Prepares students for employment in forensic laboratories and criminal investigation units as well as in biological and chemical research and in the pharmaceutical industry. It also prepares students for graduate study in forensic science, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry and for applying to medical and dental schools.
Note: Forensic Science undergraduates interested in the M.S. program in forensic science must apply for acceptance during the first term of their senior year.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
67-85 |
Open Electives |
1-16 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Major Requirements (67-85 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
BIO 101 | General Biology I | (4) |
BIO 102 | General Biology II | (4) |
BIO 231 | Genetics | (4) |
BIO 345 | Introduction to Toxicology | (4) |
PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHY 112 | General Physics II | (4) |
CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 200 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry | 4 |
CHE 221 | Analytical Methods and Techniques | 4 |
CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
CHE 301 | Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy | 4 |
CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics | 4 |
CHE 326 | Biochemistry | 4 |
CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CRJ 261 | Introduction to Criminal Investigation | 3 |
FOR 251 | Basic Criminalistics | 3 |
FOR 252 | Crime Scene Processing | 3 |
FOR 492 | Forensic Science Seminar | 1 |
FOR 505 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
FOR 531 | Forensic Microscopy | 3 |
FOR 537 | Forensic Biology | 4 |
MAT 131 | Calculus I | (4) |
MAT 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences | 4 |
Total Credits | 74 |
Open Electives (1-16 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 1-16 |
Total Credits | 1-16 |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
0-4 |
CHE 111 |
General Chemistry I |
0-4 |
MAT 131 |
Calculus I |
0-4 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
| Credits | 4-16 |
Spring |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
BIO 102 |
General Biology II |
0-4 |
CHE 112 |
General Chemistry II |
0-4 |
MAT 132 |
Calculus II |
0-4 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing |
0-3 |
| Credits | 4-19 |
Second Year |
Fall |
CHE 223 |
Organic Chemistry I |
0-5 |
PHY 111 |
General Physics I |
0-4 |
BIO 231 |
Genetics |
0-4 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 3-16 |
Spring |
CHE 224 |
Organic Chemistry II |
0-5 |
PHY 112 |
General Physics II () |
0-4 |
CHE 200 |
Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry |
4 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 7-16 |
Third Year |
Fall |
CHE 221 |
Analytical Methods and Techniques |
0-4 |
CHE 301 |
Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy |
0-4 |
FOR 252 |
Crime Scene Processing |
0-3 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 6-17 |
Spring |
CHE 331 |
Instrumental Analysis |
0-4 |
CHE 302 |
Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics |
0-4 |
FOR 251 |
Basic Criminalistics |
0-3 |
CHE 326 |
Biochemistry |
0-4 |
BIO 345 |
Introduction to Toxicology |
3 |
| Credits | 3-18 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
MAT 141 |
Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences |
4 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
FOR 531 |
Forensic Microscopy |
0-3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 13-16 |
Spring |
FOR 505 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
FOR 537 |
Forensic Biology |
0-4 |
FOR 492 |
Forensic Science Seminar |
1 |
CRJ 261 |
Introduction to Criminal Investigation |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 10-14 |
| Total Credits | 50-132 |