Taken Fall 2008
Instructor: Jason Linville
JS 572 is a general overview of genetics and recombinant DNA. The course emphasizes the necessary fundamentals of DNA composition and DNA function as it is needed to succeed as a forensic scientist. This holds especially true for forensic DNA analysis. JS 572 serves as a broad review for students possessing a rich biology background. It also serves as a great introductory course for students with a more chemistry based background.
The course was instructed in Fall 2008 by Dr. Jason Linville. The course content was divided between two textbooks, one of which is not available in any nearby book stores. However, it was not required. Attendance is vital to being successful in this course. It is very possible to pass this course without purchasing a textbook if the pupil has perfect attendance and has great note taking skills. The information is provided in lecture format and presented in a manner that covers every aspect to be covered on the examination. A voice recorder is strongly recommended. The examinations are rather lengthy but are a fair representation of all materials covered. The work load consists of studying and a few assignments that require some attention and understanding of information covered during lecture. However, the work load is not smothering and does not outweigh the magnitude of the course. Overall this is an excellent elective to take during the first Fall semester because it is an great review of genetics and it is not extremely demanding which allows students to enroll in other electives in an attempt to not become overwhelmed with electives during their second Spring semester. I would strongly recommend this course.
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