Chemistry, Forensic Science Concentration, B.S.

1. 126 semester hours:

A minimum of 124 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better is required. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.

2. General Education Requirement:

Complete the General Education Curriculum  (GEC) and MSCM 1250 .

3. Non-departmental major requirements:

• BIOL 1101

• BIOL 2200 - Molecular Biology of Cells (4)
• BIOL 3200 - General Microbiology (4)
• MATH 2010 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5)
• MATH 2020 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5)
• MATH 2500 - Statistical Methods (3)
• PHYS 2110 - General Physics I (4)
• PHYS 2120 - General Physics II (4)
• CRJU 2350 - Introduction to Law Enforcement (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)

4. Departmental major requirements:

Complete the following required courses with a grade of “C” or better: 

• 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 4250 - Scientific Instrumentation in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (4 or 5) or
• CHEM 4400 - Instrumental Analysis (4)

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• CHEM 4500 - Biochemistry I (3)
• CHEM 4520 - Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
• CHEM 4550 - Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3)
• CHEM 4610 - Forensic Science (4)
• CHEM 4700 - Introduction to Research (1 to 3) (or BIOL 4400 )
• CHEM 4800 - Chemistry Research Literature (3)
• CHEM 4900 - Applied Mathematics for Chemists (2)

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Credit Hours = 126 semester hours

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