2006-2007 Academic Catalog

188 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science Science and Mathematics Science and Mathematics 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 93 semester hours including: Science and Math Requirements.................................................67 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, II................................ 8 CHEM-2210, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I, II............................. 6 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II............................. 10 FORS-3XXX Forensic Science................................................. 4 *FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone................................ 1 GSS-3630 Data Analysis and Research Methodology............. 4 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II.............................................. 10 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II.................................... 8 Criminal Justice Requirements....................................................18 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice............................. 3 CRJU-3320 Criminal Investigation............................................ 3 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law......................................................... 3 CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence................................................. 3 CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure............................................... 3 GSS-4990 Internship................................................................ 3 Science Electives selected from....................................................8 BIO-3300 Genetics................................................................ 4 BIO-4300 Molecular Biology.................................................. 4 CHEM-4310 Physical Chemistry I......................................... 4 CHEM-4320 Physical Chemistry II........................................ 4 *Capstone Course Forensic Science Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary  Proficiency Requirements...........................................................0-5 General Education Requirements................................................42 Forensic Science Major Requirements........................................93 Total (minimum, not including proficiency). .........................135 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Forensic–B.S. First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.................................................3 BEGE-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, II.............................................8 ENG-1400 Composition.........................................................................3 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice..........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..................................1 Physical Education Activity Elective ......................................................1 Total.....................................................................................................34 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature....................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature..................................................3 CHEM-2210, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I, 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, II. ..........................................................10 Literature Elective...................................................................................3 Total.....................................................................................................34 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.....................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration. ........................................2 BIO-3710 Biochemistry..........................................................................4 CHEM-3510, 3510 Organic Chemistry I, II...........................................10 CRJU-3320 Criminal Investigation.........................................................3 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law.......................................................................3 FORS-3XXX Forensic Science..............................................................4 GSS-3630 Data Analysis & Research Methodology..............................4 Humanities Elective................................................................................3 Total.....................................................................................................35 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, II. ...............................................8 History Elective.......................................................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective............................................3 Science Electives...................................................................................8 Total.....................................................................................................32