Program Overview

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Forensic Science (BS) Chemistry

Program at a Glance

The Forensic Science - Chemistry Track B.S. degree is designed to allow students the flexibility to prepare for multiple careers in forensics through selection of restricted elective courses. Students completing this degree will also meet the requirements for ACS certification.

• In State Tuition: $212.28 per credit hour
• Out of State Tuition: $802.54 per credit hour

Degree Requirements

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 30 semester hours of regularly scheduled level courses taken from the UCF Department of Chemistry.
• Prior to enrolling in Chemistry and Math, students must take the Chemistry Placement Test and Math Placement Test.
• Co-op credit cannot be used in this major.
• Students should consult with a departmental advisor.
• Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or higher in each course and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in all courses in Common Program Prerequisites, Core Requirements: Basic Level, Core Requirements: Advanced Level, and Restricted Electives.
• All prerequisites of courses taught within the College of Sciences will be enforced.
• Courses designated in Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours.

Core Requirements: Basic Level

12 Total Credits

• Complete all of the following:
  • BSC2011C - Biology II (4)
  • CHM3120 - Analytical Chemistry (3)
  • CHM3120L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1)
  • PCB3063 - Genetics (3)
  • PCB3063L - Genetics Laboratory (1)

Core Requirements: Advanced Level

37 Total Credits

• Complete all of the following:
  • BCH4053 - Biochemistry I (3)
  • CHM3422 - Applied Physical Chemistry (3)
  • CHS3501 - Introduction to Forensic Science (3)
  • CHS3505C - Forensic Microscopy (4)
  • CHS3511L - Trace Evidence Lab (1)
  • CHS3530L - Forensic Analysis of Controlled Substances Lab (1)
  • CHS3533 - Forensic Biochemistry I (2)
  • CHS3595 - Forensic Science in the Courtroom (3)
  • CHS4515L - Forensic Crime Scene Investigation Lab (1)
  • CHS4537 - Forensic Laboratory Quality Assurance and Professional Practice (3)
  • CHS3511 - Trace Evidence (3)
  • CHS4515 - Forensic Crime Scene Investigation (2)
  • CHS3530 - Forensic Analysis of Controlled Substances (3)
• Forensic Chemistry Track:
  • CHM4130 - Advanced Analytical Laboratory Technique (3)
  • CHM4130L - Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)

Restricted Electives

9 Total Credits

• Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses:
  • ANT 4521 - Forensic Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
  • BCH 4054 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM 3215L - Organic Laboratory Techniques II Credit Hours: 2
  • CHM 4220 - Organic Chemistry III Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM 4223 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM 4230 - Applied Molecular Spectroscopy Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM 4427 - Electrochemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM 4912 - Directed Independent Research Credit Hours: 3
  • CHS 3533L - Forensic Biochemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
  • CHS 4534C - Forensic Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 5
  • CHS 4615 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • CHS 5504 - Topics in Forensic Science Credit Hours: 3
  • DSC 4012 - Terrorism Credit Hours: 3
  • PCB 3233 - Immunology Credit Hours: 3
  • PCB 3233L - Immunology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
  • PCB 4684 - Population Genetics Credit Hours: 3
  • STA 4163 - Statistical Methods II Credit Hours: 3
  • ZOO 3733C - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 4
  • CHM 4671 - Bioinorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM4455 - Polymer Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM 4780 - Green and Sustainable Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • CHM 4309 - Bioconjugate Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • CHS 4100 - Radiochemistry Credit Hours: 3
  • MCB 3020C - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 5
  • ISC4405 - Fundamentals of Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) in STEM Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
  • Students may choose one of the following:
    • CCJ 3014 - Crime in America Credit Hours: 3
    • CCJ 3024 - Criminal Justice System Credit Hours: 3
    • CJE 4012 - Criminal Profiling in Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
    • CJE 4610 - Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Requirement

3 Total Credits

• Complete the following:
  • CHS4591 - Forensic Science Internship (3)

Grand Total Credits: 61

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 124

Foreign Language Requirements

• None

Departmental Exit Requirements

• Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or higher in each course and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in all courses in Common Program Prerequisites, Core Requirements: Basic Level, Core Requirements: Advanced Level, and Restricted Electives.
• All attempts of courses taken that could meet major requirements are included in the GPA calculation.
• Additional courses that could meet requirements but are taken beyond the minimum required (e.g., additional restricted electives) and a "C" (2.0) or better is earned are also included in both GPA calculations.

University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
• 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.

Honors In Major

• Application and admissions through The Burnett Honors College and department.

Related Programs

• Chemistry (B.S.)
• Forensic Science, Biochemistry Track (B.S.)
• Behavioral Forensics Certificate
• Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
• Chemistry Minor

Advising Notes

• Students should consult with a departmental advisor.

Transfer Notes

• Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
• Courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit.

Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses

• CHM 2045C: may use CHM X040 plus CHM X041.
• Calculus: Although other math classes may satisfy the CPP, the specified courses are required in the major and still must be taken.
• Physics: Although other courses may satisfy Organic Chemistry in the CPP, all the specified courses are required in the major and must be taken.

Equipment Fees

• Part-Time Student: $45 per term
• Full-Time Student: $90 per term