Forensic Analysis (10 cr)
Code: TX00DJ75-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.05.2021 - 06.06.2021
Timing
25.10.2021 - 17.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
90 % Contact teaching, 10 % Distance learning
Unit
Puhtaat ja älykkäät ratkaisut
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Eija Koriseva
- Opettaja Laboratorioanalytiikka
- Jarmo Palm
- Oskari Ryti
- Miika Kuivikko
- Tiina Soininen
Groups
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TXS19S1Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student knows how to sample and analyze forensic evidence. He/she knows how to use different chemical, physical and biological analysis techniques used in the forensic analysis.
Content
1. Techniques of molecular biology and immunology: design and optimization of PCR reaction, real time PCR, sequencing and electrophoretic methods, ELISA
2. Identification of human and animal species
3. Body fluids
4. Applications of instrumental methods (GC-MS, LC-MS) used in forensic analysis, e.g. explosives, drugs and fire debris.
5. Microscopy: structure of equipment, function and applications (optical and electron microscopy), preparation and analysis of different microscopic samples
6. Crime scene
Materials
Jackson ym. (2017): Forensic Science, 4th Edition. Pearson.
Teaching methods
Lectures and labs
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
Qualifications
Organic Chemistry and Analytics
Gene Technique
Synthesis Project