Topic: DNA & Forensics
Appropriate for First Year students.
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9:35am-10:25am | MWF | 1462 Clifton Rd 126 | Kathleen Campbell. | FSEM. | 4 | 1167 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Prerequisites: None.
Co-requisites: None.
Catalog Description: Fall and spring. Freshmen only. Variable topics.
Semester Details:
This class does NOT count toward the Biology major.
The class will be discussion-based, with little formal lecture. Topics to be covered include the basics of DNA structure, the development of techniques used in modern genetic research, and how DNA is used in forensic analysis.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2003. Pointing From The Grave: A True Story of Murder and DNA. ISBN: 978014100497.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Grading | Grading will be based on class participation and case-study presentations. |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.