BS in Forensic Science
The College of Science offers two undergraduate degrees in forensic science: Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry. To declare a major in forensic science, students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a math/science GPA of at least 2.5. Both degrees are very rigorous and contain at least 86 semester hours in science and mathematics. Many forensic scientists work in crime laboratories. For example, a forensic biologist usually specializes in DNA analysis or continues to medical school to pursue a career as a medical examiner; a forensic chemist analyzes non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances.
In order to find employment in the forensic science field, you need a master’s degree. At the present time, UTEP does not offer a graduate degree in forensic science; however, a master’s degree in Biology with an emphasis on DNA analysis or a master's in chemistry with an emphasis on gas chromatography and spectrophotometry will prepare you for work in a forensic lab. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required for graduate school.
Marketable Skills
Forensic Biologists:[i]
Forensic biologists utilize scientific methodology and analyses to investigate evidence such as human, animal or plant remains, DNA traces, physical material like clothing fibers, and other material that can be helpful to legal investigations. Forensic biologists have degrees in either forensic science or biological sciences with a focus on forensics, and they may work for law enforcement or government agencies, private and consulting companies that specialize in laboratory analyses, or at universities.
Training for forensic biologists, depending on the specialty, includes university courses in biology (including entomology and botany), chemistry, human and animal pathology, biochemistry, and DNA analysis techniques. In order to interact with and advise law enforcement officials, additional courses in the areas of mathematics, physics, and criminal justice are often included in forensic biologist training at the university level. Additional training may involve the collection of evidence at mock crime scenes, and subsequent analyses in the laboratory. These analyses may include analytical techniques for the identification of blood and bodily secretions, DNA, pathology, and other forms of potential evidence. Such training gives forensic biologists a basic understanding of scientific principles and standard practices for laboratory documentation with appropriate methodology. Courses in criminal justice instill a basic understanding of the judicial process, including criminal trials, and standard procedures for the handling and analysis of evidence.
Once these analyses are completed, the forensic biologist will write and submit technical reports (albeit in laymen's terms) of their findings to law enforcement officers or courts of law. Due to a recent ruling from the United States Supreme Court, attorneys representing individuals accused of a crime have the right to cross-examine the individual who conducted forensic tests of relevant evidence. And thus, forensic biologists will often be required to testify as an expert witness in a court of law about the findings in their reports.
Forensic Chemist:[ii]
Forensic chemists analyze non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances. They also analyze drugs/controlled substances taken from scenes and people in order to identify and sometimes quantify these materials.
A strong background in chemistry and instrumental analysis and a good grounding in criminalistics are vital. An undergraduate degree in forensic science or a natural science is required for work in crime laboratories, with extensive coursework in mathematics, chemistry, and biology. More advanced positions, such as lab managers and supervisors, require a master’s degree. A Ph.D. is often preferred for advancement to positions such as lab director.
Those interested in working with trace evidence, such as glass, hairs, and gunshot residue, should focus on instrumentation skills and take courses in geology, soil chemistry, and materials science. If forensic biology, such as DNA analysis, is preferred, take microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry courses. Those interested in the toxicological aspects of this work, such as obtaining and interpreting toxicology reports, should study physiology, biochemistry, and chemistry.
There are jobs with a BS in Forensic Science; however, they run around $42,000. With a graduate degree and experience, you can almost double this salary.
To be successful in this field you must have a strong background in science and mathematics and be able to communicate because you may be an expert witness in a jury trial. Most of all you need to be analytical.
[i] American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) http://aafs.org/ or
[ii] American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) http://aafs.org/
Degree Plans
BS in Forensic Science with a concentration in Forensic Biology
Forensic biologists utilize scientific methodology and analyses to investigate evidence such as human, animal or plant remains, DNA traces, physical material like clothing fibers, and other material that can be helpful to legal investigations. Forensic biologists have degrees in either forensic science or biological sciences with a focus on forensics, and they may work for law enforcement or government agencies, private and consulting companies that specialize in laboratory analyses, or at universities.
