Biological Evidence and Serology:

PHA 6853 CREDITS: 3

COURSE

Description:

This course is structured to provide the basic concepts of forensic serology as it applies to the collection, preservation and testing of biological evidence. Each module will be supplemented with figures, animations, and links to appropriate Web sites that will provide the materials necessary for course completion. This course will use an ongoing case study to reinforce concepts and to combine individual topics covered in each module. Grades will be based on performance on the assignments accompanying each module, as well as online quizzes. Other activities will include online discussions of course topics and current issues that relate to forensic serology and biological evidence.

Prerequisites: Please click here to review our recommended course order.

Topics:

Module 1	Collection and Storage of Biological Evidence
Module 2	Chemical and Microscopic Analysis of Biological Stains
Module 3	Screening Evidence for Biological Stains in Forensic Casework
Module 4	Species of Origin and Serology Seperation Techniques
Module 5	ABO Grouping and Secretor Status
Module 6	Biological Markers of Forensic Significance
Module 7	Introduction to Bood Spatter
Module 8	Introduction to DNA Analysis
Module 9	Court Room Testimony

MATERIALS

Recommended Materials:

Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Third Edition (Hardcover)
Author: Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby Ph.D.
Publisher: CRC; 3 edition (February 20, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1420064932
ISBN-13: 978-1420064933

Publisher:

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, Routledge
6000 Broken Sound Pkwy, NW
Suite 300
Boca Raton FL 33487
United States of America
tel: (561) 998-2585
fax: (561) 361-6049
http://www.crcpress.com

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques,
Author: Richard Saferstein
Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div;
10th Edition (1/13/2010)
ISBN 978135045206

LIBRARY ACCESS

Students taking UF Forensic Science courses will also be granted online access to UF's Health Center Libraries.