Forensic Science (BS) – Chemistry

Students completing the Forensic Science - Chemistry Track B.S. degree will also meet the requirements for ACS certification. This track is designed to allow students the flexibility to prepare for multiple careers in forensics through selection of restricted elective courses. Students should be advised that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment (Reference: NIJ Report NCJ 203099).

Degree Requirements

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 30 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses taken from the UCF Department of Chemistry.
• Prior to enrolling in Chemistry and Math, you must take the Chemistry Placement Test and Math Placement Test ~ https://www.sdes.ucf.edu/placement-tests/
• Co-op credit cannot be used in this major.
• Students should consult with a departmental advisor.
• Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or higher in each course and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in all courses in Common Program Prerequisites, Core Requirements: Basic Level, Core Requirements: Advanced Level, and Restricted Electives.
• All prerequisites of courses taught within the College of Sciences will be enforced.
• Courses designated in Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours.

Degree Requirements

Core Requirements: Basic Level

• Complete all of the following
  • All courses specifically identified in the preceding General Education and Common Program Prerequisites sections meet the Basic Core requirement - GEP: BSC2010C, MAC2311C, PHY2048C (or PHY2048 & PHY2048L), STA2023; CPP: CHM2046, CHM2046L, CHM2210, CHM2211, CHM2211L, MAC2312, PHY2049C (or PHY2049 & PHY2049L).
  • Complete the following:
    • BSC2011C - Biology II (4)
    • CHM3120 - Analytical Chemistry (3)
    • CHM3120L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1)
    • PCB3063 - Genetics (3)
    • PCB3063L - Genetics Laboratory (1)

Core Requirements: Advanced Level

• Complete all of the following
  Forensic Science Core
  • Complete the following:
    • BCH4053 - Biochemistry I (3)
    • CHM3422 - Applied Physical Chemistry (3)
    • CHS3501 - Introduction to Forensic Science (3)
    • CHS3505C - Forensic Microscopy (4)
    • CHS3511C - Trace Evidence (4)
    • CHS3530C - Forensic Analysis of Controlled Substances (4)
    • CHS3533 - Forensic Biochemistry I (2)
    • CHS3595 - Forensic Science in the Courtroom (3)
    • CHS4515C - Forensic Crime Scene Investigation (3)
    • CHS4537 - Forensic Laboratory Quality Assurance and Professional Practice (3)
  Forensic Chemistry Track
  • Complete the following:
    • CHM4130 - Advanced Analytical Laboratory Technique (3)
    • CHM4130L - Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)

Restricted Electives

• Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Select from the courses listed below or an alternate course as approved by the Forensic Science Program Advisor. More than nine credits may be taken. ANT 4521 - Forensic Anthropology Credit Hours: 3 BCH 4054 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3 CHM 3215L - Organic Laboratory Techniques II Credit Hours: 2 CHM 4220 - Organic Chemistry III Credit Hours: 3 CHM 4223 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3 CHM 4230 - Applied Molecular Spectroscopy Credit Hours: 3 CHM 4427 - Electrochemistry Credit Hours: 3 CHM 4912 - Directed Independent Research Credit Hours: 3 CHS 3533L - Forensic Biochemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 CHS 4534C - Forensic Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3 CHS 4615 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hours: 3 CHS 5504 - Topics in Forensic Science Credit Hours: 3 DSC 4012 - Terrorism Credit Hours: 3 PCB 3233 - Immunology Credit Hours: 3 PCB 3233L - Immunology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 PCB 4684 - Population Genetics Credit Hours: 3 STA 4163 - Statistical Methods II Credit Hours: 3 ZOO 3733C - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 4 Students may choose one of the following: CCJ 3014 - Crime in America Credit Hours: 3 CCJ 3024 - Criminal Justice System Credit Hours: 3 CJE 4012 - Criminal Profiling in Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3 CJE 4610 - Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Requirement

• Complete the following:
  • CHS4591 - Forensic Science Internship (3)

Grand Total Credits: 61