Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MONECULER BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | HİLAL İNCEBAY (hincebay@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| This course aims to provide information on the collection of biological evidence from the scene, DNA sources, methods of obtaining DNA, polymorphic systems used from past to present and basic principles of population genetics, identification, kinship relations, etc. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can use and application of molecular biology techniques in forensic sciences |
PO-11 Explains the basic functions of scientific processes, critically discusses and solves problems using appropriate statistical and computational methods, chooses contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches that will ultimately lead to the solution of molecular biology and genetic research problems |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | can carry out crime scene investigation and collection of biological evidence |
PO-3 Ability to identify problems in Molecular Biology and genetics, to establish hypotheses for solving problems and to be able to solve hypothesis using various observational and experimental methods |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Can determine the relationship between the suspect and the victim by evaluating the biological evidence at the scene |
PO-3 Ability to identify problems in Molecular Biology and genetics, to establish hypotheses for solving problems and to be able to solve hypothesis using various observational and experimental methods |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-4 | Can identify biological evidence using DNA technology and to be able to make maternity, paternity, kinship |
PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
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| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Basic concepts related to forensic genetics, drug analysis, explosive analysis, shot height analysis, toxic substances and analysis methods, analysis and analysis on materials such as soil, fabric and glass taken from the scene, DNA analysis | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Crime Scene Investigation and DNA Resources | Lecture and discussion |
| 2 | Crime Scene Investigation and O.J. Simpson's case | Lecture and discussion |
| 3 | Genetic Signs and blood groups | Lecture and discussion |
| 4 | Polymorphic enzymes and proteins | Lecture and discussion |
| 5 | Forensic science and DNA | Lecture and discussion |
| 6 | Biological samples and DNA Isolation Methods | Lecture and discussion |
| 7 | RFLP, PCR and electrophoresis techniques and their use in forensic science | Lecture and discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | VNTR and STR Locos - Somatic STRs | Lecture and discussion |
| 10 | STR loci linked to X and Y chromosomes - use in forensic cases | Lecture and discussion |
| 11 | Mitochondrial DNA and analysis techniques - use in forensic cases | Lecture and discussion |
| 12 | Problems and solutions in STR analysis | Lecture and discussion |
| 13 | Mini STR locality - advantage in forensic cases | Lecture and discussion |
| 14 | SNP and identification | Lecture and discussion |
| 15 | The importance of DNA banks in case resolution | Lecture and discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | William Goodwin, Adrian linacre, Sibte Hadi. An Introduction To Forensic Genetics (2007) Jhon Wiley Ltd.England, ISBN:978-0-470-01025-9 | |
| 2 | John M. Butler. Forensic DNA Typing: Biology and Technology Behind STR Markers, Academic Press; 2nd edition (2/22/2005), ISBN: 0121479528 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Projection | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 183 | ||