DNA typing. In addition, Forensic Genetics is used to solve older mysteries like those of the Romanovs, Tyrolean Ice Man, The Titanic and our relationship to the Neanderthals, Homo neanderthalensis. Students amplify and sequence the Hypervariable Region 1 of their mitochondrial DNA to identify their ancestral mother - their 'Daughter of Eve'. The importance of population genetic marker allele frequencies to all types of forensic genetic analyses is emphasised.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures. Laboratory classes working in pairs or as a whole class group. Challenge Laboratories working individually to solve forensics cases with appropriate forensic genetic laboratory techniques. Total contact time is 4 hours per week.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mid semester test | 30% |
| Laboratory Work | Challenge laboratory and safety test | 30% |
| Examination | Theory examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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