Forensic Science/Biochemistry - 55.5-59.5 Hours
2007-2009 Catalog
The Forensic Science/Biochemistry major is intended to prepare students to obtain entry-level jobs in labs performing forensic analyses, or to provide a good foundation for advanced degree work in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, forensics, molecular or cell biology, or related technology fields. In addition to a series of typical biology and chemistry courses, supporting work in math, physics and forensics/criminal justice is required. Transfer students are welcome and may be able to complete many of the required courses before entering this program. Students intending to seek entry level forensic positions after graduation are strongly encouraged to enroll in an internship.
Required Courses:
- Chem 101/102 Bonds & Structure I and II (8)
- Chem 201/202 Organic Chemistry I and II (8)
- Chem 301 Physical Chemistry I (3)
- Chem 307 Instrumental Analysis (4)
- Chem 330 Biochemistry (3)
- Chem 330L or Biol 334L Biochemistry Lab (1)
- Chem 390L Methods in Forensic Lab (1)
- Biol 111 Principles of Biology II (4)
- Biol 334 Cellular Biology (3)
- Biol 360 Molecular Genetics (4)
- Biol/Chem 370 Biochemistry Seminar (1.5)
- Biol/Chem 398 Independent Research and/or Biol/Chem 319 Internship (1-3)
- CJ 220 Criminal Justice Systems (3)
- CJ 222 Criminal Investigations (3)
6-8 hours of electives selected from:
- Biol 251 Microbiology
- Biol 340 Immunology
- Chem 205 Quantitative Analysis
- CJ 343 Criminology
Required Supporting Courses:
- Phys 151-152 (or 191-192) (8)
- Math 140 (or 151)* (4)
- Soc 210 (or Math 201) (3)
- Phil 250 (applied ethics) (3)
*Students planning on attending graduate school should plan to take BOTH Math 151 and Math 152.
Forensic Science Minor - 24 Hours
The forensic science minor is intended for law enforcement personnel, and persons in other fields, for whom a basic knowledge of forensic techniques and the science on which they are based would be helpful. Students intending to fulfill this minor are strongly urged to consult with the forensic advisor.
Required:
- Chem 101/102 Bonds & Structure I and II (8)
- Biol 111 Principles of Biology II (4)
- CJ 220 Criminal Justice Systems (3)
- CJ 222 Criminal Investigations (3)
- Soc 210 Statistics (3)
Electives:
(One additional Biol/Chem/CJ course chose from the required or electivecourses for the Forensic Science/Biochemistry Major)
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