Forensic Science, Certificate
The undergraduate Forensic Science Transcripted Certificate is a 12 hour program with coursework offered by the Departments of Chemistry and Biological & Health Sciences. It is open to all majors and professionals. This certificate will give students the necessary skills to apply Forensic Science effectively in law enforcement, security, and health sciences.
To qualify for the certificate, students must take four courses, two required and two chosen from among electives. Prerequisites for various courses must be met. Students should contact the department chair or course instructor for information and advice concerning prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHEM 4303 | Forensic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 4434 | Biology of Forensic Science I | 4 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select at least two courses from the following list of course options: | 5 | |
CHEM 3451 | ||
| Chemistry and Nanoscience | ||
| Selected Topics in Chemistry 2 | ||
| Undergraduate Research (WI) 1 | ||
or CHEM 4385 | Senior Research (WI) | |
| Mod Meth of Instrumental Anal | ||
| Research Projects in Biol 1 | ||
| Topics in Biology 2 | ||
or BIOL 4410 | Topics in Biology | |
| Biology of Forensic Science II | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
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CHEM 3385, CHEM 4385, and BIOL 4304 are variable credit hour (1-3) research courses. Students may choose the number of credit hours required to meet the minimum of 12 hours needed to complete the certificate. The research project must have a forensic science focus.
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CHEM 4381, BIOL 4435, and BIOL 4410 are topics courses. The topic must have a forensic science focus.