Each assignment that a student submits is to be between a minimum of two full pages and a maximum of three full pages in length (no more, no less), with double-spacing, MS Word’s default margins, and 12 pt. Times New Roman font in MS Word format. However, each assignment is then to be saved and submitted as a .pdf file so that it can easily be opened and read.
At the top of the first page, the student is to provide a one-line header with his or her name as it appears on the class roster, the assignment number and the date of the submission, e.g.: John Sanchez, Assignment 1, January 29.
The first double-spaced paragraph then follows below. Please use at least three paragraphs per page. Points are deducted for assignments that are not responsive to the topic, do not follow directions, contain poor punctuation, syntax, grammar, or spelling, or are not an accurate and thorough analysis of the topic. Footnotes, end notes, or a works cited page is not needed. Students are not to collaborate with or receive help from anyone else in these assignments. See the discussion regarding academic misconduct below.
Each assignment is worth a maximum of 10 points and based on the Gaensslen textbook. Late assignments are not accepted unless there is a reason that I have approved. See “Makeups” in the syllabus. Try to submit assignments on the first day possible—Monday— instead of waiting until the last moment on Tuesday.
Assignment: Please answer the following:
1. Describe the key structural & compositional features of the DNA molecule.
2. State the different types/categories of files that form the DNA profile databases, the three levels of databases that have been established, and explain the beneficial role that these databases may play in crime scene investigations.
3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of newer DNA typing technologies such as Y-chromosome STRs and SNPs.
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