Forensic Analysis (10 op)

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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)

Oppimateriaalit

Jackson & Mountain (2017): Forensic Science, 4th edition. Pearson.

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, labs, demos

Kansainvälisyys

Guest lectures:
Mahesh Uttamlal, GCU, Scotland
Annemieke van Dam, Amsterdam UAS

Exchange students

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Weekly assignments
Exams

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The final grade will be determined:
30 % learning diaries
20 % crime scene report
50 % lab reports, assignments and exams

Esitietovaatimukset

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