2022-23 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 coursework 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 89 semester hours including: Science and Math Core Requirements.....................................63 BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology................................................ 4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .................................................................. 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-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science........................... 3 FORS-3400 Advanced Forensic Chemistry. ............................. 4 *FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone................................. 1 GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology........................................ 3 or GMTH-2110 Intro to Biostatistics....................................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 FORS-4900 Forensic Science Project....................................... 3 or FORS-4910 Forensic Science Internship.......................3 or GSS-4990 History and Government Internship..............3 Required Science electives selected from.................................8 BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I........................... 4 BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II.......................... 4 CHEM-4310 Thermodynamics and Kinetics.......................... 4 CHEM-4320 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy........... 4 MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology........................................ 4 MBIO-4300 Molecular Biology............................................... 4 *Capstone Course Forensic Science Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–4 General Education Requirements................................................38 Forensic Science Major Requirements. .......................................89 General Elective.............................................................................1 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 26. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Forensic Science — B.S. First year: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology.........................................................4 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. .....................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science....................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and Healthy Living..................................2 History Elective..................................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 29 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 CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence..........................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and II.................................................. 10 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective. .............................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 34 Third year: BIO-3300 Genetics. ...........................................................................4 BTGE-3755 Theology I. .....................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...................................8 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law. .................................................................3 CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation.....................................................3 FORS-3400 Advanced Forensic Chemistry.......................................4 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 34 Fourth year: BIO-3710 Biochemistry......................................................................4 CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure.........................................................3 FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone...........................................1 GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology. ...............................................3 (or GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics..................................3) FORS-4900 Forensic Science Project. ..............................................3 (or FORS-4910 Forensic Science Internship. ...............................3) (or GSS-4990 History and Government Internship.......................3) PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II........................................8 Science Electives...............................................................................8 General Elective.................................................................................1 Total................................................................................................. 31 Graduate Program Pathway Option for Forensic Science The Bachelor of Science in forensic science program offers an accelerated pathway to the Master of Business Administration degree. You may view a sample curriculum plan at cedarville.edu/ gradpathways . 2022–23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 201 Department of Science and Mathematics Forensic Science