Training for forensic biologists, depending on the specialty, includes university courses in biology (including entomology and botany), chemistry, human and animal pathology, biochemistry, and DNA analysis techniques. In order to interact with and advise law enforcement officials, additional courses in the areas of mathematics, physics, and criminal justice are often included in forensic biologist training at the university level. Additional training may involve collection of evidence at mock crime scenes, and subsequent analyses in the laboratory. These analyses may include analytical techniques for the identification of blood and bodily secretions, DNA, pathology, and other forms of potential evidence. Such training gives forensic biologists a basic understanding of scientific principles, and standard practices for laboratory documentation with appropriate methodology. Courses in criminal justice instill a basic understanding of the judicial process, including criminal trials, and standard procedures for the handling and analysis of evidence.
Once these analyses are completed, the forensic biologist will write and submit technical reports (albeit in laymen's terms) of their findings to law enforcement officers or courts of law. Due to a recent ruling from the United States Supreme Court, attorneys representing individuals accused of a crime have the right to cross examine the individual who conducted forensic tests of relevant evidence. And thus, forensic biologists will often be required to testify as an expert witness in a court of law about the findings in their reports.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core | ||
| **Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major | ||
| All courses listed below are required: | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Required: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| OR | ||
| Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| and | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| University Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Forensic Science Major C | ||
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 1107 | Topics in Study of Life I | 1 |
| BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1305 | General Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1306 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2124 | Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 | 1 |
| CHEM 2125 | Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 | 1 |
| CHEM 2324 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2325 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| or CRIJ 4315 | Homicide | |
| STAT 2480 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| Specialized Science Courses C | ||
| Select twelve hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | ||
| Molecular Cell Biology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochem I:Struc & Function | ||
| Biochem II: Metabol & Bioenerg | ||
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 4211 | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Gen Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Additional Coursework C | ||
| Select twelve hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Toxicology | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Forensic Pathobiology | ||
| Forensic Science I | ||
| Forensic Biology | ||
| Or any forensic biology/chemistry course with a lab component. Forensic science internships or independent studies/ research may be used to fulfill up to six hours of this requirement. C | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Toxicology | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Forensic Pathobiology | ||
| Forensic Science I | ||
| Forensic Biology | ||
| Forensic Biology Track C | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Select twenty additional hours of upper-division Biology, Microbiology and/or CBCH courses from the following: | 20 | |
| Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | ||
| Ecology Laboratory | ||
| Professional Development Sem. | ||
| Molecular Cell Biology | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Plants and People | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Forensic Pathobiology | ||
| Advanced Methods in Biology | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Field Biology | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| G Protein-Coupled Recept Biol | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Genetic, Env & Evol - Anim Beh | ||
| Field Biology | ||
| Animal Ecology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| History/Philosophy-Biology | ||
| Mammalian Physiology | ||
| Biological Practicum | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Membrane Biology | ||
| Techniques in Mol Biochem | ||
| Adv Topics in Mil Biochem | ||
| Cellular Biochemistry | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology Lab | ||
| Microbial Physiology Lab | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology | ||
| Microbial Physiology | ||
| Immunology Laboratory | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| General Virology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Medical Mycology | ||
| Upper Division Requirement C | ||
| A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees. | ||
| C. Grades on all Courses must be C or better | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
BS in Forensic Science with a concentration in Forensic Chemistry
Forensic chemists analyze non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances. They also analyze drugs/controlled substances taken from scenes and people in order to identify and sometimes quantify these materials.
A strong background in chemistry and instrumental analysis and a good grounding in criminalistics are vital. An undergraduate degree in forensic science or a natural science is required for work in crime laboratories, with extensive coursework in mathematics, chemistry, and biology. More advanced positions, such as lab managers and supervisors, require a master’s degree. A Ph.D. is often preferred for advancement to positions such as lab director.
