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2020 B.S. Forensic Science Course Plan

124 Credit Hours Beginning Fall 2020, Catalog Year 2021

Review your Degree Audit frequently to make sure your progress to complete your degree requirements is on track.

Regular advising throughout your academic career will help ensure timely completion of all requirements.

The Miami University Bulletin provides guidance on academic policies, program requirements, and course descriptions.

Upper-level science courses may only be offered on a biennial basis. Consult an academic advisor about availability, scheduling and planning your course of study.

First Year, Semester 1
Course Name Hours
ENG 111 English Composition 3
CHM 141 College Chemistry I 3-4
CHM 144 College Chemistry I Lab 2
CJS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
BIO 116 Biological Concepts 4
Total Semester Credit Hours 15-16
First Year, Semester 2
Course Name Hours
CHM 142 College Chemistry II 3
CHM 145 College Chemistry II Lab 2
STC 135 Principles of Public Speaking 3
MTH 151 Calculus Or MTH 125 Pre-Calculus 5
MPF IIB Humanities 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 16
Second Year, Semester 1
Course Name Hours
CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I 3
CJS 235 Forensic Science Survey 2
CHM 121 Intro to Forensic Chemistry 4
CIT 262 Technology, Ethics & Global Society 3
MP-AW Advanced Writing - recommended EGS 215 Workplace Writing 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year, Semester 2
Course Name Hours
CHM 242 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHM 245 Organic Chemistry II Lab 2
PHY 162 Physics for Life Sciences II 4
CJS 272 Forensic & Crime Scene Evidence 3
EGS 215 Workplace Writing or ENG 313 Technical Writing 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 15
Third Year, Semester 1
Course Name Hours
BIO 203 Intro to Cell Biology 3
MBI 201 General Microbiology I  4
MPF III Global Perspectives 3
MPF IIA Creative Arts 3
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 16
Third Year, Semester 2
Course Name Hours
BIO 342 Genetics 3
BIO 364 Molecular Techniques or BIO 464 Lab in Cell & Molecular Biology 2-3
STA 261 Statistics 4
MP-IP Intercultural Perspectives 3
MAJOR Forensic Specialty Elective 3-4
Total Semester Credit Hours 15-17
Fourth Year, Semester 1
Course Name Hours
CHM 363 Analytical Chemistry 3
CHM 364 Analytical Chemistry Lab 2
CJS 411 Law & Expert Testimony 3
MAJOR Forensic Speciality Elective 3
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 14
Fourth Year, Semester 2
Course Name Hours
CAPSTONE Choice - rec'd CJS, CHM or BIO 3
MAJOR Forensic Specialty Elective 3
MAJOR Forensic Specialty Elective 3
ELECTIVE Elective 3
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 15

Abbreviation Key

  • MP-EL = Experiential Learning
  • MPF I = English Composition
  • MPF IIC = Social Science
  • MPF V = Mathematics, Formal Reasoning, Technology
  • MPT = Thematic Sequence
  • MP-AW = Advanced Writing
  • MPF = Global Miami Plan Foundation
  • MPF IIB = Humanities
  • MPF IV = Natural Science
  • MP-IP = Intercultural Perspectives
  • MPF IIA = Creative Arts
  • MPF III = Global Perspectives
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Department of Justice and Community Studies

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