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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Ojārs Teteris
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Forensic science

Objective

To provide forensic medicine specialist residents with the necessary basic knowledge in the disciplines of forensic biology and genetics in order to prepare for certification as a forensic medical expert in the specialty of forensic medical examination of living and dead persons.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.To systematize knowledge of forensic genetics and serology issues.

Skills

1.To remove traces of biological origin and samples for comparative investigation from living and dead persons for biological and genetic forensic examinations of physical evidence.

Competence

1.Independently remove traces of biological origin and samples for comparative examination from living and dead persons during survey, examination of a corpse and autopsy and interpret the results in expert examinations of a corpse or living persons. Participate in the processing of DNA samples, familiarize yourself with the technology. Conducts DNA profile research. Performs statistical processing of results.