Chemistry, Forensics Concentration Requirements

(SLO) Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to apply the fundamental principles of chemistry.

2. Students will demonstrate chemical problems solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning.

3. Students will be able to design, carry out, record, and analyze experiments in the laboratory using a variety of laboratory skills.

4. Students will be able to communicate effectively through oral and written reports.

5. Students will have the chemistry skills and knowledge which are required for career opportunities in industry, graduate school, or professional school.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include:

REL 241	Introduction to Philosophy	3
MAT 142	Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	4
PHY 241	General Physics I	4
PHY 242	General Physics II	4

Required Mathematics Courses (4)

MAT 241

Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

4

Required Biology Courses (12)

BIO 115	General Biology I for Majors	4
BIO 116	General Biology II for Majors	4
BIO 301	Genetics	4

Required Criminal Justice Courses (15)

CJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJ 305	Criminal Investigations	3
CJ 330	Professional Ethics & Legal Liabilities	3
CJ 380	Forensics and Crime Scene Investigations	3
CJ 405	Criminal Law	3

Required Chemistry Courses (31)

CHE 111	General Chemistry I	4
CHE 112	General Chemistry II	4
CHE 211	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 212	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE 311	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 312	Instrumental Methods	4
CHE 411	Biochemistry	3
CHE 413	Biochemistry Methods	3
CHE 480	Seminar	1

Chemistry Capstone (Choose one) (1-3)

CHE 490	Senior Research Capstone	3
CHE 491	Senior Prospectus Capstone	1

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)

General Electives (10-12)

*At least 42 total hours of course work must be upper-level (300- or 400-level)

*A minimum of forty-two (42) semester hours must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above.

Total Credit Hours: 120