BS in Forensic Science
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Dr. Nancy Marcus
Degree Plan
BS in Forensic Science with a Concentration in Forensic Biology
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: 1 | ||
| BIOL 1107 | Topics in Study of Life I | 1 |
| BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1305 | General Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1306 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2124 | Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 | 1 |
| CHEM 2125 | Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 | 1 |
| CHEM 2324 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2325 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 2480 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| or FILM 1390 | Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Physics: | ||
| PHYS 2420 | Introductory Mechanics | 4 |
| or PHYS 2421 | Introductory Electromagnetism | |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Forensic Science Major | ||
| Required Course: | ||
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| Specialized Science Courses: | ||
| Select twelve hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochem I:Struc & Function | ||
| Biochem II: Dynam & Bioenerg | ||
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem and Lab for Chemistry 4211 | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Gen Microbiology Laboratory and General Microbiology | ||
| Forensic Science Courses: | ||
| Select twelve hours from the following: 2 | 12 | |
| Toxicology | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Forensic Pathobiology | ||
| Forensic Science I | ||
| Forensic Biology | ||
| Forensic Biology Track | ||
| Concentration: | ||
| Select twenty additional hours of upper-division Biology, Microbiology and/or CBCH courses: | 20 | |
| Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | ||
| Ecology Laboratory | ||
| Professional Development Sem. | ||
| Molecular Cell Biology | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Plants and People | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Advanced Methods in Biology | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Trans Electron Microscopy | ||
| Field Biology | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Biol Ultrastruc Interpretation | ||
| Genetic, Env & Evol - Anim Beh | ||
| Field Biology | ||
| Animal Ecology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| History/Philosophy-Biology | ||
| Mammalian Physiology | ||
| Biological Practicum | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Membrane Biology | ||
| Techniques in Mol Biochem | ||
| Adv Topics in Mil Biochem | ||
| Mechanisms of Cellu Toxico | ||
| Cellular Biochemistry | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology Lab | ||
| Microbial Physiology Lab | ||
| Microorganisms in Ecosystems | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology | ||
| Microbial Physiology | ||
| Immunology Laboratory | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| General Virology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Medical Mycology | ||
| Upper Division Requirement | ||
| Select a total of 37 hours of upper division course work 3 | 37 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major. |
| 2 | Or any forensic biology/chemistry course with a lab component. Forensic science internships or independent studies/research may be used to fulfill up to 6 hours of this requirement. |
| 3 | A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees. |
BS in Forensic Science with a Concentration in Forensic Chemistry
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: 1 | ||
| BIOL 1107 | Topics in Study of Life I | 1 |
| BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1305 | General Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1306 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2321 & CHEM 2221 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 2322 & CHEM 2222 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 2324 & CHEM 2124 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 | 4 |
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 | 4 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 2420 | Introductory Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 2421 | Introductory Electromagnetism | 4 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 2480 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| or FILM 1390 | Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Forensic Science Major | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro to Criminal Justice I | 3 |
| Specialized Science Courses: | ||
| Select twelve hours of the following, at least in upper-division courses: | 12 | |
| Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3310 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3351 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3352 | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochem I:Struc & Function | ||
| Biochem II: Dynam & Bioenerg | ||
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem and Lab for Chemistry 4211 | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
or CHEM 4328 | Advanced Topics Organic Chem | |
Required: | ||
| Gen Microbiology Laboratory and General Microbiology | ||
| Forensic Science Courses | ||
| Select twelve hours of the following: 2 | 12 | |
| Toxicology | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Forensic Pathobiology | ||
| Forensic Science I | ||
| Forensic Biology | ||
| Other Electives: | ||
| Select one additional hour of forensic chemistry, forensic biology, physical methods or microscopy | 1 | |
| Forensic Chemistry Track | ||
| Concentration: | ||
| Select twenty hours of the following: | 20 | |
| Lab for Chemistry 3310 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3351 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3352 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3321 | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 3322 | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochem I:Struc & Function | ||
| Biochem II: Dynam & Bioenerg | ||
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| Structural Biochemistry Lab | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab | ||
| Introduction to Research | ||
| Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem | ||
| Lab for Chemistry 4211 | ||
| Advanced Topics Organic Chem | ||
| Structural Biochemistry | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry | ||
| Structure of Matter | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Research | ||
| Polymer Chemistry | ||
| Upper Division Requirement | ||
| Select a total of 37 hours of upper division course work 3 | 37 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major. |
| 2 | Or any forensic biology/chemistry course with a lab component, forensic science internships or independent studies/research may be used to fulfill this requirement. |
| 3 | A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees. |
University Core Curriculum
NOTE: The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.
Psychology and Criminal Justice majors and minors are required to take MATH 1320 Math for Social Sciences I or a higher level Calculus course.
Business majors are required to take MATH 1320 Math for Social Sciences I or a higher level Calculus course.
NOTE: All courses require a C or better
Communication
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select six hours of the following: (Note: ESL students should take ESOL 1300 & ESOL 1312 | 6 | |
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Rhetoric, Composition & Comm | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl 1 | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
American History
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy & Culture
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| Intro to American Fiction | ||
| Intro to American Drama | ||
| Intro to American Poetry | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus I - Part A | ||
| Calculus I - Part B | ||
| Calculus I - Part C | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Pre-calculus - Part A | ||
| Pre-calculus - Part B | ||
| Pre-calculus - Part C | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Descriptive & Inferential Stat | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences - Lab
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 1-4 | |
Life and Physical Sciences
A minimum of two semesters of lecture and one semester of laboratory associated with one of the courses, or two semesters of combined (3 credit) lecture-laboratory courses (Only six hours apply toward the required 42.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select six hours of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| The Blue Planet | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| 1 | Based on the major selected, options listed might not be applicable; please refer to the prerequisite area at top if one is present. |
Political Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| An Intro. to Linguistics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Creative Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Intro to Music History | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Component Area Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |