BIOL1023 — Introduction to Forensic Biology
BIOL 1023 - Introduction to Forensic Biology BIOL 1023 - Introduction to Forensic Biology Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 1 Course Description: This course covers many of the basic concepts of general and human biology and chemistry, including a survey of various areas of forensic biology. Topics for forensic biology include DNA structure and analysis, analysis of skeletal evidence, biological trace evidence, blood and other body fluids, and fingerprinting. MnTC Goals Goal 3 explain the importance of the scientific method in the evidentiary processes of the legal system. describe basic structure and function of atoms, molecules, organic molecules, properties of water explain structure and function of cells explain cellular reproduction, including cell division, the genetic code, DNA replication, and protein synthesis. describe the historical development of biology and forensic science. demonstrate the proper use of a compound light microscope. describe the forensic applications of comparison, phase contrast, and electron microscopy. describe the structures and functions of the basic tissue types and of each of the body’s organs and organ systems. explain how to properly collect and preserve biological materials for scientific investigation. describe the impact of selected scientific principles in the practice of forensic biology. explain changes that occur in biological systems as they decompose and factors that affect decomposition. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052