Forensic Science, B.S.
Forensic Science - 1999.20]
Students majoring in Forensic Science will study scientific principles and established laboratory procedures that help identify and characterize evidence found at the site of a criminal investigation. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to enter a forensic science laboratory, follow established investigative protocols, and interpret data in a careful and reproducible manner. Students will complete a variety of science courses in biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry.
SPECIFICS OF THE FORENSIC SCIENCE B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 62
General Education Requirements: Per the General Education list (see General Education Council).Exceptions: MATH 2400 is required; the lab science requirement is met through the major requirements.
Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.
Major Requirements: 61 hours as follows:
- 8 hours in biology: BIOL 1110, BIOL 1110 lab, BIOL 1120, BIOL 1120 lab;
- 5 hours in biochemistry: BCHE 3050 and 3050 lab;
- 24 hours in chemistry: CHEM 1110*, CHEM 1110 lab, CHEM 1120, CHEM 1120 lab, CHEM 2110, CHEM 2110 lab, CHEM 2120, CHEM 2120 lab, CHEM 2210, CHM 3040;
- 16 hours in criminal justice: CRJU 1010, CRJU 2050, CRJU 2060, CRJU 2070, CRJU 2070 lab, CRJ 2100;
- 8 hours in physics: PHYS 1001 and 1002.
- The following electives are recommended but not required: BIOL 2010 and 2010 lab, BIOL 3010 and 3010 lab, BIOL 3020 and 3020 lab, BIOL 4200 and 4200 lab, CHEM 4500 and 4980, CRJU 4010 and 4500.
* Passing a placement could be required before enrolling in some introductory courses. CHEM 1110R (0) may be required as a corequisite if it is determined that additional support would benefit the student.