B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Chemistry Concentration
Academic Advisor: David Fisher
B.S. in Forensic Science (120 credits)
Forensic Science is the application of STEM to legal matters. The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science requires foundational coursework in mathematics and the natural sciences. In addition, students complete the program’s forensic science core, which is designed to equip students with a background in forensic science core concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices. Students complete upper-level courses in one of the program’s four concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry, crime scene investigation (CSI), or digital forensics. (*Students should be aware that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment in this field.)
B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Chemistry Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| CHEM 125 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 125A | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 111 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111A | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CHEM 126 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 126A | Gen Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 121A | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| Computing GER | 3 | |
| CHEM 243 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| FRSC 201 | Intro to Forensic Science | 3 |
| BIOL 200 | Concepts in Biology | 4 |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| FRSC 307 | Crime Scene Investigation & Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 244 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 244A | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| MATH 333 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective I | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| BIOL 201 | Foundations of Biology: Cell & Molecular Biology Lecture | 3 |
| BIOL 202 | Foundations of Biology: Cell & Molecular Biology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 222 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| FRSC 359 | Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab | 4 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| CHEM 340 | Chemistry of Materials | 3 |
| Term Credits | 17 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CHEM 221 | Analytical Chemical Methods | 2 |
| CHEM 473 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| HIST 320 | Law and Evidence | 3 |
| CHEM 210 | Frontiers in Chemistry | 1 |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective II | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| CHEM 475 | Biochemistry Lab I | 2 |
| FRSC 475 | Forensic Chemistry & Lab | 4 |
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective III | 3 | |
| Free Elective I | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CHEM 480 | Instrumental Analysis | 2 |
| FRSC 480 | Forensic Microscopy & Lab | 4 |
| EVSC 416 | Principles of Toxicology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Co-op Work Experience | ||
| Research & Indep Study I | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Free Elective II | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
