Forensic Chemistry

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Associate in General Studies

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Chemistry Course Descriptions

Dean:  Dr. Hasan Naima
Coordinator:  Dr. Edward Kremer

Curriculum pathway leading to an Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences for students seeking a transfer degree to a 4-year institution.

The Department of Forensic Chemistry supports the mission of the college and of the Division of Mathematics, Science, and Technology by providing transfer education, career education, and general education opportunities. The faculty are committed to providing a learning environment in which students are exposed to a variety of teaching methods and active learning experiences.

The goal for this program is the continuation of degree in forensic, chemistry, dentistry, pre-law, pre-med, environmental science, etc.

General Education Requirements

College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number Course Title Hours
Basic Skill Requirements (12 credit hours)  
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
ENGL 102 Composition II** 3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication		 3
MATH 122 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I** 5
Total 14
Humanities Requirements
  Literature Core Elective 3
Total 3
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
PSYC 101 Psychology 3
Total 3
Natural and Physical Science Requirements
CHEM 111 College Chemistry I and Lab 5
  Biology Elective 4-5
Total 9-10
Total General Education Requirements 30-33
Forensic Chemistry Requirements
CHEM 101 Introduction to Forensic Science and Laboratory 5
CHEM 112 College Chemistry II and Lab* 5
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I* and 3
CHEM 213 Organic Chemistry I Lab* 2
CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry II * and 3
CHEM 214 Organic Chemistry II Lab* 2
CHEM 201 Forensic Science Analytical Techniques* 3
  Physics Elective 4-5
  Computer Science of Foreign Language Course 3-5
Total Forensic Chemistry Requirements 30-33
Total for an Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Forensic Chemistry Degree 60-66

*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an adviser to determine correct placement.