Nov 10, 2024

Catalog 2017-18

Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Forensic Science, Science Transfer Pattern

Important Information

Short Description

The forensic science program at CCBC provides you with a specialization in forensic investigation as it relates to crime. Students learn investigative techniques and data analysis coupled with critical-thinking, verbal and written communication skills that are essential for the constantly evolving forensic science disciplines.

Type of Credential

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Science
Transfer Pattern - Forensic Science

Program Code

P 156

Contacts and Additional Information

Coordinators for Biology and Forensic Science:

Catonsville Coordinator: August 15 - June 15
Encarni Trueba
443-840-4682 or etrueba@ccbcmd.edu

Dundalk Coordinator: August 15 - June 15
Robin Minor
443-840-3756 or rminor@ccbcmd.edu

Essex Coordinator: August 15 - June 15
Stephanie Rafferty-Thompson
443-840-2672 or srafferty @ccbcmd.edu

Department Chair (all campuses): year-round
Christine DeStefano
443-840-2673 or cdestefano@ccbcmd.edu

Assistant Dean for Science (all campuses): year-round
David O’Neill
443-840-2663 or doneill@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several Science and General Education classes offer PLA. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Semester Sequence

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 .

Semester 1*

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credit(s).
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s). **
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

BIOL 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s). (recommended)
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 165 or MATH 251) 4 Credit(s).

Semester 3

BIOL 126 - Forensic Biology 4 Credit(s). (recommended)
CHEM 200 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit(s).
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
PHYS 101 or PHYS 151 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4

CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credit(s).
CHEM 203 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
PHYS 102 or PHYS 251 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective - 2 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Transfer Pattern*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 30 Credits

General Education Requirements:

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credit(s).
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s). **
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Arts and Humanities 3 Credits.
Mathematics: MATH 165 or MATH 251 4 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 30 Credits

Program Requirements:

CHEM 133 - General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
CHEM 200 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit(s).
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credit(s).
CHEM 203 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit(s).
Physics Requirement (calculus-based PHYS 151 is suggested but not required by UB for transfer):
PHYS 151 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s).
PHYS 251 - General Physics II 4 Credit(s).
or
PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s).
PHYS 102 - Fundamentals of Physics II 4 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose 10 credits.

BIOL 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s). (recommended)
BIOL 126 - Forensic Biology 4 Credit(s). (recommended)
Any elective 2 Credits.
Additional electives (if not taking BIOL 109 and BIOL 126 ) up to 8 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

**In order to take CHEM 131 , students must have done one of the following:

Completed CHEM 107 and CHEM 108 with a grade of C or better, OR
Passed the Chemistry placement exam and completed or tested out of (ENGL 052 and RDNG 052) or ACLT 052, and MATH 083, OR
Received permission from the Physical Sciences department chair.

***In order to take PHYS 151 , students must have completed MATH 251 with a C or higher and done one of the following:

Completed high school Physics, OR
Completed PHYS 101 with a grade of C or better, OR
Received permission from the Physical Sciences department chair.

Note: Students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s program should seek recommendations for their CCBC coursework from Department and transfer coordinators of the institutions to which they intend to transfer. The courses listed above meet the transfer requirements of the University of Baltimore and Mountain State University (West Virginia); however, students generally are required to meet other requirements such as an overall B average, a B or better in all Science courses, a clean criminal record, no history of drug use, and ability to pass a polygraph test and background check.

Transfer Pattern Description

This degree pattern is designed to prepare students to transfer to colleges and universities that offer a four-year degree with a major in Forensic Science. Beyond the General Education requirements and options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. The courses shown are typically required to transfer to Forensic Science Programs at the University of Baltimore and Mountain State University (West Virginia). Students planning to transfer to other colleges should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor at the transfer institution for information about specific requirements.

Criminal Justice:
Students interested in the fields of law enforcement, criminalistics, juvenile services, private security, parole and probation, corrections and law should consider the Criminal Justice program listed in the Programs of Study sections of this catalog. The CCBC Criminal Justice program does not prepare a student for a career in the forensic sciences.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

apply forensic science and biological principles required for entry into a four-year degree program at a college of university with a Forensic Science degree;
make and record observations and accurate measurements in an investigative laboratory setting using the scientific method;
communicate the results of laboratory investigations, orally and in writing, in a thorough and accurate manner;
use technology to gather and analyze data and/or to perform calculations used in the study of forensic science; and
develop and apply scientific literacy to forensic science.