Forensic Analysis (10 ECTS)
Code: TX00DJ75-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 03.05.2021 - 06.06.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 25.10.2021 - 17.12.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 10 ECTS
- Virtual portion
- 1 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus and online
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Laboratory Sciences
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 and labs
Learning materials and recommended literature
Jackson ym. (2017): Forensic Science, 4th Edition. Pearson.
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