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The B.S. Degree in Chemistry with a concentration
in Forensic Science
Our concentration in Forensic Science is geared toward
students interested in pursuing a career in criminal forensic
analysis. Criminalists use scientific methods and procedures,
such as DNA analysis, chromatography, and infrared resonance
imaging, to analyze evidence in criminal investigations.
Our cross-curriculum program is strengthened by the collaboration
of several departments, including Chemistry and Physical
Science, Biology, and Justice Studies. This full spectrum
approach prepares our graduates for entry into this fast-growing
field.
Chemistry
| Prefix |
Required Chemistry Courses |
Credit Hours |
| CHE 151 |
Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHE 152 |
Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHE 311 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
| CHE 312 |
Instrumental Analysis |
4 |
| CHE 321 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHE 322 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHE 450 |
Biochemistry |
4 |
| CHE 486/7 |
Library / Laboratory Research |
1 or 2 |
| Prefix |
Chemistry Electives |
Credit Hours |
| |
(Choose one for total 24 s.h. 300 or 400 level) |
|
| CHE 310 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
| CHE 421 |
Physical Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHE 422 |
Physical Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHE 485 |
Special Topics |
3 |
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Total = 24-26 |
Additional Science and Math
| Prefix |
Additional Science
and Math |
Credit Hours |
| PHY 151 |
Physics I |
4 |
| PHY 152 |
Physics II |
4 |
| BIO 153 |
Fundamentals of Biology |
4 |
| BIO 307/396 |
Microbiology or Molecular Biology |
4 or 3 |
| BIO 321/317 |
Insect Biology or Local Flora |
4 |
| MAT 220 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
| MAT 231 |
Calculus I |
3 |
| MAT 232 |
Calculus II |
3 |
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Total = 28 - 29 |
Justice Studies
| Prefix |
Justice Studies |
Credit Hours |
| JUS 242 |
Intro to Forensic Science |
3 |
| JUS 309 |
Criminology |
3 |
| JUS 389 |
Criminal Evidence & Procedure |
3 |
| JUS 401 |
The Investigative Process |
3 |
| JUS 420 |
Ethical Foundations in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| JUS 470 |
Internship |
3 |
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Total = 18 |
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