2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Biology: Forensic Emphasis, BS

Common Core - Credits: 37

Biblical Literacy

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Writing and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

CHEM 1105 - General Chemistry I Credits: 5
MATH 2204 - Calculus I Credits: 4

Wellness and Lifelong Fitness

PHED 1001 - The Wellness Lifestyle Credits: 1

History and Literature

ENGL 2013 - European Civilization: Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2023 - Modern West: Literature Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - European Civilization: History Credits: 3
HIST 2023 - Modern West: History Credits: 3

Philosophy and Fine Arts

Select One Course:

FNAR 2063 - Arts and Western Culture Credits: 3
FNAR 2163 - Arts and Ideas Credits: 3
PHIL 1043 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 6

Select Two Courses:

Communication course Credits: 3
Criminal Justice course Credits: 3
Economics course Credits: 3
English course Credits: 3
Family Science course Credits: 3
Fine Arts course Credits: 3
History course Credits: 3
Philosophy course Credits: 3
Political Science course Credits: 3
Psychology course Credits: 3
Sociology course Credits: 3
World Language course Credits: 3

Major Requirements - Credits: 65

*All students concentrating in Biology - Forensic Emphasis are required to take the Diagnostic Undergraduate Chemical Knowledge Test.

BIOL 2034 - Plant Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 3014 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 3034 - Environmental Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 3144 - Animal Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 4014 - Genetics Credits: 4
BIOL 4044 - Developmental Biology Credits: 4
CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry II Credits: 5
CHEM 2303 - Analytical Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 3034 - Analytical Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 3104 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 3114 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 4723 - Forensic Chemistry Credits: 3
CRJU 1223 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
GNSC 1001 - Computing for Science I Credits: 1
GNSC 1201 - Cornerstone of Science Credits: 1
GNSC 3301 - Computing for Science II Credits: 1
GNSC 4951 - Science Capstone Credits: 1
MATH 3503 - Computational Statistics Credits: 3
PHYS 2414 - College Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 2424 - College Physics II Credits: 4

Electives - Credits: 12

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 120