Those interested in working with trace evidence, such as glass, hairs, and gunshot residue, should focus on instrumentation skills and take courses in geology, soil chemistry, and materials science. If forensic biology, such as DNA analysis, is preferred, take microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry courses. Those interested in the toxicological aspects of this work, such as obtaining and interpreting toxicology reports, should study physiology, biochemistry, and chemistry.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core | ||
| **Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major. All courses listed within this degree area require a grade of C or better for successful completion. | ||
| All courses listed below are required: | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | ||
| Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| and | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| University Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| NOTE: The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major. Psychology and Criminal Justice majors and minors are required to take MATH 1320 or a higher level Calculus course. Business majors are required to take MATH 1320 or a higher level Calculus course. NOTE: All courses require a C or better | ||
| Forensic Science Major C | ||
| Required: | 8-10 | |
| Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 and Organic Chemistry | ||
| AND | ||
| Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 and Organic Chemistry | ||
| OR | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Lab and Organic Chemistry I | ||
| AND | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Lab and Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 1107 | Topics in Study of Life I | 1 |
| BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1305 | General Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1306 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| or CRIJ 4315 | Homicide | |
| STAT 2480 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| Specialized Science Courses C | ||
| Select twelve hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3310 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3351 | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3352 | ||
| Biochem I:Struc & Function | ||
| Biochem II: Metabol & Bioenerg | ||
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem and Lab for Chemistry 4211 | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Gen Microbiology Laboratory and General Microbiology | ||
| Additional Coursework C | ||
| Select twelve hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Toxicology | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Forensic Pathobiology | ||
| Forensic Science I | ||
| Forensic Biology | ||
| or any forensic biology/ chemistry course with a lab component, forensic science internships or independent studies/ research may be used to fulfill this requirement. | ||
| Forensic Chemistry Track C | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Select twenty additional hours of upper-division Chemistry: | 20 | |
| Lab for Chemistry 3310 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3351 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3352 | ||
| Molecular Modeling & Chem Info | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochem I:Struc & Function | ||
| Biochem II: Metabol & Bioenerg | ||
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Structural Biochemistry Lab | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab | ||
| Introduction to Research | ||
| Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 4211 | ||
| Advanced Topics Organic Chem | ||
| Structural Biochemistry | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry | ||
| Structure of Matter | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Research | ||
| Upper Division Requirement C | ||
| A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees. | ||
| C. Grades on all Courses must be C or better | ||
University Core Curriculum
The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.
All courses require a C or better
Communication (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the communication component is to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose or orally in a style appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. | ||
| Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| For students whose secondary education was in English: | ||
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Rhetoric, Composition & Comm | ||
| For students whose secondary education was not in English: | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
American History (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the history component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and history of the U.S., their comprehension of the past and current role of the U.S. in the world, and their ability to critically evaluate and analyze historical evidence. U.S. history courses (three hours must be Texas history) include: | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the humanities component is to expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature and philosophy, students engage in critical analysis and develop an appreciation of the humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-African Amer Studies | ||
| Latina/o Presence in the U.S. | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| Intro to American Fiction | ||
| Intro to American Drama | ||
| Intro to American Poetry | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Mathematics (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the mathematics component is to develop a quantitatively literate college graduate. Every college graduate should be able to apply basic mathematical tools in the solution of real-world problems. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Conics | ||
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Precalculus 1,2 | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| 1 A higher-level course in the calculus sequence can be substituted. | ||
| 2 TCCN MATH 1314 will also satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the study of the natural sciences is to enable the student to understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to enable the student to understand the bases for building and testing theories. The courses listed are for non-majors; the major courses in the discipline can be substituted for the non-major sequence. A minimum of two semesters of lecture and one semester of laboratory associated with one of the courses, or two semesters of combined (3 credit) lecture-laboratory courses (Only six hours apply toward the required 42.): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Intro General Chemistry Lab | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environment Science 2 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| The Blue Planet | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Political Science (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the political science component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and evolution of the U.S. and Texas political systems, focusing on the growth of political institutions, and on the constitutions of Texas and the United States; and to enhance their understanding of federalism, states rights, and individual civil liberties, rights, and responsibilities. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the social and behavioral science component is to increase students' knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Asian American Studies | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Community Service | ||
| An Intro. to Linguistics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Creative Arts (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the visual and performing arts component is to expand students' knowledge and appreciation of the human imagination as expressed through works of visual art, dance, music, theatre and film. Through study in these disciplines, students will form aesthetic judgments and develop an appreciation of the arts as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Chicana/o Fine Arts Appreciat | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Music, Culture, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Component Area Option (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the institutionally designated option component is to develop the critical thinking skills and academic tools required to be an effective learner. Special emphasis is placed on the use of technology in problem-solving, communications, and knowledge acquisition. | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Eng Innovation and Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
To learn about the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) please click on the link.
