B.S. in Chemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Science

Requirements (67 credits)

Required Courses (51 credits)

CHEM113	Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques	2
CHEM151	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM153	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM211	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM213	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM301	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM303	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHEM317	Theory of Analytical Chemistry	4
CHEM323	Biochemistry I	4
CHEM337	Senior Research	4
CHEM411	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHEM433	Coordinating Seminar: Senior	1
JUS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
JUS231	Criminal Procedure	4

CHEM113 or equivalent approved by the program chairperson

Related Requirements (16 credits)

MATH151	Calculus I	4
MATH153	Calculus II	4
PHYS149	General Physics I	4
PHYS153	General Physics II	4

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 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)

CHEM153	General Chemistry II	4
MATH151	Calculus I	4
	General Education	6

Second Year

Fall Semester (16 Credits)

CHEM211	Organic Chemistry I	4
MATH153	Calculus II	4
PHYS149	General Physics I	4
JUS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
	or
	General Education	4

Spring Semester (16 Credits)

CHEM213	Organic Chemistry II	4
PHYS153	General Physics II	4
CHEM113	Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques	2
	or
	General Education	4
	General Education	4

Third Year

Fall Semester (12 Credits)

CHEM303	Physical Chemistry II	4
	or
CHEM411	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHEM337	Senior Research	4
	or
CHEM323	Biochemistry I	4
JUS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
	or
	General Education	4

Spring Semester (12 Credits)

CHEM317	Theory of Analytical Chemistry	4
	or
CHEM301	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM337	Senior Research	4
	or
	General Education	4
CHEM113	Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques	2
	or
	General Education	4
	or
	Elective	4

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (13 Credits)

CHEM303	Physical Chemistry II	4
	or
CHEM411	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHEM433	Coordinating Seminar: Senior	1
CHEM337	Senior Research	4
	or
CHEM323	Biochemistry I	4
JUS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
	or
	General Education	4

Spring Semester (16 Credits)

CHEM317	Theory of Analytical Chemistry	4
	or
CHEM301	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM337	Senior Research	4
	or
	General Education	4
CHEM113	Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques	2
	or
	General Education	4
	or
	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.