Chemistry with Forensics Concentration (BS)
The goal of the Chemistry Department is to educate majors to be knowledgeable and adaptable for success in graduate or professional schools in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, forensics, or environmental science; to assume appropriate responsibilities in industrial or forensics laboratories; or to teach competently at the secondary level. Wherever you want your chemical studies to lead, we can offer a plan of study that will fit your needs. To assist your professional development, the department provides activities to explore career options within chemistry; hands-on experience with a wide variety of modern instrumentation for chemical analysis; and opportunities to participate in research, internships and community service.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-105 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM-106 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM-225 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM-226 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM-301 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-313 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-319 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM-320 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM-401 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM-413 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM-421 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
| Chemical Research I and Chemical Research II | ||
| Chemistry Internship | ||
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| General Physics I: Mechanics and Gen Physics II: Electricity/Magnetism/Optics | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| MATH-191 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH-192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 55-56 | |
Recommended courses: MATH-290 Linear Algebra or MATH-291 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry and a Forensics Concentration
In addition to the courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry major, students must take the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-105 | Essentials of Biology | 3-4 |
| or BIOL-181 | General Biology I | |
| BIOL-205 | Essentials-Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-230 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| CHEM-401 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CRJU-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU-221 | Criminal Law and the U.S. Constitution | 3 |
| CRJU-320 | Applied Forensics Theory | 3 |
| CRJU-342 | Criminal Evidence & Investigation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 23-24 | |