Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science

The bachelor of science in forensic science is offered with a choice of two emphasis areas, chemistry or biology, to allow the student to major in forensic science and specialize in an area of interest. Required Courses Students earning the B.S. degree in forensic science must complete 129 credits, including the University Core Curriculum and the following courses: CJST 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice FORS 2216 - Introduction to Forensic Science I FORS 2217 - Introduction to Forensic Science II FORS 3402 - Physical Methods with Laboratory FORS 4403 - Forensic Biology with Laboratory FORS 4404 - Criminalistics with Laboratory FORS 4415 - Crime Scene Investigation FORS 4416 - Seminar in Forensic Science FORS 4498 - Research Project or FORS 4502 - Forensic Science Internship BIOL 2253 - Biology I for Science Majors w/Lab BIOL 2254 - Biology II for Science Majors w/Lab CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I CHEM 1116 - General Chemistry II CHEM 1117 - Lab CHEM 1115 CHEM 1118 - Lab CHEM 1116 CHEM 2201 - Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2202 - Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2203 - Lab CHEM 2201 CHEM 2204 - Lab CHEM 2202 CHEM 2221 - Instrumental Methods w/Lab ENGL 2230 - Public Speaking & Group Discussion MATH 1117 - Calculus I MATH 1118 - Calculus II MATH 2228 - Elementary Statistics PHYS 1150 - Mechanics Heat & Waves w/Lab PHYS 2205 - Electromagnetism/Optic w/Lab PHIL 2222 - Ethics Chemistry-emphasis students additionally complete the following: MATH 2203 - Calculus III CHEM 3331 - Physical Chemistry I CHEM 3333 - Lab CHEM 3331 CHEM 3332 - Physical Chemistry II CHEM 3334 - Lab CHEM 3332 Plus six electives chosen through discussion with advisor Biology-emphasis students additionally complete the following: BIOL 3306 - Genetics BIOL 3311 - Molecular Biology BIOL 4461 - Biochemistry with Lab Plus five electives chosen through discussion with advisor