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Archived Version 2018 - 2019

Module Title	Genetic & Pharmaceutical Analysis in Forensic
Module Code	FSH401
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Dermot Walls	Office Number	X217
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To acquire a grounding in biological and chemical analytical methods that have applications in forensic science.

Learning Outcomes

1. outline the principle and applications of gene/profiling/DNA fingerprinting methods
2. critically appraise the technology and applications associated with mitochondrial and Y chromosome analysis
3. explain SNPs and their detection, and discuss their relevance in forensic biology
4. outline the principles of real-time PCR and describe its applications in forensic science
5. describe the area of forensic chemistry and the principal analytical techniques with which it is associated
6. explain the concept of trace evidence and its applications, particularly in relation to paint, glass, textile fibres and firearm residue
7. explain counterfeit products and the role of forensics and analytical techniques in identifying counterfeits - emphasis on pharmaceuticals and pesticides
8. explain the 'polluter pays' principle as applied to environmental forensics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Lectures
Tutorial	4	Tutorial/discussion
Independent Study	62	Literature and reference material
Directed learning	35	Directed learning
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Overview the development timeline in forensic biology

Overview genetic typing methods and their applications

Review of Mitochondrial and Y chromosome DNA analyses

Review SNPs, SNP typing methods and forensics

Review Real-time PCR and applications in forensics

Review forensic chemistry and associated analytical techniques

Review trace evidence including glass, paint, textiles/fibres, explosives and firearm residue

Review the 'polluter pays' principle in environmental forensics

Review of counterfeit products -pharmaceuticals and pesticides

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AS	BSc in Analytical Science
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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