Forensic Analysis (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Prerequisites

Organic Chemistry and Analytics
Gene Technique
Synthesis Project

Teaching methods

Lectures, lab exercises, assignments

Learning materials and recommended literature

Jackson et al. (2017): Forensic Science, 4th Edition. Pearson.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

NA

Internship and working life connections

Expert lectures from the research institutes

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No final exam if all the assignments are passed

International connections

Due to corona epidemic no international lecturers or students attending the course. The course is designed together with international partner universities.

Student workload

Weekly assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade will be determined
20 % learning diaries
30 % crime scene report
50 % lab reports 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