Forensic Chemistry, B.S.
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| CJ 200 | Intro to Criminal Justice (Core II Social Science) | 3 |
| or CJ 211 | Intro to Law Enforcement | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience | 2 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem | 1 |
| CHM 345 | Intro to Analytical Chem | 4 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Physical Chemistry: Quantum (WI) | ||
| Physical Chemistry: Thermo. (WI) | ||
| CHM 411 | Modern Instrument Methods | 4 |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience (C) | 2 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| 300/400 CHM Elective | 3 | |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| STA 225 | Introductory Statistics (CT) | 3 |
| or STA 345 | Applied Prob and Stat | |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| BSC 322 | Principles Cell Biology | 4 |
| BSC 324 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| CIT 163 | Intro to Programming: C++ | 3 |
| Restricted Electives 1 | ||
| Chemistry courses may not be counted both as a chemistry elective and in this category. | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Principles of Human Anatomy (and BSC 332L) | ||
| Principles of Human Physiology (and BSC 334L) | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Intro Forensic Methods | ||
| Intermediate Biochemistry | ||
| CJ 314 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 323 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| or CJ 422 | Law of Evidence | |
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Restricted Elective: Selection of one of the BSC courses provides a Biological Sciences minor.
Major Information
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, and 40 hours of upper level credit.
- Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a minor or toward prerequisites.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the Core II Humanities as well as the University writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change semesters. Please consult each semesters schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate mathematics and science courses.
- Students are strongly encouraged to engage in a Forensic Chemistry related Capstone Experience (CHM 491 Capstone Experience).
- A Grade Point Average of 2.0 is required
- overall,
- at MU,
- in all required Chemistry courses,
- in all Chemistry courses, and
- in all required Chemistry courses taken at MU.
Semester Plan
This major is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in fields involving forensics. Degrees offered by the Department of Chemistry provide a program of studies that allows the individual to: obtain high quality instruction in chemistry as a scientific discipline, obtain a sound background in preparation for advanced studies, meet the qualifications of professional chemists and accrediting agencies, or prepare for a professional career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology, engineering, nursing and other fields.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| CJ 200 | Intro to Criminal Justice (Core II Social Science) | 3 |
| STA 225 or STA 345 | Introductory Statistics (CT) or Applied Prob and Stat | 3 |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem | 1 |
| Core II Fine Arts (Milestone course) | 3 | |
| CIT 163 | Intro to Programming: C++ | 3 |
| CJ 314 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| CHM 358 | Physical Chemistry: Thermo. (WI) | 4 |
| Core II Humanities (CT) | 3 | |
| BSC 322 | Principles Cell Biology | 4 |
| CJ 323 or CJ 422 | Criminal Procedure or Law of Evidence | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 345 | Intro to Analytical Chem | 4 |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience or Internship | 2 |
| BSC 324 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| 300/400 CHM Elective | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective | 4 | |
| CHM 411 | Modern Instrument Methods | 4 |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |