B.S. in Chemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Science
Requirements (67 credits)
Required Courses (51 credits)
CHEM113 or equivalent approved by the program chairperson
Related Requirements (16 credits)
Four-Year Degree Plan: BS in Chemistry with Concentration in Forensic Science
First Year
Fall Semester (14 Credits)
| CHEM151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH149 | Pre-Calculus Math | 4 |
| General Education | 6 |
Spring Semester (14 Credits)
Second Year
Fall Semester (16 Credits)
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
| CHEM213 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS153 | General Physics II | 4 |
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| CHEM113 | Intro to Forensic Science | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Third Year
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
| CHEM301 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
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| CHEM411 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| CHEM317 | Theory of Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
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| JUS101 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 2 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Spring Semester (12 Credits)
| CHEM323 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
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| CHEM303 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| CHEM113 | Intro to Forensic Science | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| Elective | 4 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (13 Credits)
| CHEM301 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
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| CHEM411 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
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| CHEM433 | Coordinating Seminar:Senior | 1 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| CHEM317 | Theory of Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| JUS231 | Criminal Procedure | 4 |
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| Elective | 4 |
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
| CHEM323 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
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| CHEM303 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| Elective | 4 |
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| General Education or Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
Capstone Requirement
Students will fulfill the capstone requirement by the successful completion of two comprehensive examinations: one written and one oral. Preparation for the comprehensive examinations will be offered through CHEM433.