Course details
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Certificate Course in In Silico Forensic Science
Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Duration
1 Month | 8 hours per week
1 Month | 8 hours per week
Flexible Schedule
Learn from anywhere.
Learn from anywhere.
Modules
4
4
Capsote Project
Real-world project with publication.
Real-world project with publication.
Course Modules
Enroll Now- Overview of forensic science and molecular techniques
- Role of bioinformatics in forensic investigations
- DNA evidence and types of forensic markers
- Introduction to forensic databases (CODIS, STRBase)
- DNA extraction and sequence data basics
- Short Tandem Repeat (STR) markers and their significance
- Computational tools for STR analysis (GeneMapper, STRait Razor)
- Hands-on: STR allele calling and interpretation
- Genetic variation and allele frequency
- Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and its forensic applications
- Kinship testing and paternity analysis
- Hands-on: Population data analysis using GenAlEx or Arlequin
- Using forensic databases for match probability
- Mitochondrial DNA and Y-chromosome analysis
- Digital forensic basics (overview)
- Capstone mini-project: Analyze a forensic case dataset and prepare a report
Course Overview
This course covers computational approaches used in forensic biology and digital forensics. Learners will explore DNA profiling, sequence analysis, population genetics, and forensic database usage through bioinformatics tools and simulations.
This course covers computational approaches used in forensic biology and digital forensics. Learners will explore DNA profiling, sequence analysis, population genetics, and forensic database usage through bioinformatics tools and simulations.
What You'll Learn
Basics of forensic science and in silico applications
DNA sequence analysis for forensic identification
STR profiling and microsatellite analysis
Population genetics and kinship analysis
Forensic databases and data interpretation
Who Can Register
Life science students, forensic science aspirants, molecular biologists, and bioinformatics beginners.
Life science students, forensic science aspirants, molecular biologists, and bioinformatics beginners.
Prerequisites
Basic genetics and molecular biology knowledge
No prior programming required