(in Polish) Forensic Biology 320-ERS-1FBE

The aim of the course is to reveal the history of forensic research with the usage of biological traces and the interpretation of the obtained DNA and RNA results in forensic cases. Molecular markers and techniques used in forensic laboratories will be presented. Students will learn about the collection of biological trial and their preservation, DNA / RNA extraction, and analysis methods depending on the type of sample and the expected results. Controversial cases in forensics will be described and explained.
During laboratory student will learn basic description of forensic entomology which defines the interactions between insects as evidence and the legal system. Student will acquire knowledge how to identify the different arthropod taxa of significance in the decomposition process and will get familiar with the life cycles of the various species involved in decomposition, the patterns of decomposition of a human body under different conditions, the differences in the development of arthropods related to the presence of drugs and/or toxins in tissues and the role of the forensic entomologist in the moral and legal systems of our society.

Term 2022:

Program: biology
Level: graduate (Master’s degree)
Profile: general academic
Form: full-time studies
Type of course: facultative, specialization module
Area and discipline of science: natural sciences, biological sciences
Study year / semester: year I or II / semester I (winter)
Number of teaching hours: 15: lecture – 5 hrs., laboratory – 10 hrs.
Teaching methods: lecture, discussion
ECTS scores: 3.0
Student workload: total student workload: 75 hrs.,
including: lecture participation: 5 hrs.;
laboratory class participation: 10 hrs.;
preparation for class, tests, exams: 22,5 hrs.;
student workload requiring practical tasks – 37,5 hrs.;

Term 2023:

Term 2024:

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

The student knows the genetic and molecular biology background.

Course coordinators

Ada Wróblewska

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Learning outcomes

1. KA7_WG1 Student knows and understands the unity of living systems and diversity of organisms, with particular focus on the complexity of biological phenomena and processes.

2. KA7_WG7 Student knows and understands the current trends in biological sciences, including science funding mechanisms.

3. KA7_UW5 Student knows how to use different data and literature repositories, find and use problem-specific scientific literature (English or other), is able to process the acquired information and apply critical thinking.

4. KA7_KK1 Student is ready to track the latest scientific findings and apply the acquired knowledge.

Assessment criteria

Forms and conditions of credit:
- attendance on the lecture
- exam

Bibliography

Literature:
1. R. Li 2015. Forensic biology. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
2. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Journal of Applied Genetics, Archiwum Medycyny Sądowej i Kryminologii, Investigative
Genetics, Nature Reviews, itp.
3. Gennard D. 2012. Forensic Entomology: An Introduction, 2nd Edition.
Wiley-Blackwell.
4. Lappas N, Lappas C. 2015. Forensic Toxicology. Adacemid Press.Gennard Dorothy. 2012. Forensic entomology: an introduction. Wiley-Blackwell

Term 2022:

1. R. Li 2015. Forensic biology. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
2. J. Butler. 2005. Forensic DNA typing. Elsevier.
3. Morris Tidball-Binz (red.). 2009. Missing people, DNA analysis and identification of human remains. International Committee of the Red
Cross.
4. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Journal of Applied Genetics, Archiwum Medycyny Sądowej i Kryminologii, Investigative Genetics, Nature Reviews, itp.
5. A. Gunn. 2014. Essential Forensic Biology. Wiley-Blackwell.

Term 2023:

Term 2024:

Additional information

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