Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Forensic Sciences
The Forensic Sciences degree program requires the completion of a curriculum with three components: Core (Track D), Pre- Major, and Major requirements.
Core Curriculum
All students enrolled in the Forensic Sciences degree program must complete the Core Curriculum for Track D, as listed in their respective Catalog Year.
Pre-Major Curriculum
58-59 credit hours; 25 courses to include the following:
course number | course name | credits |
|---|---|---|
BC 215/L | Cellular and Organismal Biology I | 3/1 Semester hours |
BC 216/L | Cellular and Organismal Biology II | 3/1 Semester hours |
BC 307 | Molecular Biology I: Genes & Genetics | 3 Semester hours |
BC 360/L | Biochemistry I | 3/1 Semester hours |
CH 203/L | General Chemistry I | 3/1 Semester hours |
CH 204/L | General Chemistry II | 3/1 Semester hours |
CH 323/L | Organic Chemistry I | 4/1 Semester hours |
CH 324/L | Organic Chemistry II | 4/1 Semester hours |
CH 334/L | Analytical Chemistry | 3/1 Semester hours |
CH 430L | Instrumental Analysis | 1 Semester hour |
OR | ||
CH 434L | Instrumentation for Chemical Measurement | 1 Semester hour |
CJ 223 | Introduction to Law | 3 Semester hours |
MA 210 | Calculus I | 4 Semester hours |
MA 211 | Calculus II | 4 Semester hours |
OR | ||
MA 331 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 Semester hours |
PHY 251/L | University Physics I | 4/1 Semester hours |
PHY 252/L | University Physics II | 4/1 Semester hours |
Major Curriculum
30 credit hours, 14 courses to include the following:
course number | course name | credits |
|---|---|---|
FS 230 | Forensic Sciences | 3 Semester hours |
FS 233L | Physical Evidence Laboratory | 1 Semester hours |
FS 340/L | Crime Scene Investigation | 3/1 Semester hours |
FS 430/L | Forensic Chemistry | 3/1 Semester hours |
FS 444 | Forensic Biology | 3 Semester hours |
FS 455 | Medicolegal Death Investigation | 3 Semester hours |
FS 460/L | Forensic Taphonomy | 3/1 Semester hours |
FS 487 | Internship | 3 Semester hours |
FS 490 | Seminar | 1 Semester hours |
FS 491 | Professional Skills for Forensic Scientists | 3 Semester hours |
FS 492 | Forensic Courtroom Testimony | 1 Semester hour |