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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............................... 8Criminal 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................................................................ 3Science 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..............................2Total................................................................................................. 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.................................................. 10LIT-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. ...............................................3Humanities 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........................................8History Elective..................................................................................3
Science Electives...............................................................................8
Total................................................................................................. 29
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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Science and Mathematics
Forensic Science