Chemistry, Forensic Science Concentration, B.S.

Non-departmental requirements:

• BIOL 1202 - Principles of Biology: Molecules and Cells (4)
• BIOL 2200 - Molecular Biology of Cells I (3)
• BIOL 3200 - General Microbiology (4)
• MATH 2010 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
• MATH 2020 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
• MATH 2500 - Statistical Methods (3)
• PHYS 2110 - General Physics I (4)
• PHYS 2120 - General Physics II (4)
• CRJU 2350 - Introduction to Policing (3)
• CRJU 2500 - Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science Application (3)
• CRJU 4305 - Law, Evidence and Testimony in Computer Forensics (3)
• CRJU 4510 - Criminal Law, Procedure and Court Processes (3)

Departmental requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better):

• CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM 1200 - General Chemistry II (4)
• CHEM 2020 - Quantitative Analysis (4)
• CHEM 3100 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
• CHEM 3120 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
• CHEM 3200 - Inorganic Chemistry (4)
• CHEM 3330 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
• CHEM 3340 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
• CHEM 4030 - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (4)
• CHEM 4400 - Instrumental Analysis (4)
• CHEM 4500 - Biochemistry I (3)
• CHEM 4520 - Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
• CHEM 4550 - Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3)
• CHEM 4610 - Forensic Instrumental Analysis (4)
• CHEM 4700 - Introduction to Research (3)
• CHEM 4800 - Chemistry Research Literature (3) (WI)
• CHEM 4900 - Applied Mathematics for Chemists (2)

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credit Hours: 120 semester hours

Distribution of Hours *Core Curriculum Courses/GEC requirements - 46

+ Required Chemistry Courses for B.S. degree in Chemistry (Forensic Science Concentration) - 40

= Required cognitive courses for B.S. degree in Chemistry (Forensic Science Concentration) - 35

@STEM ELECTIVE (2000-level or above course in BIOL, CHEM, EEGS, MATH, PHARM, PHYS) - 3