Master of Science in Forensic Science and Law
Suggested Course Sequence
Year 1 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 151 | Atomic and Molecular Principles | 4 |
| CHEM 151L | Intro Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 115 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIOL 111/L | Biology I/Lab | 4 |
| UCOR 101 | Thinking & Writing | 3 |
| UCOR 100 | Research & Information Skills | 1 |
|
IFSL 100 |
Forensic Science and Law Undergraduate Seminar I | 1 |
Year 1 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 152 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 152L | Quantitative Analysis Lab II | 1 |
| MATH 116 | Calculus II | 4 |
| BIOL 112/L | Biology II/Lab | 4 |
| UCOR 102 | Imaginary Literature & Critical Writing | 3 |
| FORE 101 | Forensic Science & Criminal Law | 2 |
Year 2 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 211/L | Organic Chemistry Lab I/Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 201/L | Physics for Life Sciences I/Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 302W | Scientific Writing | 3 |
| BIOL 212 | Cellular & Molecular Biology | 4 |
Year 2 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 212/L | Organic Chemistry II/Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 202/L | Physics for Life Sciences II/Lab | 4 |
| MATH 225 | Intro to Biostatistics | 3 |
| UCOR 132 | Basic Philosophical Questions | 3 |
| FORE 201 | Philosophical Ethics of Law & Science | 2 |
| IFSL 200 | Forensic Science and Law Undergraduate Seminar II | 1 |
Year 3 - Fall Semester
(3.0 cumulative GPA and 2.5 GPA in math & science required to enter 3rd year)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 340 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 401 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 301 | Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences | 4 |
| MATH 335 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
| FORE 410 | Forensic Investigation I | 2 |
| FORE 301W | Wrongful Convictions | 2 |
| FORE 300 | Professional Development I | 0/1 |
Year 3 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 371W/R | Forensic Chemistry Laboratory & Recitation | 3 |
| CHEM 402 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 305/305R | Advanced Skills Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 479 | Forensic Molecular Biology | 3 |
| FORE 411 | Forensic Investigation II | 2 |
| TAFR | Faith & Reason | 3 |
| FORE 320 | Professional Development II | 0/1 |
| UCOR 141-143 | Theology | 3 |
Year 4 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 514W/R | Advanced Forensic Chemistry Laboratory & Recitation | 3 |
| BIOL 530W | DNA Methods/Population Genetics | 4 |
| FORE 401 | American Legal History | 1 |
| FORE 402 | Torts | 1 |
| BIOL 568 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| TASJ | Social Justice | 3 |
| SPRG 108 | Service Learning in Science | 0/1 |
| FORE 400w | Professional Development III | 1 |
| FORE 480 | Independent Research Forensics | 1 |
| CHEM 691* | Seminar | 0 |
Year 4 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| FORE 421 | Environmental Law | 1 |
| FORE 510 | Ethics in Forensic Science & Professional Responsibilities | 1 |
| FORE 522 | Quality Assurance & Lab Administration Management | 2 |
| TAGD | Global Diversity | 3 |
| TACA | Creative Arts | 3 |
| FORE 420W | Professional Development IV | 1 |
| FORE 480 | Independent Research Forensics | 1 |
| BIOL 490 | Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL | Elective (300+, BS trk)** | 3 |
Year 5 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| FORE 501 | Trace Evidence & Environmental | 3 |
| FORE 521 | Forensic DNA Analysis/Interpretation/Statistics | 3 |
| FORE 540 | Constitutional Criminal Procedure | 1 |
| FORE 541 | Latent Print Analysis | 1 |
| FORE 550 | Journal Club/Research | 1 |
| FORE 610 | Trace Evidence Application Lab | 1 |
| FORE 620 | Serology/DNA Application Lab | 1 |
| FORE 650 | Adv DNA Tpcs/Non-Human DNA | 1 |
| IFSL 565 | Forensic Pathology | 1 |
| FORE 500 | Internship (optional) | 0 |
Year 5 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| FORE 511 | Forensic Drug Analysis | 2 |
| FORE 513 | Firearms & Toolmarks | 2 |
| FORE 525 | Forensic Toxicology | 2 |
| FORE 535 | Evidence/Case Management | 1 |
| FORE 545 | Explosives & Arson Investigations | 2 |
| FORE 555 | Expert Qualification | 1 |
| FORE 630 | Chemistry/Toxicology/Arson Application Lab | 1 |
| FORE 640 | Research Defense | 1 |
| IFSL 600 | Graduate Professional Seminar | 1 |
*MS Forensic Science & Law/BA in Biochemistry
**MS Forensic Science & Law/BS in Biology
Curriculum subject to final Bayer School approval