26 Jun umuc biol320 final project ppt
Question
Research Project
Addresses Course Outcomes
· recognize and apply the scientific method to forensic evidence to make decisions and solve problems
· synthesize and apply forensic science knowledge and methods to evaluate evidence and perform casework
· effectively communicate forensic information in an ethical manner to legal and other stakeholders for application in legal processes, publications, and policy decisions
The Research Project has two parts: (1) Your final research project submitted to the Week 8 conference and to your Assignment folder and (2) Submission to Conference Week 8 and comments to the Research Projects of at least 2 classmates. Comments should adhere to the expectations about conference discussions described in the syllabus above.
The Final Research Project can be presented in a variety of formats. You will be free to choose whether you will create a:
Powerpoint with fully detailed narration (detailed text in the Notes section that include citations). The Powerpoint presentation could be based on a case study or crime scene investigation, or be based on any of the topics provided below. The PowerPoint presentation must also meet the Research Paper criteria discussed below.
Case Study
Crime Scene Investigation
Informational website
Training document for investigators
Communication report to stakeholders
Investigative Report for a fictional newspaper
Educational materials to be used by high school teachers (includes lecture notes for the teacher and hands-on learning activities for high school students)
Public service announcement to inform the public about one of the topics below (provide all the text and reference sources; must still meet all the criteria for the paper described below)
In addition to depth of knowledge of the subject matter, your paper will be evaluated for clarity, proper sentence and paragraph structure, and proper resource citation. Please see the writing resources listed above in the syllabus and also check with the Effective Writing Center (EWC) if you need additional assistance.
Reference citations must be provided in APA format. Check with the UMUC Effective Writing Center (EWC) if you require help with this format. There should be a minimum of 10 references and at least three of them **must** be original, primary research articles. The original research references (publications) may come from the journals, Journal of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science International, or other peer-reviewed sources.
A General overall Forensic Information Sources Link: HYPERLINK “.library.ucsb.edu/istl/03-spring/internet.html”>http://www.library.ucsb.edu/istl/03-spring/internet.html” http://www.library.ucsb.edu/istl/03-spring/internet.html
The Following are Suggested Topics for Research Investigation for the Forensic Biology 320 Research Project:Novel topics in forensic biology are welcome! Novel topics must be first approved by your instructor by the third week of the course.
Forensic Biology Databases (Thoroughly, Research one of the following: Including CODIS, STRbase, mtDNAdatabases, Y-STR Databases, Fingerprint Databases, Hair Databases, Biometric Databases, Facial Recognition/Databases, Iris Recognition/Databases, Voice Recognition/Databases, Forensic Information or Interactive Databases).
National Academy of Sciences Report: Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward.(Thoroughly research this report and it’s recommendations for the forensic field, then include your opinion of whether or not an independent government agency should be formed, the National Institute of Forensic Sciences). Link:
HYPERLINK “http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=12589&page=281″http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=12589&page=281
Forensic Serology Testing. Detailed study of serological testing and applications.
Forensic Botany. We don’t cover this in class, but it is certainly a valid forensic field of study.
Forensic Entomology. Forensically relevant studies of insects, such as post mortem interval, detection of human DNA from certain insects, such as mosquitos, lice, ticks etc.
Fish and Wildlife applications of Forensics: Novel applications and methods used in Fish and Wildlife cases.
Animal Forensics: Forensic DNA Identification of domestic animals.
Forensic Hair Analysis. Forensic Hair comparisons and studies.
Forensic DNA Analysis. Short Tandem Repeat (STR) New Developments, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) used in Forensics, mitochondrial DNA analysis (mtDNA) new developments, X chromosomal STR’studies and Y chromosomal STR studies. HYPERLINK “http://www.cstl.nist.gov/strbase/” http://www.cstl.nist.gov/strbase/
Microbial Forensics. Forensic studies related to microorganisms.
Forensic Toxicology. New methods and applications, Forensic testing of designer/synthetic drugs. HYPERLINK “http://home.lightspeed.net/~abarbour/vlibft.html” http://home.lightspeed.net/~abarbour/vlibft.html
Forensic Pathology. Medical Examiners, Death Investigations. Forensic Pathology novel findings in cases.
Forensic Biology Validation Studies: Research on validation studies done for a particular subject in Forensic Biology, e.g. DNA, fingerprints, etc.
You are expected to submit a Final version of this Research Project to the Week 8 conference at the beginning of Week 8 and to your Assignment Folder. Use the Research Assignment Calculator to track the development of your research project to help ensure that you will complete it in time for submission at the beginning of Week 8.
· recognize and apply the scientific method to forensic evidence to make decisions and solve problems
· synthesize and apply forensic science knowledge and methods to evaluate evidence and perform casework
· effectively communicate forensic information in an ethical manner to legal and other stakeholders for application in legal processes, publications, and policy decisions
The written take home final examination represents the final assessment for this class. This exam, which is non-proctored, will be provided by your instructor on a specified date and time. You will have 48 hours from the time that this exam is made available to complete and submit your time final exam. Failure to submit the timed final exam document to your instructor within the 48-hour time period will result in your exam not being accepted. Use of your textbook, notes, or other resources is strongly discouraged. The final exam may consist of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and essay questions.
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