B.S. in Chemistry 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 Chemistry with Concentration in Forensic Science
First Year
Fall Semester (14 Credits)
| CHEM151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH149 | Pre-Calculus Math | 3 |
| General Education | 6 |
Spring Semester (14 Credits)
Second Year
Fall Semester (16 Credits)
| CHEM211 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH153 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS149 | General Physics I | 4 |
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| JUS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
| CHEM213 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS153 | General Physics II | 4 |
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| CHEM113 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Third Year
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
| CHEM301 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
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| Elective | 4 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| CHEM323 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
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| JUS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Spring Semester (12 Credits)
| CHEM317 | Theory of Analytical Chemistry | 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 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| Elective | 4 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (13 Credits)
| CHEM301 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
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| Elective | 4 |
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| CHEM433 | Coordinating Seminar: Senior | 1 |
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| CHEM337 | Senior Research | 4 |
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| CHEM323 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
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| JUS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
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| General Education | 4 |
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
| CHEM317 | Theory of Analytical Chemistry | 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 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
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| General Education | 4 |
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| Elective | 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.