2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Natural and Applied Sciences Science and Mathematics 2008–09 Cedarville University 165 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-3400 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 24. 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 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. .....................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................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-3400 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