{"id":1441,"date":"2013-08-09T15:47:09","date_gmt":"2013-08-09T19:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-18-19\/?page_id=1441"},"modified":"2019-06-04T11:23:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T15:23:54","slug":"forensic-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/catalog-18-19\/forensic-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Forensic Science (B.S.) &#8211; CAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<span id=\"Forensic_Science_B.S.\"><h1>Forensic Science (B.S.)<\/h1><\/span>\n<div class='toc toc'>\n<br>Jump to:\n<ol class='toc-odd level-1'>\n\t\t<ol class='toc-even level-2'>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Faculty\">Faculty<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Description\">Description<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Major_Requirements\">Major Requirements<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Program_Policies\">Program Policies<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Course_Descriptions\">Course Descriptions<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class='toc-end'>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<span id=\"Faculty\"><h2>Faculty<\/h2><\/span>\n<p><a id=\"deboyc587\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. Cynthia DeBoy, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biology (program chair)<br \/>\n<a id=\"hsiehs593\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. Shizuka Hsieh, Associate Professor of Chemistry<br \/>\n<a id=\"mossp871\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Dr. Patrice E. Moss, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biochemistry<br \/>\n<a id=\"mostowyt699\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Mr. Thomas Mostowy, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice<br \/>\n<a id=\"scottve299\" class=\"profiletrigger\"><\/a>Mr. Vernon Scott, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice<style type=\"text\/css\">\na.dyn_course_off{padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/plus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important}\n.coursedesc  { display: block; background-color:#fffde5; padding-left:15px; }\na.dyn_course_on{display: block; background-color:#fffde5; margin-top:5px; padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/minus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important; font-weight:bold; line-height:normal; display:block}\n        <\/style><\/p>\n<span id=\"Description\"><h2>Description<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>The Forensic Science major provides a solid foundation in the biology and chemistry necessary for many forensic investigations, with applications relevant to crime laboratories.\u00a0Students learn how science informs criminal investigations through courses in forensic science and criminal justice. Laboratory coursework gives students hands-on experience with instrumentation essential for analyzing body tissue and fluid samples, including DNA fingerprinting, and detecting chemicals for material evidence, including controlled substance determination. The major is intended for future crime lab employees, such as DNA analysts, forensic scientist\/specialists, and criminalists (firearms\/serology\/toxicology) as well as for those students interested in\u00a0pursuing graduate degrees in Forensic Science fields.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Major_Requirements\"><h2>Major Requirements<\/h2><\/span>\n<p><strong>Required Courses <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 114<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 101<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 102<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 103<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 104<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 220<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 223<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 224<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 498<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 111<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 112<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 221<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 223<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 222<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 224<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 350<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 351<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CJUS 101<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CJUS 307<\/span> or <span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CJUS 309<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >MATH 110<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >MATH 125<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 499<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Majors must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >PHYS 111<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >PHYS 112<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elective Courses (5-8 credits)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 334<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 444<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 432<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >MATH 210<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >PSYC 323<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><script>\nfunction toggleCourse(control) {\n\tif ($(control).hasClass('dyn_course_off')) {\n    \t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_off').addClass('dyn_course_on');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t}\n    } else {\n\t\t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_on').addClass('dyn_course_off');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideUp();\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideUp();\n\t\t}\n\t}\n}\n<\/script>Pre-requisite courses: PSYC 101 and a 200-level PSYC course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span id=\"Program_Policies\"><h2>Program Policies<\/h2><\/span>\n<p><strong>Grades in Major Courses:<\/strong>\u00a0Students are required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all courses counted to fulfill the requirements for the major.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pass\/No Pass:<\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b>Courses fulfilling the major requirement may not be taken pass\/no pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Assessment:<\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b>The senior assessment consists of a written paper and oral presentation, normally in conjunction with NSCM499. Students are required to earn a grade of &#8220;C&#8221; (2.0) or better in NSCM 499.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre- and Co-Requisites:<\/strong> Majors must work closely with their advisors to make sure that they meet any and all pre- and co-requisite requirements, particularly around mathematics courses that are required for various science courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TELL Policy:<\/strong>\u00a0TELL credits do not count towards the major in Forensic Science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfer Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0Transfer credit will be awarded after appropriate program review and approval.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Course_Descriptions\"><h2>Course Descriptions<\/h2><\/span>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\na.dyn_course_off{padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/plus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important}\n.coursedesc  { display: block; background-color:#fffde5; padding-left:15px; }\na.dyn_course_on{display: block; background-color:#fffde5; margin-top:5px; padding-left:15px; background-image:url(\/interactive\/catalog\/minus.png); background-repeat:no-repeat; border-bottom:none !important; font-weight:bold; line-height:normal; display:block}\n        <\/style><span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 114<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 220<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 223<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 224<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 333<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 334<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >BIOL 444<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 111<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 112<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 221<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 222<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 223<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 224<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 350<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 351<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CHEM 432<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CJUS 101<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >CJUS 309<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >MATH 110<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >MATH 125<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >MATH 210<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 101<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 102<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 103<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 104<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 498<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >NSCM 499<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >PHYS 111<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >PHYS 112<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"\" title=\"NO MATCHING EVENT ID FOUND IN DATABASE\" >PSYC 323<\/span> <script>\nfunction toggleCourse(control) {\n\tif ($(control).hasClass('dyn_course_off')) {\n    \t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_off').addClass('dyn_course_on');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideDown('slow');\n\t\t}\n    } else {\n\t\t$(control).removeClass('dyn_course_on').addClass('dyn_course_off');\n\t\tif ($(control).next().is('span')) {\n\t\t\t$(control).next().slideUp();\n\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t$(control).parent().next().slideUp();\n\t\t}\n\t}\n}\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forensic Science (B.S.) Faculty Dr. Cynthia DeBoy, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biology (program chair) Dr. Shizuka Hsieh, Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Patrice E. Moss, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biochemistry Mr. Thomas Mostowy, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Mr. Vernon Scott, Assistant Professor of Criminal JusticePre-requisite courses: PSYC 101 and a 200-level PSYC course Program Policies Grades in Major Courses:\u00a0Students are required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all courses counted to fulfill the requirements for the major. Pass\/No Pass:\u00a0Courses fulfilling the major requirement may not be taken pass\/no pass. 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