NW 213-BI - Forensic Biology

Min Units: 5
Max Units: 5
A survey of forensic biology, including concepts, methods, and instrumentation employed in crime laboratories throughout the justice system, regularly illustrated through the lens of a historical case or pivotal player that shaped the course of the field. Topics include the development of traditional techniques for the detection and identification of human biological material, the advent and refinement of DNA analysis for human ID, and a discussion of the societal impact of modern forensic DNA analysis, as well as the many legal, ethical, and media issues surrounding forensics. (U) Summer