Opinto-opas

Objective

The student can use and develop different chemical and biological analysis techniques used in forensic analysis.

Content

1. Techniques of molecular biology: design and optimization of PCR reaction, real time PCR, sequencing and electrophoretic methods, chip technology.
2. Immunotechnique: ELISA, immunoblot
3. Applications of instrumental methods (GC-MS, LC-MS, CE and X-ray techniques) used in forensic analysis, e.g. explosives, drugs and fire debris.
4. Microscopy: structure of equipment, function and applications (optical and electron microscopy), preparation of different microscopy samples and analysis of microscopy images and other visual results from laboratory analysis.

Materials

Jackson & Jackson (2017): Forensic Science. Pearson.

Teaching methods

Lectures and lab exercises

Employer connections

Guest lectures from various research institutes

Exam schedules

No final exam if all the assignments and reports are passed. The course is assessed based on lab reports, learning diaries and assignments.

International connections

Guest lectures and instructors from international parner universities

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Weekly lab exercises and assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
- find information and argue for the use of his/her sources
- show that s/he has achieved the targets for core competence
- find out the safety instructions concerning work assignments and to in accordance with them

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field fluently and comprehensively
- assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
- operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
- act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
- apply professional expertise
- take responsibility for a professional process
in its entirety
- be goal-oriented and to develop himself/herself and the project group

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
- find information and argue for the use of his/her sources
- show that s/he has achieved the targets for core competence
- find out the safety instructions concerning work assignments and to in accordance with them

Assessment methods and criteria

Lab reports, learning diaries and assignments

Qualifications

Gene Technique
Chromatography
Spectrometry
Organic Chemistry and Analytics
Synthesis Project

Further information

The module can be arranged partly or completely in English.