MOMG 5202 The Application of Y-Chromosome Analysis in Forensic and Genealogical Investigations

2 SCH. This course is specifically designed as an elective for second-year students in the Forensic Genetics discipline. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the specialized field of Y chromosome analysis and its use in human molecular identity testing. Lecture material will include the following: biology, evolution and genetics of the Y chromosome, Y STR and Y SNP genetic markers, use of the Y chromosome in evolutionary, anthropological and forensic studies, statistical interpretation of Y-chromosome test results and validation of Y STR kits in forensic testing laboratories. The laboratory portion of this course will be concurrent with the laboratory portion of IPAN 5401. It will include the DNA extraction of mock case samples that would be appropriate for Y STR testing, PCR amplification, and genetic analysis of those samples using commercially available Y STR kits. Prerequisites: MOMG 5402 , concurrent enrollment in MOMG 5400 . Offered each fall. Letter Grade

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