B.S. in Biochemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Science
Requirements (79 credits)
Required Courses (63 credits)
CHEM113 or equivalent approved by the program chairperson
Related Requirements (16 credits)
Preset Freshmen and Sophomore Pathways
To ensure that students begin and remain on track in terms of graduation and degree requirements, and to maximize student opportunities to add minors or second majors, and therefore increase their options after graduation, the College has designed the Preset Freshmen and Sophomore Pathways.
This curricular sequencing model, which outlines all the courses taken in the first two years, will allow students to complete 75% to 90% of their General Education requirements during just their freshman and sophomore years, as well as all foundational gateway and milestone courses, both in their intended major, and in other complementary majors and minors that they may want to consider.
Students will then be able to focus their junior and senior years almost entirely on their major, as well as on potential minors or second majors.
Simply put, this curricular sequencing model allows students to get the most out of their undergraduate education at CSE.
First Year
Fall Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element I Core Classes | 6 |
| Pre-Major Gateway Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
| EOF or CAPs (if needed) | P/F |
Spring Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element I Core Classes | 6 |
| Pre-Major Gateway Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
Second Year
Fall Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element I or II Core Classes | 4-8 |
| Pre-Major Milestone Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
| EOF or CAPs (if needed) | P/F |
Spring Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element II or III Core Classes | 4-8 |
| Pre-Major Milestone Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
| EOF or CAPs (if needed) | P/F |
Four-Year Degree Plan: BS in Biochemistry with Concentration in Forensic Science
First Year
Fall Semester (18 Credits)
| CHEM151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH149 | Pre-Calculus Math | 4 |
| BIO111 | Fundamentals of Biology I | 4 |
| General Education | 6 |
Spring Semester (18 Credits)
| CHEM153 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH151 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIO113 | Fundamentals of Biology II | 4 |
| General Education | 6 |
Second Year
Fall Semester (16 Credits)
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
| CHEM213 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIO251 | Cellular Biology | 4 |
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| CHEM113 | Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques | 2 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Third Year
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
Spring Semester (12 Credits)
| CHEM325 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
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| CHEM301 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
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| PHYS153 | General Physics II | 4 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| CHEM113 | Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques | 2 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (13 Credits)
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
| CHEM325 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
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| CHEM301 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
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| PHYS153 | General Physics II | 4 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| CHEM113 | Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques | 2 |
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| General Education | 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.