B.S. Forensic Science
124 Credit Hours Beginning Fall 2019, Catalog Year 2020
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| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 English Composition | 3 |
| CHM 141 College Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CHM 144 College Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| CJS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| BIO 116 Biological Concepts | 4 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15-16
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 142 College Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 145 College Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| STC 135 Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MTH 151 Calculus Or MTH 125 Pre-Calculus | 5 |
| MPF IIB Humanities | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 244 Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| PHY 161 Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
| CJS 235 Forensic Science Survey | 3 |
| MPF III Global Perspectives | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 242 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 245 Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| PHY 162 Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 |
| CJS 272 Forensic & Crime Scene Evidence | 3 |
| EGS 215 Workplace Writing or ENG 313 Technical Writing | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 203 Intro to Cell Biology | 3 |
| MBI 201 General Microbiology I | 4 |
| CJS 231 Law & Individual Rights | 3 |
| MPF III Global Perspectives | 3 |
| MPF IIA Creative Arts | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 342 Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 364 Molecular Techniques | 2 |
| STA 261 Statistics | 4 |
| MP-IP Intercultural Perspectives | 3 |
| MAJOR Forensic Specialty Elective | 3-4 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15-16
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 363 Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 364 Analytical Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| CJS 411 Law & Expert Testimony | 3 |
| MAJOR Forensic Speciality Elective | 3 |
| ELECTIVE Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 14-15
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| CAPSTONE Choice - rec'd CJS, CHM or BIO | 3 |
| MAJOR Forensic Specialty Elective | 3 |
| MAJOR Forensic Specialty Elective | 3 |
| ELECTIVE Elective | 3 |
| ELECTIVE Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15-18
Abbreviation Key
MP-EL = Experiential Learning
MPF I = English Composition
MPF IIC = Social Science
MPF V = Mathematics, Formal Reasoning, Technology
MPT = Thematic Sequence
MP-AW = Advanced Writing
MPF = Global Miami Plan Foundation
MPF IIB = Humanities
MPF IV = Natural Science
MP-IP = Intercultural Perspectives
MPF IIA = Creative Arts
MPF III = Global Perspectives