BIOL 4590 - Forensic Molecular Biology Laboratory

3 hours (2;6)

Experiments in evidence processing and forensic DNA analysis. Lectures and exercises include DNA extraction techniques, DNA quantification, PCR amplification of polymorphic nuclear and mtDNA loci, and fragment analysis utilizing capillary electrophoresis.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Foundation requirements for your declared Biological Sciences major and C or higher in BIOL 4570 or BIOC 4570. If major is outside of Biological Sciences, must complete foundation requirements for the Biology BA and C or higher in BIOL 4570 or BIOC 4570. If you do not meet these requirements, Department consent is required.