This course provides information in the two lessons.
Population Theory. Learn the basic terms in population genetics, factors that can alter allele frequencies in a population, and calculations associated with the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
Statistics. Learn the importance and use of statistics and probability to the field of forensic science, how to use at least one of the accepted statistical approaches to evaluate DNA data, and how DNA population databases are constructed and used.
Analyst Training Program
This course can be taken on its own or as part of the DNA Analyst Training Program, which offers testing and a laboratory training manual. Learn more about the Analyst Training Program.
Begin the Course
Continuing Education Credits
The partner agencies of the DNA Initiative do not provide continuing education credit for the online courses offered.
New user? Register
Returning user? Login
