CH 460 - Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis

4 credits
Examines the principles of forensic identification analysis and comparison of biological evidentiary samples such as blood, semen, saliva, and other biological samples and tissues. Explores electrophoresis, DNA extraction procedures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA typing, sex and race determination, methods of DNA analysis and detection, and other topics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BI 341 and CH 451.Junior standing or above.