B.S. in Biochemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Science
Requirements (80 credits)
Required Courses (64 credits)
CHEM113 or equivalent approved by the program chairperson
Related Requirements (16 credits)
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 | 4 |
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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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| General Education | 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 | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (8-9 Credits)
Spring Semester (6-8 Credits)
| CHEM325 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| CHEM113 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Capstone Requirement
Students will fulfill the capstone requirement by the successful completion of a literature based presentation that highlights mastery of student learning outcomes. Preparation for the capstone will be offered through CHEM433.