Department of ChemistryForensic Chemistry Major (BS)
Degree Requirements
The major in Forensic Chemistry requires the completion of all the core and ancillary courses that are listed below, as well as satisfying the University's General Education (GenEd) requirements. A grade of C or better must be earned in each of the required core and ancillary courses. Students must undergo and pass a background investigation prior to enrolling in CHEM 395 (Internship in Chemistry) for working in a crime lab, as mandated by all law enforcement labs as well as employment as a Forensic Chemist.
| CHEM 110/111 | General Chemistry I,II (4,4) |
|---|---|
| CHEM 210 | Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (4) |
| CHEM 301 | Professional Ethics for Scientists (3) |
| CHEM 310 | Instrumentation in Analytical Chemistry (3) |
| CHEM 323 | Inorganic Chemistry (4) |
| CHEM 331/332 | Organic Chemistry I,II (5,5) |
| CHEM 345 | Principles of Physical Chemistry (3) |
| CHEM 351 | Biochemistry I (3) |
| CHEM 363 | Chemistry of Dangerous Drugs (3) |
| CHEM 367 | Forensic Chemistry (3) |
| CHEM 395 | Internship in Chemistry (2) |
| CHEM 480 | Chemical Toxicology (3) |
| BIOL 201 | General Biology (4) |
|---|---|
| BIOL 309 | Principles of Genetics (4) |
| BIOL 409 | Molecular Biology (3) |
| BIOL 410 | Molecular Biology Laboratory (2) |
| MATH 231 | Basic Statistics (3) |
| MATH 211 | Calculus for Applications (3) or |
| MATH 273 | Calculus I (4) |
| PHYS 211/212 | General Physics I,II (non-calculus) (4,4) or |
| PHYS 241/242 | General Physics I,II (4,4) |
Course work in Quality Assurance, Laboratory Safety, Forensic Documentation, Moot Court, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice and Law are ancillary courses offered through different departments within the University. The Criminal Justice and Law courses will be used to fulfill various General Education requirements.
Department of Chemistry
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Towson University
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Towson, MD 21252