Forensic Science, Science Transfer Pattern Semester Sequence

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This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credits.
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits.
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits. **

Spring Semester Year 1

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credits.
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry II 3 Credits.
CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts & Humanities 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
MATH 165 - Precalculus 4 Credits.
or
MATH 251 - Calculus I 4 Credits. ***

Fall Semester Year 2

CHEM 200 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits.
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits.
PHYS 151 - General Physics I 4 Credits.
or
PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credits.
BIOL 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 2

CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits.
and
CHEM 203 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits.
or
PHYS 251 - General Physics II 4 Credits.
or
PHYS 102 - Fundamentals of Physics II 4 Credits.
BIOL 126 - Forensic Biology 4 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness & Health 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Global, Historical, & Cultural Perspectives 2 Credits.

Note:

*If a student is required to complete ACDV 101 —Transitioning to College (1 credit), this course should be taken in the first semester and will increase the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit.

**Students must successfully complete the Chemistry placement exam to enter directly into CHEM 121 /CHEM 122 .

***Students must successfully place into MATH 165 or MATH 251 during the ACCUPLACER exam.