Forensic Sciences Option in Biochemistry Program Requirements
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor's degree in biochemistry and for entry into the biology, chemistry or crime scene investigation track of the forensic sciences master's program. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson core curriculum. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Some secondary requirements, which are noted by an asterisk (*) in the list below, can also be used to fulfill a core curriculum requirement. Courses with one or more pre-or co-requisites are listed in the course description.
Major Requirements:
BIO 113
BIO 113L
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Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics
Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics Lab
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BIO 230
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Genetics
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BIOCH 327
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Biochemistry
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BIOCH 327L
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Biochemistry Lab
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BIOCH 427
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Advanced Biochemistry
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CHEM 115
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General Chemistry I
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CHEM 115L
CHEM 115S
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General Chemistry I Laboratory
General Chemistry I SoLVE
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CHEM 116
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General Chemistry II
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CHEM 116L
CHEM 116S
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General Chemistry II Laboratory
General Chemistry II SoLVE
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CHEM 210
CHEM 210L
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Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
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CHEM 211
CHEM 211L
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Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
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CHEM 213
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Electronic Literature Searching
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Elective courses Group 1
Select two from the following list: (Students interested in the chemistry track must choose CHEM 333; students interested in the biology track must choose BIO 310 or BIO 330)
BIO 310
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Cell Biology
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BIO 330
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Molecular Genetics
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CHEM 333
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Physical Chemistry
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Elective courses Group 2
Select three from the following list:
(one must be CHEM, one must be BIO and at least two of the courses must be at the 300 level or higher; advisors help students choose electives based on the desired graduate track):
BIO 203
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Microbiology
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BIO 255
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Techniques in Molecular Biology
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BIO 310
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Cell Biology (if not used as a group 1 elective)
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BIO 330
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Molecular Genetics (if not used as a group 1 elective)
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BIO 335
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Immunology
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BIO 355
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Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology
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BIO 430
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Bioinformatics
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BIOCH 365
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Independent Research in Biochemistry
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CHEM 310/310L
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Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Lab
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CHEM 320/320L
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Inorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Lab
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CHEM 330/330L
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Advanced Organic Chemistry and
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Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab
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CHEM 333
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Physical Chemistry (if not used as a group 1 elective)
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CHEM 340
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Medicinal Chemistry
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CHEM 410/410L
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Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Lab
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CHEM 431/431L
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Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and
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Physical Chem: Quantum Mechanics Lab
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CHEM 432/432L
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Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and
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Physical Chemistry:Thermodynamics Lab
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MATH 235
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Statistical Methods
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MT 325
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Physiological Chemistry
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MT 425
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Clinical Biochemistry
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Secondary Requirements:
ART 540
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Forensic Photography
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FSCI 101
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Survey of Forensic Science
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FSCI 400
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Senior Forensic Science Seminar
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FSCI 655
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Practicum Rotations
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MATH 220
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Calculus I*
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PHIL 415
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Professional Ethics*
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PHYS 210
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General Physics I* or
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PHYS 215
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General Physics I with Calculus*
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PHYS 211
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General Physics II* or
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PHYS 216
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General Physics II with Calculus*
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SCI 100
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School of the Sciences New Student Seminar
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