2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog

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Chemistry, Forensics Concentration Requirements

(SLO) Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate a thorough content knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry.

2. Students will demonstrate chemical problem-solving skills through critical thinking and analytical reasoning.

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

4. Students will communicate effectively through oral and written reports.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include:

REL 241Introduction to Philosophy

3
MAT 142Calculus I

4
PHY 241General Physics I

4
PHY 242General Physics II

4

Required Mathematics Courses (4)

MAT 241Calculus II

4

Required Biology Courses (12)

BIO 115General Biology I for Majors

4
BIO 116General Biology II for Majors

4
BIO 301Genetics

4

Required Criminal Justice Courses (15)

CJ 101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CJ 305Criminal Investigations

3
CJ 330Professional Ethics & Legal Liabilities

3
CJ 380Forensics and Crime Scene Investigations

3
CJ 405Criminal Law

3

Required Chemistry Courses (31)

CHE 111General Chemistry I

4
CHE 112General Chemistry II

4
CHE 211Organic Chemistry I

4
CHE 212Organic Chemistry II

4
CHE 311Analytical Chemistry

4
CHE 312Instrumental Methods

4
CHE 411Biochemistry

3
CHE 413Biochemistry Methods

3
CHE 480Seminar

1

Chemistry Capstone (Choose one) (1-3)

CHE 490Senior Research Capstone

3
CHE 491Senior 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