Forensic Science Minor

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Minor Requirements (Minimum 18 Cr.)

Required Courses

BIO 445 - Forensic Biology Credits: 4
BIO 493 - Seminar in Biology Credits: 1
CHEM 340 - Forensic Chemistry Credits: 3
PSY 465 - Psychology and the Law Credits: 3
SOC 130 - The Criminal Justice System Credits: 3

One course from the following options:

BIO 450 - Molecular Biology Credits: 4
CHEM 315 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3

Total: 18 Cr.

Note:

Prerequisites for courses in the minor, in addition to courses in the major ‒ Biology majors: CHEM 230 , and PSY 110
Prerequisites for courses in the minor, in addition to courses in the major ‒ Chemistry majors: BIO 171 , BIO 172 , and PSY 110

Notes:

Students completing this minor with a major in Biology are encouraged to take BIO 340 - Human Molecular Genetics , and BIO 360 - Modern Microscopy .
Students completing this minor with a major in Chemistry are encouraged to take CHEM 316 - Biochemistry II , and CHEM 430 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis .
Students cannot have more than two courses that overlap between the Forensic Science minor and their major, any minors, or general education.