Although advancements to methods in forensic biology have streamlined the analysis process, the community continues to research faster methods. Some of the research has focused on miniaturization technology, robotics, and expert systems. This course provides an overview of these three technologies. The horizon continues to expand as more technology is developed.
Upon successful completion of this unit of instruction, you shall be able to:
Read about technology and techniques for analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), Y chromosome short tandem repeats (Y-STR), low copy number (LCN) DNA, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), in the course Non-STR DNA Markers.
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.
The partner agencies of the DNA Initiative do not provide continuing education credit for the online courses offered.
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