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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
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Module Teacher	Dermot Walls
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to provide the students with an overview of the rationale, technology and applications associated with the detection and analysis of nucleic acids for the purpose of relationship testing, with particular emphasis on the area of forensic science

Learning Outcomes

1. Outline the principle and applications of gene profiling/DNA fingerprinting methods
2. Critically appraise the technology and applications associated with mitochondrial and Y chromosome analysis
3. Explain SNPs and their detection, and discuss their relevance in forensic biology
4. Outline the principles of real-time PCR and describe its applications in forensic science

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	18	Three lectures per week
Independent learning	20	Reference to reading material
Total Workload: 38

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Review of impact of PCR on forensic science.
Genetic typing/DNA fingerprinting methodologies and their applications.

Mitochondrial DNA and Y chromosomal DNA typing.
DNA microarray design, synthesis and applications in forensics.

SNPs, SNP typing methods and associated applications.
Real-time PCR and its applications in forensic biology.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List

D. Walls, DCU: 0, An up-to-date list of reviews will be provided,
Darnell et al.: 0, Molecular Cell Biology, Scientific American Books,

Other Resources

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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013Please note that this information is subject to change.

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.