- Course Introduction
- 01: Evidence & DNA
- 02: Forensic Biology
- 03: DNA Extraction & Quantitation
- 04: DNA Amplification
- 05: Amplified DNA Product Separation
- 06: STR Data Analysis & Interpretation
- 07: Population Genetics & Statistics
- 08: Communicating Results
- 09: Other DNA Markers & Technologies
- Course Resources
- Laboratory Training Manual
President's DNA Initiative
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
DNA Analyst Training
Introduction
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Introduction
This module deals with calculating the frequency of alleles in relevant human populations. The knowledge of how human populations arise, interact, and develop is central to the understanding of genetics. Alleles are distributed according to the basic rules of Mendelian genetics and are sensitive to natural forces that can be quantitated when populations are studied. This section will introduce the fundamental terms, theories, models, and assumptions and form the basis for the routine calculations performed on forensic samples. It is assumed that the student is familiar with basic genetics.
Click here to read the Genetics module in Subject 01, Module 02.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this unit of instruction, the student shall be able to do the following:
- Define the basic terms in population genetics
- List factors that can alter allele frequencies in a population
- Perform calculations associated with the Hardy-Weinberg principle
