Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemical Science
Requirements
University requirements and the following courses:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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Chemistry |
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| CH 103 | Introduction to Forensic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 151 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5 |
| CH 152 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 5 |
| CH 203 | Forensic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CH 320 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 321 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CH 340 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 341 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CH 342 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CH 343 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CH 346 | Instrumental Analysis | 1 |
| CH 350 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CH 351 | Biochemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CH 391 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CH 393 | Internship | 3-6 |
| Presentation of portfolio of instumentation results prior to the semester of graduation. | ||
Cognate Course Requirements within Natural Sciences |
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Biology |
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| BI 102 | General Cellular Biology | 5 |
| BI 255 | Elementary Human Physiology | 4 |
| BI 301 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BI 353 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BI 362 | Immunology | 3 |
| BI 380 | Molecular Biology Laboratory | 2 |
Physics |
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| PS 261 or PS 2811 | College Physics I or General Physics I1 | 5 |
| PS 262 or PS 282 | College Physics II or General Physics II | 5 |
Mathematics |
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| MA 1402 | Statistics2 | 3 |
Computer Information Science |
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| CM 101 | Computer Competency and the Internet | 3 |
| CM 212 | Microcomputer Techniques | 3 |
Cognate Course Requirements outside Natural Sciences |
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Criminal Justice |
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| CJ 220 | Criminal Justice Communications | 3 |
| CJ 230 | Principles of Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 410 | Criminal Procedure and Evidence | 3 |
Communication |
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| CN 150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Other Requirements |
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| EN100/EN300 | Freshman/Junior Composition | 6 |
| PE 198 | Lifetime Wellness (Physical Education) | 2 |
| Additional General Education Courses | 15 | |
| Electives | 11-14 | |
| 1General Physics I (PS 281) has a prerequisite of Calculus I (MA 151). 2Prerequisite courses are Collage Algebra (MA 116) and Trigonometry (MA 117). Courses recommended but not required include Entomology (BI 302), Histology (BI 357), and Biochemistry (CH 352). Two semesters of Calculus is required for employment by the FBI in their Forensic Chemistry Lab. |
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