Essentials of DNA Interpretation, Certificate | Part time online | University of Lausanne | Switzerland
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Essentials of DNA Interpretation

12 months
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The Essentials of DNA Interpretation online course offered by University of Lausanne designed to train practitioners in the most up to date approaches to the evaluation and interpretation of DNA.

Overview

What you will study

Given by recognized specialists in the field, the Essentials of DNA Interpretation online course offered by University of Lausanne brings the essentials of evidence interpretation applied in the administration of justice.

The course content is based on the use of likelihood ratios, an approach that is supported by the International Society of Forensic Genetics, the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes and the Association of Forensic Science Providers.

Objectives:

  • To have a theoretical and practical background in probabilistic and statistical reasoning
  • To be able to address challenging DNA casework (e.g., low template DNA, mixtures, multiple comparisons)
  • To be able to explain one’s reasoning in court and feel at ease with expert debate and the published literature on DNA interpretation

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

Probabilistic inference in forensic science

  • Laws of probability
  • Hierarchy of propositions and the principles of forensic interpretation
  • Analysing basic inference problems with Bayesian Networks (BNs) and BNs softwares

Essential population genetics

  • Assigning conditional probabilities; multiple propositions and statement writing

Kinship analysis and missing persons

  • Solving interpretation challenges with various pedigrees (e.g. half siblings, nephew, children)

Mixture analysis

  • Value of DNA results when there are several contributors, taking into account population substructure and peak heights

Non autosomal DNA

  • Evaluation of Y-STR and mtDNA comparisons

Choice of topics

  • Bayesian Networks: Applications of Bayesian Networks for evaluating DNA profiling results
  • How to account for laboratory error and database searching in evaluative reporting
  • Optional: answering questions in the courtroom

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

5 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Practitioners of forensic genetics – including reporting officers, lawyers, accreditation bodies – having a University degree (at least BSc) or an equivalent degree of a higher education programme

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    3500 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3500 CHF for the full programme during 12 months.
  • National

    3500 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3500 CHF for the full programme during 12 months.
  • 10% special discount for all participants who take a second course given by the committee

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