2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Forensic Science The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in forensic science is an interdisciplinary degree that includes substantial laboratory work and an emphasis on advanced course work in the sciences. It will involve a collaborative endeavor between Cedarville University and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation consisting of a forensic laboratory experience on an internship basis with the bureau. Course requirements involve 90 semester hours including: Science and Math Requirements..............................................64 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology............................................... 4 BIO-1120 General Zoology........................................................ 4 BIO-2250 Cell Biology............................................................... 4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry............................................................. 4 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II........................... 8 CHEM-2210, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I and II....................... 6 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II.......................... 8 FORS-3400 Forensic Science. ................................................. 4 *FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone................................. 1 GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology........................................ 3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and II......................................... 10 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II............................... 8 Criminal Justice Requirements. ...............................................18 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice.............................. 3 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law. ........................................................ 3 CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence................................................. 3 CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure................................................ 3 CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation............................................ 3 GSS-4990 Internship................................................................ 3 Science electives selected from.................................................8 BIO-3300 Genetics................................................................ 4 BIO-4300 Molecular Biology.................................................. 4 CHEM-4310 Thermodynamics and Kinetics.......................... 4 CHEM-4320 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy........... 4 *Capstone Course Forensic Science Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary  Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 General Education Requirements................................................38 Forensic Science Major Requirements........................................90 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Forensic — B.S. First year: BTGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology........................................................4 BIO-1120 General Zoology ................................................................4 BIO-2250 Cell Biology........................................................................4 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. .....................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................2 Total................................................................................................. 31 Second year: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 CHEM-2210, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I and II................................6 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and II.................................................. 10 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 34 Third year: BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 BIO-3710 Biochemistry......................................................................4 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...................................8 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law..................................................................3 CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation.....................................................3 FORS-3400 Forensic Science...........................................................4 GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology. ...............................................3 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 34 Fourth year: CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence..........................................................3 CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure.........................................................3 FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone...........................................1 GSS-4990 Internship.........................................................................3 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II........................................8 History Elective..................................................................................3 Science Electives...............................................................................8 Total................................................................................................. 29 Page 176 2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Science and Mathematics Forensic Science

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