- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Principles of
Forensic DNAfor Officers of the Court
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This is the Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court training Website. Information addressed in this interactive training program is delivered in fifteen modules:
- Introduction
- Biology of DNA
- Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- Forensic DNA Laboratory
- Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- Statistics and Population Genetics
- Mitochondrial DNA & Other Technologies
- Forensic DNA Databases
- Collection of DNA Evidence
- Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- Victim Issues
- Trial Presentation
- Postconviction DNA Cases
- Emerging Trends
If you are a first time user, it is recommended you go through the user guide to familiarize yourself with the program. Click here to go to the user guide.
*** Be aware that, in order to utilize all of the components of each module, the minimum system requirements are Flash 7 and either Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape 7, as well as a set of speakers or headphones. ***
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