Molecular biology in the judiciary WB-BI-41-33cw
The exercises consist of the analysis of specific court cases, the so-called study case. Students conduct their own investigations based on the molecular evidence they collect. A study visit is carried out to the Forensic Laboratory of the Capital City of Warsaw Headquarters or the Forensic Medicine Department at the Medical University of Warsaw, during which students learn about the practical activities of personal identification based on secured traces, e.g. mechanoscopy, dactyloscopy, and molecular (DNA) traces.
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Term 2021/22_Z:
The exercises consist of the analysis of specific court cases, the so-called study case. Students conduct their own investigations based on the molecular evidence they collect. A study visit is carried out to the Forensic Laboratory of the Capital City of Warsaw Headquarters or the Forensic Medicine Department at the Medical University of Warsaw, during which students learn about the practical activities of personal identification based on secured traces, e.g. mechanoscopy, dactyloscopy, and molecular (DNA) traces. |
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Subject effect 2: knows and understands the most important problems in the field of various branches of molecular biology in the judiciary and knows the interrelationship of biological sciences with other natural disciplines and with exact sciences, e.g. genetics and statistics
Subject effect 4: The graduate is able to use advanced techniques and research tools of molecular biology in the judiciary, information and statistical techniques to describe phenomena and analyze data in the field of forensic expertise
Subject effect 5: is able to use the possessed knowledge, collect and interpret empirical data from various sources, and on this basis to formulate appropriate conclusions for judicial purposes
Subject effect 6: can prepare oral presentations in the field of molecular biology research in horticulture with the use of various means of verbal communication
Subject effect 7: can use the literature on molecular biology in the judiciary in English and Polish
Subject effect 8: The graduate is ready to correctly identify and resolve dilemmas related to the profession of a novice molecular biology expert in the judiciary
Subject effect 9: Be prepared to demonstrate responsibility for assessing the risks of the applied research techniques for molecular identification of organisms and creating safe working conditions in a forensic laboratory with a molecular profile.
Assessment criteria
Final grade on the basis of partial grades obtained during the semester in tests and active participation in classes. Classes are credited if the student: (i) actively participated in at least 85% of the classes; (ii) worked in the classroom in a way that allows to positively assess the knowledge, skills, and social competencies obtained during the classes (described in the syllabus as subject learning outcomes 2, 4-9).
Scope of grades from the colloquium:
94 - 100% - 5
93 - 88% - 4.5
87 - 80% - 4
79 - 70% - 3.5
69 - 60% - 3
less than 59.9% - 2
A student may have 1 unexcused absence, but the presence during study visits is obligatory.
For the grade 2 (unsatisfactory): The graduate does not know and understand basic biological phenomena and processes as well as key issues in the field of advanced detailed knowledge of molecular biology in the judiciary; has no knowledge of the most important problems in the field of various branches of molecular biology in the judiciary and does not know at all the interrelationships of biological sciences with other natural disciplines and with exact sciences, e.g. genetics and statistics; does not know and does not understand the fundamental (legal and ethical) dilemmas of contemporary civilization related to biological sciences in the judiciary, does not know any forms of obtaining funds for molecular research for judicial purposes and has no knowledge of the principles of creating forensic expertise; The graduate is not able to use any techniques and research tools of molecular biology in the judiciary, or basic information and statistical techniques to describe phenomena and analyze data in the field of forensic expertise; he is not able to use his knowledge at all, nor to collect and interpret empirical data from various sources, and on this basis he is not able to formulate appropriate conclusions for judicial purposes; is unable to prepare an oral presentation in the field of research on molecular biology in the judiciary with the use of various means of verbal communication, and is not at all able to use literature on molecular biology in judiciary in English and Polish; The graduate is not ready at all to correctly identify and resolve dilemmas related to the profession of a novice molecular biology expert in the judiciary, and does not show any responsibility for assessing the risks arising from the research techniques used for molecular identification of organisms and creating conditions for safe work in a forensic laboratory with a profile molecular.
