Forensic Science, B.S.

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Liberal Studies, 42 hours

Major requirements, 66 hours as follows:

Core: (57 hours)

ANTH 251 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Credits: (3)
BIOL 140 - Principles of Biology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology II Credits: (4)
CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (3)
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: (3)
CJ 290 - Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: 3
CJ 323 - Crime Scene Investigations Credits: (3)
CJ 430 - Evidence and Criminal Procedure Credits: (3)
CLS 300 - Microscopy/Phlebotomy Credits: (1)
CLS 315 - Molecular Diagnostics Credits: (3)
FS 380 - Research in Forensic Science Credits: (3, R15)
or
FS 389 - Cooperative Education in Forensic Science Credits: (3)
FS 495 - Senior Seminar in Forensic Science Credits: (1, R3)
MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus Credits: (5)
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)
PSY 375 - Forensic Psychology Credits: (3)

One concentration selected from Biology, Chemistry, or Health Sciences (9 hours)

Biology Concentration (9 hours selected from)

BIOL 240 - Introduction to Genetics Credits: (4)
BIOL 333 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: (4)
BIOL 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)
or
CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)

Chemistry Concentration (9 hours selected from)

BIOL 361 Biochemistry Credits: 3 hours or CHEM 361 Biochemistry Credits: 3 hours

CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 435 - Instrumental Analysis II Credits: (3)

Health Sciences (9 hours selected from)

CLS 304 - Immunology Credits: (3)
ENVH 375 - Environmental Toxicology Credits: (3)
ENVH 380 - Biosafety and Bioterrorism Credits: (3)
HSCC 370 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: (2)
HSCC 371 - Pharmacology Techniques Credits: (1)

Recommended Electives:

ANTH 364 - Human Osteology Credits: (3)
ANTH 400 - Advanced Topics in Human Osteology Credits: (3)
ANTH 401 - Osteopathology Credits: (3)
BIOL 467 - Biostatistics Credits: (3)
CHEM 272 - Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: (2)
PSY 370 - Psychology and Law Credits: (3)
PSY 470 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements:

General electives, 12 hours, are required to complete the program. Students must take at least 30 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/4429.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.