Forensic Science, B.S.

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The bachelor of science in forensic science is offered with a choice of two emphasis areas, chemistry or biology, to allow the student to major in forensic science and specialize in an area of interest.

University Core Curriculum

The completion of 40 credits of University Core Curriculum with the following restrictions is required:

CC 1: ENGL 1112 or ENGL 1113
CC 2: COMM 1130
CC 3:MATH 1117 and MATH 1118 and MATH 2228
CC 3 (Chemistry Concentration only): MATH 2203
CC 4: CHEM 1115 and CHEM 1117
CC 5: UNIV 1141
CC 6: any course approved for competency 6
CC 7: CJST 1100
CC 8: any course approved for competency 8
CC 9: any course approved for competency 9

Required Courses

Students earning the B.S. degree in Forensic Science must complete 122 - 123 credits, including the University Core Curriculum and the following courses:

Chemistry-emphasis students additionally complete the following:

CHEM 3331 - Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 3333 - Lab CHEM 3331
CHEM 3332 - Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 3334 - Lab CHEM 3332
Plus three restricted electives (FORS, BIOL or CHEM) chosen through discussion with advisor
Plus two free electives

Biology-emphasis students additionally complete the following:

BIOL 3306 - Genetics
BIOL 3311 - Molecular Biology
Plus three restricted electives (FORS, BIOL or CHEM) chosen through discussion with advisor
Plus two free electives