B.S. in Forensic Science

Tuition Fee

Not Available

Start Date

Not Available

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

4 years

Details

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Biotechnology | Forensic Science | Criminal Justice

Area of study

Natural Science | Security Services

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

University Catalog

The university catalog provides an overview of the various programs offered by the institution. One of the programs listed is the B.S. in Forensic Science.

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science is a 120-credit program that requires foundational coursework in mathematics and the natural sciences. In addition to the program's forensic science core, students complete advanced coursework in analytical chemistry as well as upper-level courses in one of the program's three options: digital forensics, forensic biology, or forensic chemistry.

B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Biology Option

The Forensic Biology Option is designed to equip students with a background in forensic science core concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices. The plan of study includes:

First Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - CHEM 125: General Chemistry I (3 credits)
  - CHEM 125A: General Chemistry Lab I (1 credit)
  - FYS SEM: First-Year Student Seminar (0 credits)
  - ENGL 101: English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits)
  - MATH 111: Calculus I (4 credits)
  - PHYS 111: Physics I (3 credits)
  - PHYS 111A: Physics I Lab (1 credit)
- 2nd Semester:
  - CHEM 126: General Chemistry II (3 credits)
  - CHEM 126A: Gen Chemistry Lab II (1 credit)
  - ENGL 102: English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research (3 credits)
  - MATH 112: Calculus II (4 credits)
  - PHYS 121: Physics II (3 credits)
  - PHYS 121A: Physics II Lab (1 credit)
Second Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - BIOL 200: Concepts in Biology (4 credits)
  - CHEM 243: Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
  - FRSC 201: Intro to Forensic Science (3 credits)
  - MATH 333: Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
  - Computing GER (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - BIOL 201: Found of Biol: Cell & Molecula (3 credits)
  - BIOL 202: Found of Biol: Cell & Molecula (1 credit)
  - CHEM 244: Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
  - CHEM 244A: Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2 credits)
  - FRSC 307: Crime Scene Investigation &Lab (4 credits)
  - History and Humanities GER 200 level (3 credits)
Third Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - BIOL 205: Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lecture (3 credits)
  - BIOL 206: Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lab (1 credit)
  - CHEM 222: Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
  - FRSC 359: Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab (4 credits)
  - History and Humanities GER 300+ level (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - BIOL 340: Mammalian Physiology (4 credits)
  - CHEM 221: Analytical Chemical Methods (2 credits)
  - CHEM 473: Biochemistry (3 credits)
  - HIST 320: Law and Evidence (3 credits)
  - BIOL 356: Molecular Biology (3 credits)
Fourth Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - BIOL 352: Genetics (3 credits)
  - CHEM 475: Biochemistry Lab I (2 credits)
  - Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER (3 credits)
  - 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective I (3 credits)
  - 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective II (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - FRSC 479: Forensic Biology & Lab (4 credits)
  - FRSC 480: Forensic Microscopy & Lab (4 credits)
  - Select one of the following:
    - FRSC 490: Co-op Work Experience
    - FRSC 491: Research & Indep Study I
    - FRSC 495: Senior Seminar
  - Free Elective (4 credits)

B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Chemistry Option

The Forensic Chemistry Option is designed to equip students with a background in forensic science core concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices. The plan of study includes:

First Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - CHEM 125: General Chemistry I (3 credits)
  - CHEM 125A: General Chemistry Lab I (1 credit)
  - FYS SEM: First-Year Student Seminar (0 credits)
  - ENGL 101: English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits)
  - MATH 111: Calculus I (4 credits)
  - PHYS 111: Physics I (3 credits)
  - PHYS 111A: Physics I Lab (1 credit)
- 2nd Semester:
  - CHEM 126: General Chemistry II (3 credits)
  - CHEM 126A: Gen Chemistry Lab II (1 credit)
  - ENGL 102: English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research (3 credits)
  - MATH 112: Calculus II (4 credits)
  - PHYS 121: Physics II (3 credits)
  - PHYS 121A: Physics II Lab (1 credit)
Second Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - Computing GER (3 credits)
  - CHEM 243: Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
  - FRSC 201: Intro to Forensic Science (3 credits)
  - BIOL 200: Concepts in Biology (4 credits)
  - History and Humanities GER 200 level (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - FRSC 307: Crime Scene Investigation &Lab (4 credits)
  - CHEM 244: Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
  - CHEM 244A: Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2 credits)
  - MATH 333: Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
  - 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective I (3 credits)
Third Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - BIOL 201: Found of Biol: Cell & Molecula (3 credits)
  - BIOL 202: Found of Biol: Cell & Molecula (1 credit)
  - CHEM 222: Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
  - FRSC 359: Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab (4 credits)
  - History and Humanities GER 300+ level (3 credits)
  - CHEM 340: Chemistry of Materials (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - BIOL 205: Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lecture (3 credits)
  - BIOL 206: Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lab (1 credit)
  - CHEM 221: Analytical Chemical Methods (2 credits)
  - CHEM 473: Biochemistry (3 credits)
  - HIST 320: Law and Evidence (3 credits)
  - CHEM 210: Frontiers in Chemistry (1 credit)
Fourth Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - CHEM 475: Biochemistry Lab I (2 credits)
  - FRSC 475: Forensic Chemistry & Lab (4 credits)
  - Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER (3 credits)
  - 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective II (3 credits)
  - Free Elective I (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - CHEM 480: Instrumental Analysis (2 credits)
  - FRSC 480: Forensic Microscopy & Lab (4 credits)
  - EVSC 416: Principles of Toxicology (3 credits)
  - Select one of the following:
    - FRSC 490: Co-op Work Experience
    - FRSC 491: Research & Indep Study I
    - FRSC 495: Senior Seminar
  - Free Elective II (2 credits)

B.S. in Forensic Science Digital Forensics Option

The Digital Forensics Option is designed to equip students with a background in forensic science core concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices. The plan of study includes:

First Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - CHEM 125: General Chemistry I (3 credits)
  - CHEM 125A: General Chemistry Lab I (1 credit)
  - FYS SEM: First-Year Student Seminar (0 credits)
  - ENGL 101: English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits)
  - MATH 111: Calculus I (4 credits)
  - PHYS 111: Physics I (3 credits)
  - PHYS 111A: Physics I Lab (1 credit)
- 2nd Semester:
  - CHEM 126: General Chemistry II (3 credits)
  - CHEM 126A: Gen Chemistry Lab II (1 credit)
  - ENGL 102: English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research (3 credits)
  - MATH 112: Calculus II (4 credits)
  - PHYS 121: Physics II (3 credits)
  - PHYS 121A: Physics II Lab (1 credit)
Second Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - CS 100: Roadmap to Computing (3 credits)
  - FRSC 201: Intro to Forensic Science (3 credits)
  - IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits)
  - IT 120: Introduction to Network Technology (3 credits)
  - MATH 333: Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - CS 113: Introduction to Computer Science I (3 credits)
  - FRSC 307: Crime Scene Investigation &Lab (4 credits)
  - IT 220: Wireless Networks (3 credits)
  - History and Humanities GER 200 level (3 credits)
  - 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective I (3 credits)
Third Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - FRSC 359: Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab (4 credits)
  - IT 202: Internet Applications (3 credits)
  - IT 230: Computer and Network Security (3 credits)
  - History and Humanities GER 300+ level (3 credits)
  - 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective II (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - FRSC 480: Forensic Microscopy & Lab (4 credits)
  - HIST 320: Law and Evidence (3 credits)
  - IS 331: Database Design Management and Applications (3 credits)
  - FRSC 365: Mobile Device Forensics (3 credits)
Fourth Year:
- 1st Semester:
  - Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER (3 credits)
  - IT 330: Computer Forensic (3 credits)
  - IT 340: Introduction to System Administration (3 credits)
  - Free Elective I (3 credits)
  - Free Elective II (3 credits)
- 2nd Semester:
  - IT 332: Digital Crime (3 credits)
  - IT 400: Information Technology and the Law (3 credits)
  - IT 430: Ethical Hacking for System Administrators (3 credits)
  - Select one of the following:
    - FRSC 490: Co-op Work Experience
    - FRSC 491: Research & Indep Study I
    - FRSC 495: Senior Seminar
  - Free Elective III (3 credits)

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements for specific information on GER courses.

B.S. in Forensic Science

Program Overview

University Catalog

B.S. in Forensic Science

B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Biology Option

B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Chemistry Option

B.S. in Forensic Science Digital Forensics Option

General Education Requirements

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