Forensic AnalysisLaajuus (10 cr)
Code: TX00EA81
Credits
10 op
Objective
The student knows how to sample and analyze forensic samples. He/she knows how to use different chemical, physical and biological analysis techniques applied in the forensic analysis.
Content
1. Techniques of molecular biology and immunology: PCR, real time qPCR, sequencing, DNA fingerprinting and electrophoretic methods
2. Identification of human and animal species
3. Examination of body fluids
4. Applications of instrumental methods (GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR) used in forensic analysis, e.g. explosives, drugs and fire debris.
5. Microscopy: structure of equipment, function and applications (optical and electron microscopy)
6. Crime scene investigation (e.g. fingerprinting, documentation, sampling of chemical, physical and biological evidence, reporting)
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry and Analytics
Gene Technique
Synthesis Project
Identification of Unknown Bacteria
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field of forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in forensic analysis 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 forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Enrollment
01.05.2024 - 31.05.2025
Timing
21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laboratory Sciences
Teachers
- Eija Koriseva
- Opettaja Laboratorioanalytiikka
- Miika Kuivikko
- Hye Jung-Majanen
- Tiina Soininen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Soininen
Groups
-
TXS22S1Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student knows how to sample and analyze forensic samples. He/she knows how to use different chemical, physical and biological analysis techniques applied in the forensic analysis.
Content
1. Techniques of molecular biology and immunology: PCR, real time qPCR, sequencing, DNA fingerprinting and electrophoretic methods
2. Identification of human and animal species
3. Examination of body fluids
4. Applications of instrumental methods (GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR) used in forensic analysis, e.g. explosives, drugs and fire debris.
5. Microscopy: structure of equipment, function and applications (optical and electron microscopy)
6. Crime scene investigation (e.g. fingerprinting, documentation, sampling of chemical, physical and biological evidence, reporting)
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field of forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in forensic analysis 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 forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry and Analytics
Gene Technique
Synthesis Project
Identification of Unknown Bacteria
Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 18.06.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laboratory Sciences
Teachers
- Eija Koriseva
- Opettaja Laboratorioanalytiikka
- Oskari Ryti
- Miika Kuivikko
- Hye Jung-Majanen
- Tiina Soininen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Soininen
Groups
-
TXS21S1Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student knows how to sample and analyze forensic samples. He/she knows how to use different chemical, physical and biological analysis techniques applied in the forensic analysis.
Content
1. Techniques of molecular biology and immunology: PCR, real time qPCR, sequencing, DNA fingerprinting and electrophoretic methods
2. Identification of human and animal species
3. Examination of body fluids
4. Applications of instrumental methods (GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR) used in forensic analysis, e.g. explosives, drugs and fire debris.
5. Microscopy: structure of equipment, function and applications (optical and electron microscopy)
6. Crime scene investigation (e.g. fingerprinting, documentation, sampling of chemical, physical and biological evidence, reporting)
Materials
Jackson & Mountain (2017): Forensic Science, 4th edition. Pearson.
Teaching methods
Lectures, labs, demos
Student workload
Weekly assignments
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field of forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in forensic analysis 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 forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Assessment methods and criteria
The final grade will be determined:
20 % learning diaries
25 % crime scene report
55 % lab reports, assignments and exam
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry and Analytics
Gene Technique
Synthesis Project
Identification of Unknown Bacteria
Enrollment
02.05.2022 - 12.06.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
90 % Contact teaching, 10 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laboratory Sciences
Teachers
- Eija Koriseva
- Opettaja Laboratorioanalytiikka
- Jarmo Palm
- Oskari Ryti
- Miika Kuivikko
- Hye Jung-Majanen
- Tiina Soininen
Groups
-
TXS20S1Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student knows how to sample and analyze forensic samples. He/she knows how to use different chemical, physical and biological analysis techniques applied in the forensic analysis.
Content
1. Techniques of molecular biology and immunology: PCR, real time qPCR, sequencing, DNA fingerprinting and electrophoretic methods
2. Identification of human and animal species
3. Examination of body fluids
4. Applications of instrumental methods (GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR) used in forensic analysis, e.g. explosives, drugs and fire debris.
5. Microscopy: structure of equipment, function and applications (optical and electron microscopy)
6. Crime scene investigation (e.g. fingerprinting, documentation, sampling of chemical, physical and biological evidence, reporting)
Materials
Jackson & Mountain (2017): Forensic Science, 4th edition. Pearson.
Teaching methods
Lectures, labs, demos
Student workload
Weekly assignments
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field of forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in forensic analysis 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 forensic analysis 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 act in accordance with them
Assessment methods and criteria
The final grade will be determined:
20 % learning diaries
30 % crime scene report
50 % lab reports and assignments
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry and Analytics
Gene Technique
Synthesis Project
Identification of Unknown Bacteria