Forensic Chemistry Concentration

Core Courses

BI 211 Principles of Biology Credits: 5
BI 314 Introductory Genetics Credits: 4
CH 340 Elementary Physical Chemistry Credits: 4
CH 345 Introduction to Toxicology Credits: 3
CH 409 Practicum Credits: 1-9 Credits: 1
CH 450 Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CH 461 Experimental Chemistry Credits: 2
CH 462 Experimental Chemistry Credits: 2
ES 341 Geographic Information Systems I Credits: 4
MTH 243 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 4

Choose One

BI 475 Molecular Biology Credits: 4
CH 445 Toxicology Laboratory Techniques Credits: 3
CH 452 Biochemistry Lab Credits: 3

Minor

Students pursuing this concentration must complete the Forensic Science Minor, Chemistry Majors .

Total Credits: 65-66

Note:

The B.A. requires MTH 252 , CS 121 or CS 161 and completion of the third term of the second year of a modern language course. The B.S. requires a combined 12 credit hours of coursework in mathematics and computer science including MTH 252 and CS 121 or CS 161 For this major, the six hours of writing intensive coursework should come from CH 350W, CH 407W, CH 461W and CH 462W. The sequence PH 201 , PH 202 , PH 203 or PH 211 , PH 212 , PH 213 is to be completed as the LACC science requirement. PHL 251 , PHL 252 or PHL 255 must be completed as the LACC philosophy or religion requirement. For students interested in pursuing a career as a DNA analyst, the BI 475 Molecular Biology concentration is recommended.