Forensic Analysis (10 cr)
Code: TX00EA81-3001
General information
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
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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