{"id":858,"date":"2015-05-13T14:08:33","date_gmt":"2015-05-13T21:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/chemistry\/?page_id=858"},"modified":"2021-04-24T14:15:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-24T21:15:39","slug":"forensic-chemistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/chemistry\/degrees-programs\/bachelor-of-science-degree-in-chemistry\/forensic-chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Forensic Chemistry Concentration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forensic Chemistry Concentration (Credits: 61 – 64)
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Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry to criminal investigation. This major is recommended for individuals who wish to pursue a career in criminal investigation, in the laboratory analysis of forensic evidence, or pursue graduate study in forensic science. This course of study would also develop the analytical skills required for careers in other areas of civil law such as environmental pollution, accident investigation and product liability. Due to the nature of forensic investigations, the forensic chemist requires a strong background in chemical analysis and must be able to effectively communicate the results of laboratory analyses in reports and in the courtroom. The curriculum is designed so that the major provides a strong theoretical and experimental background in chemistry as well as written and oral communication skills. Students earning a B.S. Degree in Chemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Chemistry must complete the Core Chemistry Coursework<\/a> and the Forensic Concentration Coursework below:<\/span>
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BI 211<\/strong> Principles of Biology Credits: 5<\/span><\/p>\n

BI 314<\/strong> Introduction to Genetics Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 161<\/strong> Fundamentals of Photography for Forensic Science Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 320<\/strong> Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: 3<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 320L<\/strong> Introduction to Forensic Science Lab: 1<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 340<\/strong> Elementary Physical Chemistry Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 409<\/strong> Practicum Credits: 1<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 420<\/strong> Forensic Documentation and Laboratory Techniques Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 430<\/strong> Applications of Forensic Sciences I Credits: 3<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ 321<\/strong> Principles of Forensic Investigation Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

COM 327<\/strong> Communication in the Legal Field Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

MTH 243<\/strong> Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose 1 Series Credits: 12<\/var><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

PH 201<\/strong> General Physics Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

and PH 202<\/strong> General Physics Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

and PH 203<\/strong> General Physics Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

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PH 211<\/strong> General Physics with Calculus Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

and PH 212<\/strong> General Physics with Calculus Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

and PH 213<\/strong> General Physics with Calculus Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose 1 <\/em>Credits: 3-4<\/var><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CJ 219<\/strong> Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

PHL 251<\/strong> Ethics Credits: 3<\/span><\/p>\n

PHL 252<\/strong> Medical Ethics Credits: 3<\/span><\/p>\n

PHL 255<\/strong> Environmental Ethics Credits: 3<\/span><\/p>\n

HE 485\/585<\/strong> Bioethics and Public Health Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

Electives <\/em>Credits: 5-8<\/var><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

BI 315<\/strong> Cell Biology Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

BI 331<\/strong> General Microbiology Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

BI 426<\/strong> Developmental\/Molecular Biology Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 322<\/strong> Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 345<\/strong> Introduction to Toxicology Credits: 3<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 370<\/strong> Selected Topics in Chemistry Credits: 1-3<\/span><\/p>\n

CH 401<\/strong> Research Credits: 1-3<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ 213<\/strong> Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ\/ANTH 322<\/strong> Forensic Anthropology Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ 328<\/strong> Forensic Osteology Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ 333<\/strong> Forensic DNA Analysis Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ 341<\/strong> Introduction to GIS Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ 342<\/strong> Strategic Crime Analysis with GIS Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

ES 341<\/strong> Introduction to GIS Credits: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

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