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Forensic Science – BS

Program Overview:

The Forensic Science major will provide students with the background they need to obtain entry level positions in a forensic science laboratory or enter a graduate level program in one of the many forensic science specialties.  This major is multi-disciplinary, with a combination of chemistry and biology that gives students both the depth and breadth necessary to build a solid scientific foundation for a career in forensics.  The track system within the forensic science major allows students to take all of the courses they would have taken as either a Cell/Molecular Biology Major or a Chemistry major, in addition to specialized forensic science courses and criminal justice courses, which will give students greater flexibility upon graduation should they choose to enter a field other than forensic science.

Program Contacts:

To email Department Co-Chairs:

Dr. Jacqueline Smith or Dr. Stephanie Maes

Program Webpage:

Forensic Science BS

Program Requirements:

Major in Forensic Science - Cell/Molecular Biology Track (91 Credits)
Major in Forensic Science - Chemistry Track  (91 Credits)


CHM 305Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHM 306Synthesis & Characterization

2

CHM 401Physical Chemistry 1

3

CHM 401LPhysical Chem Lab 1

1

CHM 402Physical Chemistry 2

3

CHM 402LPhysical Chem Lab 2

1

CHM 307Biochemistry

3

BIO 190Prin of Biology 1

3

BIO 190LPrin of Biology 1 Lab

1

BIO 191Prin of Biology 2

3

BIO 191LPrin of Biology 2 Lab

1

CHM 190Gen Chemistry 1

3

CHM 190LGen Chemistry 1 Lab

1

CHM 191Gen Chemistry 2

3

CHM 191LGen Chemistry 2 Lab

1

MAT 190Calculus 1

4

MAT 191Calculus 2

4

PHY 190Fund of Physics 1

3

PHY 190LFund of Physics 1 Lab

1

PHY 191Fund of Physics 2

3

PHY 191LFund of Physics 2 Lab

1

BIO 351Cell Biology

3

BIO 351LCell Biology Lab

1

BIO 358Genetics

3

BIO 358LGenetics Lab

1

CHM 201Organic Chemistry 1

3

CHM 201LOrganic Chemistry 1 Lab

1

CHM 202Organic Chemistry 2

3

CHM 202LOrganic Chemistry 2 Lab

1

CHM 203Quantitative Analysis

3

CHM 203LQuantitative Analysis Lab

1

CHM 301Instrumental Analysis

3

CHM 301LInstrumental Analysis Lab

1

FSC 190Intro to Forensic Science

3

FSC 370Contemp & Descrip Topics

3

FSC 375Forensic Assays

4

CJS 112The Court Systems

3

CJS 252Introduction to Evidence

3

CJS 352Scientfc&ExpertOpinionEvidence

3

SCI 399Natural Sciences Colloquium

0

BIO 201Invertebrate Zoology

3

BIO 201LInvertebrate Zoology Lab

1

or

BIO 234Comparative Vertebrate Biology

3

BIO 234LComp Vertebrate Anatomy Lab

1

BIO 210Anatomy and Physiology

3

BIO 210LAnatomy and Physiology Lab

1

BIO 280General Microbiology

3

BIO 280LGeneral Microbiology Lab

1

BIO 307Biochemistry

3

BIO 307LBiochemistry Lab

1

All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.

SCI 399 (Natural Sciences Colloquium) is required every semester for all science majors. 

The Department of Physical and Biological Sciences strongly recommends MAT 201 (Calculus 3) for all Forensic Science majors (regardless of track), CHM 307 laboratory is strongly recommended for the Chemistry track, and ESC 190 is recommended as an elective for those students with an interest in geology.

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