FORENSIC CHEMISTRY

BA/BS Degree in Chemistry - Forensic Option

Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry to criminal investigation. This major is recommended for individuals who wish to pursue a career in criminal investigation, in the laboratory analysis of forensic evidence, or pursue graduate study in forensic science. This course of study would also develop the analytical skills required for careers in other areas of civil law such as environmental pollution, accident investigation and product liability. Due to the nature of forensic investigations, the forensic chemist requires a strong background in chemical analysis and must be able to effectively communicate the results of laboratory analyses in reports and in the courtroom. The curriculum is designed so that the major provides a strong theoretical and experimental background in chemistry as well as written and oral communication skills. This major may only be taken in conjunction with the Forensics minor designated for chemistry majors. The minor provides specialized training in forensics. Students in the program will benefit from experience gained via the required practicum.

B.A. Chemistry Degree Requirements:

Mathematics (Mth 252)

Information Systems (CS 121 or 161)

Completion of the third term of the second year of a foreign language course

B.S. Chemistry Degree Requirements:

Mathematics (Mth 251, 252)
Information Systems (CS 121 or 161)

B.A. & B.S. Degrees:

6 credits in courses identified in the catalog as addressing multicultural, linguistic or ethnic diversity.
The writing intensive courses Ch 350, Ch 407, Ch 461, and Ch 462.
The sequence Ph 201, 202, 203 or 211, 212, 213 is to be completed as the LACC science requirement.

**CHEMISTRY MAJOR- - FORENSIC OPTION**
Course Number	Course Description	Credit Hours	Offering Frequency
CHEMISTRY CORE
Ch 221, 222, 223	General Chemistry	12	twice annually
Ch 312	Quantitative Analysis	4	annually
Ch 313	Instrumental Analysis	4	annually
Ch 334, 335, 336	Organic Chemistry	12	annually
Ch 340	Elementary Physical Chemistry	4	alternate years
Ch 350	Chemical Literature	1	annually
Ch 407	Seminar	1	annually
Ch 409	Practicum	1	annually
Ch 450, 451	Biochemistry	6	annually
Ch 461, 462	Experimental Chemistry	6	alternate years
Mth 243	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4	annually
Wr 321	Business and Technical Writing	3	annually
Sp 322	Persuasion	3	annually
LIMITED ELECTIVES (12 hours from the following list)
Ch 452	Biochemistry Laboratory	6
Ch 354	Computational Chemistry	2	alternate years
Ch 471	Chemical Instrumentation	4	alternate years
Bi 101, 102, 103	General Biology	4 each	annually
Bi 211, 212, 213	Principles of Biology	4 each	annually
Bi 321	Systematic Field Biology	4	annually
Bi 331	General Microbiology	4	annually
Bi 341	Genetics	3	annually
Bi 388	Cell Biology	4	annually
Bi 465	Natural History of the Mushroom	3	alternate years
Bi 474	Entomology	4	alternate years
Bi 475	Molecular Biology	4	annually
GS 390	Basic Meteorology	3	annually
G 201, 202	Geology	3	annually
G 351	Elements of Geology	3	annually
Geog 393	Soils Geography	3	alternate years
Sp 321	Influencing Through Argument	3	annually
Sp 327^**	Communication in the Legal Field	3	alternate years

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**FORENSICS MINOR (for Chemistry majors ^***)**
Course Number	Course Description	Credit Hours	Offering Frequency
Ch 320	Introduction to Forensic Science	3	annually
Ch 420	Forensic Chemistry	4	alternate years
Ch 430, 431, 432	Applications of Forensic Science	6	alternate years
GS 161	Technical Photography	2	alternate years
CJ 213	Survey of Juvenile/Criminal Justice System	3	annually
CJ 321	Principles of Criminal Investigation	3	annually
CJ 322	Evidence and Courtroom	3	annually
CJ 450	Criminology	3	annually

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**FORENSICS MINOR (for non-Chemistry majors ^****)**
Course Number	Course Description	Credit Hours	Offering Frequency
Ch 104, 105, 106	Introductory Chemistry	12	annually
Ch 320	Introduction to Forensic Science	3	annually
Ch 430, 431, 432	Applications of Forensic Science	6	alternate years
CJ 321	Principles of Criminal Investigation	3	annually
CJ 322	Evidence and Courtroom	3	annually

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**Forensic Minor Courses Scheduled Fall 1999**
CRN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Time	Days	Instructor
1092	Ch 104	Introductory Chemistry	4	1000-1050	MWF	Staff
1093	Ch 104L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		1400-1550	M	Staff
1094	Ch 104L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		0900-1050	T	Staff
1411	Ch 104L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		1300-1450	T	Staff
2798	Ch 430	Applications of Forensic Science	2	1800-2150	MW	Staff
1471	CJ 213D	Survey of the U.S. Criminal Justice System	3	0800-0850	MWF
1521	CJ 213D	Survey of the U.S. Criminal Justice System	3	0900-0950	MWF
2209	CJ 321	Principles of Criminal Investigation	3	1500-1550	MWF	Stevenson
1473	CJ 450D	Criminology	3	0900-0950	MWF	Gibbons

**Tentative Schedule of Forensic Minor Courses Winter 2000**
CRN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Time	Days	Instructor
4082	Ch 105	Introductory Chemistry	4	1000-1050	MWF	Staff
	Ch 105L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		1400-1550	M	Staff
	Ch 105L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		0900-1050	T	Staff
	Ch 105L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		1300-1450	T	Staff
5781	Ch 320	Introduction to Forensic Science	3	1600-1720	MW	Courtney
5925	Ch 420	Forensic Chemistry	4	1300-1650	MW	Poston
5926	Ch 420	Forensic Chemistry Lab		1400-1350	MW	Poston
5927	Ch 431	Applications of Forensic Science	2	1800-2150	MW	Staff
5159	CJ 213D	Survey of the U.S. Criminal Justice System	3
5421	CJ 213D	Evidence & the Courtroom	3
4835	CJ 450D	Criminology	3

**Tentative Schedule of Forensic Minor Courses Spring 2000**
CRN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Time	Days	Instructor
7100	Ch 106	Introductory Chemistry	4	1000-1050	MWF	Staff
	Ch 106L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		1400-1550	M	Staff
	Ch 106L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		0900-1050	T	Staff
	Ch 106L	Introductory Chemistry Lab		1300-1450	T	Staff
8335	Ch 432	Applications of Forensic Science	2	1800-2150	MW	Staff
8197	GS 161L	Technical Photography Lab	2	1400-1650	W	Poston
7629	CJ 213D	Survey of the U.S. Criminal Justice System	3
7529	CJ 450D	Criminology	3