FIN-4772 Estate Planning–Fa 3 hours This three semester-hour course focuses on the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with the goals of a financial planner’s clients. It is a study of the legal, tax, financial, and non-financial aspects of this process, covering topics such as: trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and related taxes. (even years) FIN-4775 Capstone for Financial Planning–Sp 3 hours This course synthesizes the principles and practices of financial planning. Students will create a comprehensive financial plan that considers the fundamentals of financial planning, risk management, income tax, retirement, employee benefits, investment, and estate planning. Additionally, this course will satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified Kingdom Advisor, CKA® designation. Prerequisites or Corequisites: FIN3760 Introduction to Financial Planning; FIN-3762 Insurance and Risk Planning; FIN-3764 Retirement Planning; FIN-4772 Estate Planning; ACCT-4110 Federal Income Taxes. (even years) Forensic Science (FORS) FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science–Sp 3 hours An introduction to the areas of modern forensic science, with an emphasis on criminalistics and forensic science as a science. Areas to be covered include the nature of science, recognition and collection of evidence, crime scene analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, medicolegal death investigation, forensic anthropology, biological evidence, DNA typing, forensic toxicology, drug analysis, fingerprint analysis, firearm and tool mark analysis, trace evidence, questioned documents, and arson and fire investigation. Corequisites: CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I; BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology. FORS-3400 Advanced Forensic Chemistry–Sp 4 hours An advanced study of the application of analytical chemistry to forensic analysis. A detailed study of best practices for quality control and error analysis in forensic chemistry, modern DNA typing with an emphasis on sample preparation and interpretation of results, instrumental methods in fiber and glass trace analysis, extraction and analysis of accelerants in fire investigation, drug toxicology and metabolism, and seized drug identification with an emphasis on acid/base extraction of samples and analysis by immunoassay, LCMS, and GCMS. Three lectures and one threehour lab per week. Crosslisted with CHEM. Prerequisites: CRJU1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice; FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science; BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology. Co-requisites: CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) (even years) FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone–Fa, Sp 1 hour Capstone course for the forensic science major. Students will research a specific forensic procedure and give a brief explanation of it. This will be followed by a series of detailed questions from a panel of faculty members, designed to simulate the examination of an expert witness. Students will be graded on their knowledge and professional presentation. Corequisite: FORS-3400 Forensic Science. FORS-4900 Forensic Science Project–Fa, Sp 3 hours Students will gain experience in forensic science through a special, faculty-supervised project. A technical report detailing the skills utilized and knowledge gained and the instructor’s evaluation will be the basis for successful completion. Prerequisites: CHEM2220 Analytical Chemistry II; FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science; (recommended) FORS-3400 Forensic Science. (Fee: $100) FORS-4910 Forensic Science Internship–Fa, Sp 3 hours Students will gain experience in forensic science through time at a departmentally approved work environment. A technical report detailing the skills utilized and knowledge gained and a supervisor’s evaluation will be the basis for successful completion. Prerequisites: CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II; FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science; (recommended) FORS-3400 Forensic Science. French (FREN) FREN-1910 Elementary French I–Fa 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture. FREN-1920 Elementary French II–Sp 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture. Prerequisite: FREN-1910 Elementary French I or equivalent or placement test. FREN-2910 Intermediate French I–Fa 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation and readings in French literature and culture. Prerequisite: FREN-1920 Elementary French II. FREN-2920 Intermediate French II–Sp 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation and readings in French literature and culture. Prerequisites: FREN-1920 Elementary French II; FREN2910 Intermediate French I; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. FREN-3910 French Conversation–Fa 3 hours Designed to increase the student’s aural comprehension and oral communication in French. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, communication strategies, and effective cross-cultural communication. Prerequisites: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. FREN-3920 Contemporary French Culture–Sp 3 hours Exploration of beliefs, behaviors, and values of Francophone cultures through a comparative approach that provides a framework for describing France and the French in relation to others and themselves. Prerequisites: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam. (odd years) FREN-3930 Survey of French Literature–Sp 3 hours This course focuses on a sampling of French literature selections set in historical context. The course includes readings from major French and Francophone authors. Students will gain knowledge of the literature, analyze the techniques used, and gain cultural background and understanding. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Contemporary French Culture or permission of instructor. (even years) FREN-3940 Special Topics in French–Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours This course is offered as an intensive and independent study in a particular area of the French language, literature, or culture for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate French II. General Biology (GBIO) Except where noted, general education courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors found in the School of Science and Mathematics unless they are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major. A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 271 Course Descriptions FIN-4772 – FREN-3940
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