2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 174 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Science and Mathematics | College of Arts and Sciences 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 91 semester hours including: Science and Math Requirements..............................................65 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-3630 Data Analysis and Research Methodology.............. 4 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 GSS-4990 Internship................................................................ 3 Science electives selected from.................................................8 BIO-3300 Genetics................................................................ 4 BIO-4300 Molecular Biology.................................................. 4 CHEM-4310 Thermodynamics and Kinetics.......................... 4 CHEM-4320 Quantum Mechnics and Spectroscopy............. 4 *Capstone Course Forensic Science Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary  Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 General Education Requirements................................................42 Forensic Science Major Requirements........................................91 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 133 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 26. 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 and II....................................8 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. .....................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................2 Total................................................................................................. 34 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BEGE-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.................................................. 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 and II...................................8 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law..................................................................3 CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation.....................................................3 FORS-3400 Forensic Science...........................................................4 GSS-3630 Data Analysis and Research Methodology.......................4 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 33 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........................................8 History Elective..................................................................................3 Global Awareness Elective.................................................................3 Science Electives...............................................................................8 Total................................................................................................. 32

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