Module 1, 2, & Quiz

Forensic DNA collection & Analysis

Week one:

This week there will be two modules. As for the remaining weeks there will only be one module. Modules for each week will be located under the course units tab.

Goals & Objectives

This week we will not go deep into Forensic DNA rather we will learn how forensic science works overall and the overall processing of a crime scene. This week we will learn what DNA is and its role in forensic science and crime scene investigation. Next week will really focus on Forensic DNA.

Students will:

1) Introduce yourself to your classmates through the discussion board under the my classmates tab.

2) Attend online lecture/chat every Wednesday 3:00-5:00pm PST. Click on the chat button on the right hand side of the home page. You must download JAVA for your chat to work.

3) Complete assignments below.

4) Complete quiz one.

5) Learn what DNA is.

6) Learn about Serology (identification method used Prior to the discovery of DNA)

7) Learn the basics of processing a crime scene.

Assignments

Module one

1) Please complete the introduction section under the my classmates tab in the upper right hand corner of the homepage.

2) Watch forensic DNA video at ???

3) Review the basics of what DNA at ???

4) Review the four types of DNA at ???

5) Build a DNA molecule at ???

• Explain the basic elements that make up a DNA structure and explain their function. Also, describe the different types of DNA.

Module Two

1) Serology was used prior to the discovery of DNA fingerprinting as a method of identification. It is still used today but not as much since the discovery of DNA fingerprinting. Review information about Forensic Serology at ???

optional video of instructor teaching forensic serology at another university can be watched at ???

• After reviewing the information above explain why DNA fingerprinting is more precise and reliable than serology testing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Serology?

2) View crime scene basics slide show ???

• Create a flow chart of the crime scene basics.

3) Recommended reading:

Saferstein: p. 346-358, 367-376

Butler: p. 35-42

4) Optional questions to answer:

Saferstein: p. 418-419 questions 1-21 & 25-41

3) Review for quiz and complete quiz by due date.

Assessment for week one

Excellent 90%-100%

Adequate 70%-89%

Insufficient 0%-69%

Introduction post

0 possible points

Chat

12.5 Possible points

Excellent: Attended and participated in chat lecture

Adequate: Attended chat lecture with minimal participation.

Insufficient: Attended lecture with no participation or did not attend lecture at all.

Week assignments

50 Possible points

Excellent: Answered all questions thoroughly with no grammatical errors.

Adequate:

• Some questions answered and some not.

• All questions answered but not fully.

• Grammatical errors present

Insufficient:

• Not enough questions answered.

• Questions do not have a satisfactory answer.

• Many Grammatical errors present.

• No questions answered at all.

Quiz

50 Possible Points

Excellent: Questions answered thoroughly with no grammatical errors.

Adequate:

• Most questions were answered thoroughly.

• Some or no grammatical errors.

Insufficient:

• Answers were unsatisfactory.

• Many grammatical errors.

Proceed to next page to take the quiz on Sept. 6th-7th and is due by 11:59pm PST on the 7th

Quiz

1) What are the basic components of a DNA structure?

2) What the four types of DNA?

3) What is Serology?

4) What are the basics steps taken to process a crime scene

5) What is DNA fingerprinting?

Total possible Points 50