To grade 3 (satisfactory): The graduate at the basic level knows and understands advanced biological phenomena and processes as well as key issues in the field of advanced detailed knowledge of molecular biology in the judiciary; has basic knowledge of the most important problems in the field of various branches of molecular biology in the judiciary and has a basic understanding of the interrelationship of biological sciences with other natural disciplines and with exact sciences, e.g. genetics and statistics; basicly knows and understands the fundamental (legal and ethical) dilemmas of contemporary civilization related to biological sciences in the judiciary, knows some forms of obtaining funds for molecular research for judicial purposes and has a narrow knowledge of the principles of creating forensic expertise; Basic graduates are able to use information and statistical techniques to describe phenomena and analyze data in the field of forensic expertise; at a basic level, he is able to use his knowledge, collect and interpret empirical data from various sources, and on this basis is able to formulate appropriate conclusions for judicial purposes; can prepare an oral presentation on a basic level in the field of research on molecular biology in the judiciary with the use of various means of verbal communication, and can use literature on molecular biology in judiciary in English and Polish at a basic level; The graduate is partially ready to correctly identify and resolve dilemmas related to the practice of a novice molecular biology expert in the judiciary, and partially shows the responsibility for assessing the risks arising from the research techniques used for molecular identification of organisms and creating safe working conditions in a forensic laboratory with a molecular profile.
To mark 4 (db.): The graduate knows and understands advanced biological phenomena and processes as well as key issues in the field of advanced detailed knowledge of molecular biology in the judiciary; has a thorough knowledge of the most important problems in the field of various branches of molecular biology in the judiciary and knows the interrelationship of biological sciences with other natural disciplines and with exact sciences, e.g. genetics and statistics; knows and understands the fundamental (legal and ethical) dilemmas of modern civilization related to biological sciences in the judiciary, knows well some forms of obtaining funds for molecular research for judicial purposes and has a wide knowledge of the principles of creating forensic expertise; The graduate is able to use information and statistical techniques to describe phenomena and analyze data in the field of forensic expertise; is able to use his knowledge well, collect and interpret empirical data from various sources, and on this basis is able to formulate appropriate conclusions for judicial purposes; is able to prepare an oral presentation well in the field of research on molecular biology in the judiciary with the use of various means of verbal communication, and is able to correctly use the literature on molecular biology in the judiciary in English and Polish; The graduate is ready to correctly identify and resolve dilemmas related to the profession of a novice molecular biology expert in the judiciary, and demonstrates proper responsibility for assessing the risks arising from the research techniques used for molecular identification of organisms and creating safe working conditions in a forensic laboratory with a molecular profile.
To grade 5 (very good): The graduate knows and understands advanced biological phenomena and processes as well as key issues in the field of advanced detailed knowledge of molecular biology in the judiciary at a very good level; has excellent knowledge of the most important problems in the field of various branches of molecular biology in the judiciary and is very familiar with the interrelationships of biological sciences with other natural disciplines and with exact sciences, e.g. genetics and statistics; knows very well and understands the fundamental (legal and ethical) dilemmas of contemporary civilization related to biological sciences in the judiciary, knows very well various forms of obtaining funds for molecular research for judicial purposes and has a very wide knowledge of the principles of creating forensic expertise; A graduate is able to use information and statistical techniques to a very good degree to describe phenomena and analyze data in the field of forensic expertise; is able to use his knowledge very well, collect and interpret empirical data from various sources, and on this basis is able to formulate appropriate conclusions for judicial purposes; is able to prepare an oral presentation very well in the field of research on molecular biology in the judiciary with the use of various means of verbal communication, and is able to correctly use the literature on molecular biology in the judiciary in English and Polish; The graduate is ready to correctly identify and resolve dilemmas related to the profession of a novice molecular biology expert in the judiciary, and shows a very correct responsibility for assessing the risks arising from the research techniques used to identify molecular organisms and create conditions for safe work in a forensic laboratory with a molecular profile.
Bibliography
Compulsory literature:
1. An Introduction to Forensic Genetics. W. Goodwin, A. Linacre, S. Hadi. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., Great Britain, 2007
2. Molecular biology in medicine, edited by J. Bal. PWN SA, Warsaw, 2013
3. Molecular biology. Short lectures. P.C. Turner, A.G. McLennan, A.D. Bates, M.R.H. White. PWN SA, Warsaw, 2012
4. Molecular markers, natural history and evolution. J.C. Avise. WUW, Warsaw, 2008
5. Application of wood DNA analyzes in criminal proceedings. J.A. Nowakowska, T. Pasternak. Ed. CILP, 2014.
Additional literature:
1. INTERPOL, GeneWatch UK, CODIS internet databases
2. Source literature, provided during the classes by the teacher.
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Notes
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Knowledge of genetic and molecular issues at the Bachelor of Biology level. |
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