4-Year Sample Degree Plan
Forensic Biology - starting with Pre-Calculus
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FORENSIC BIOLOGY | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1105 | General Biology and | 4 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| SCI 1301 | Inquiry in Math & Science | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIOL 1306 & BIOL 1106 | Organismal Biology and | 4 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| STAT 2480 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 2324 & CHEM 2124 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 | 4 |
| PHYS 1403 | General Physics I | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MICR 2340 & MICR 2141 | General Microbiology and Gen Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 | 4 |
| PHYS 1404 | General Physics II | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3320 | Genetics | 3 |
| FORS 3370 | Forensic Science I | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 3314 & BIOL 3114 | Molecular Cell Biology and | 4 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| FORS 3371 | Forensic Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3330 | Histology | 3 |
| CHEM 3330 | Biochem I:Struc & Function | 3 |
| BIOL 3357 | Forensic DNA Analysis | 3 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 4395 | Topics in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3351 | Toxicology | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Notes: | ||
| If you plan to apply to medical school, take CHEM 3330, CHEM 3332, BIOL 3320, BIOL 3314- BIOL 3115, MICR 2340- MICR 2141 from Section C on your degree plan. | ||
| Total Hours | 128 | |
Forensic Biology - starting with Calculus
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FORENSIC BIOLOGY | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1105 | General Biology and | 4 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| SCI 1301 | Inquiry in Math & Science | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| STAT 2480 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| BIOL 1306 & BIOL 1106 | Organismal Biology and | 4 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 2324 & CHEM 2124 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 | 4 |
| PHYS 1403 | General Physics I | 4 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MICR 2340 & MICR 2141 | General Microbiology and Gen Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 | 4 |
| PHYS 1404 | General Physics II | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3320 | Genetics | 3 |
| FORS 3370 | Forensic Science I | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 3314 & BIOL 3114 | Molecular Cell Biology and | 4 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| FORS 3371 | Forensic Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3375 | Forensic Pathobiology | 3 |
| CHEM 3330 | Biochem I:Struc & Function | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 4395 | Topics in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3351 | Toxicology | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Course | 3 | |
| BIOL 3357 | Forensic DNA Analysis | 3 |
| Notes: | ||
| If you plan to apply to medical school, take CHEM 3330, CHEM 3332, BIOL 3320, BIOL 3314- BIOL 3115, MICR 2340- MICR 2141 from Section C on your degree plan. | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Forensic Chemistry - starting with Calculus
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FORENSIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1107 | General Biology and Topics in Study of Life I | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| SCI 1301 | Inquiry in Math & Science | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| BIOL 1306 & BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology and Organismal Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm | 3 |
| PHYS 2420 | Introductory Mechanics | 4 |
| CHEM 2321 & CHEM 2221 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| PHYS 2421 | Introductory Electromagnetism | 4 |
| CHEM 2322 & CHEM 2222 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| STAT 2480 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 3330 | Biochem I:Struc & Function | 3 |
| CHEM 3351 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 3310 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| FORS 3370 | Forensic Science I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| Upper Division Course | 3 | |
| CHEM 3352 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| FORS 3371 | Forensic Biology | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| BIOL 3375 | Forensic Pathobiology | 3 |
| BIOL 3351 | Toxicology | 3 |
| Upper Division Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Course | 3 | |
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Upper Division Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Course | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |