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

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)

CHEM301	Physical Chemistry I	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
CHEM303	Physical Chemistry II	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)

CHEM301	Physical Chemistry I	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
CHEM303	Physical Chemistry II	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.