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 |
CJ-223 | Introduction to Law | 3 Semester hours |
MA-210 | Calculus I | 4 Semester hours |
MA-211 | Calculus II | 4 Semester hours |
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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 hour |
FS-340/L | Crime Scene Investigation | 3/1 Semester hours |
FS-444 | Forensic Biology | 3 Semester hours |
FS-444L | Forensic Biology Laboratory | 1 Semester hour |
FS-455 | Medicolegal Death Investigation | 3 Semester hours |
FS-460/L | Forensic Taphonomy | 3/1 Semester hours |
FS-471/L | Forensic Reconstruction | 3/1 Semester hours |
FS-487 | Internship | 3 Semester hours |
FS-490 | Seminar | 1 Semester hour |
FS-491 | Professional Skills for Forensic Scientists | 3 Semester hours |
FS-492 | Forensic Courtroom Testimony | 1 Semester hour |