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DNA forensics is on the brink of a revolution with novel approaches at the bench using next-generation sequencing (NGS), but also with computing using advanced bioinformatics. It is anticipated that applications of these new methods and approaches will help provide more investigative leads in cases, solve more crimes, and decide cold cases. Further, the analysis of biological materials commonly associated with forensic evidence but rarely analyzed using DNA-based approaches (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, bacteria), will become more accessible. This class is designed to a) introduce students to the diverse applications of NGS to both human and non-human forensic casework, and b) engage students in the hands-on preparation and analysis of NGS data for forensic applications. Finally, the applications and future of DNA forensics for crime fighting will be explored for ethics, application and practice.

Prerequisite: µþ±õ°ÕÌý410 or Instructor Permission

Typically offered in Spring only