Degree Map
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
BS in Forensic Science — Biology Concentration (2025 - 2026)
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 College English I 1 010 | 3 | ENGL 102 College English II 1 010 | 3 |
| MATH 111 College Algebra 1 030 | 3 | COMM 111 Public Speaking 1 020 | 3 |
| Gen Ed First Year Seminar 070 | 3 | BIOL 210 General Biology I 040 | 4 |
| FS 298 Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 | CHEM 211 General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CJ 191 Introduction to Criminal Justice 050 | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 1st year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Science Course 050 | 3 | Gen Ed Arts and Humanities 060 | 3 |
| BIOL 211 General Biology II | 4 | Gen Ed Arts and Humanities 060 | 3 |
| CHEM 212 General Chemistry II | 5 | Gen Ed Diversity Course 070 | 3 |
| CJ 420 Criminal Evidence | 3 | BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| FS 453 Forensic Serology | 1 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 2nd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101/106 Biological Anthropology/Lab | 4 | BIOL 420 Molecular Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 419 Genetics | 4 | CHEM 524 Intrumental Meth Chem Anal | 4 |
| FS 454 Fingerprint Development and Anal | 1 | ANTH 557 Human Osteology | 3 |
| LAS Oral Communication Competency Course 2 | 3 | LAS Civic Responsibility Competency 2 | 3 |
| LAS Textual Analysis Competency Course 2 | 3 | Open Elective | 1 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 3rd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH 600 Forensic Anthropology | 3 | STAT 370 Elementary Statistics 2 | 3 |
| CHEM 523 Analytical Chemistry | 4 | FS 499 Seminar in FS Techniques | 3 |
| CJ 315 Criminal Law | 3 | BIOL 330 General Microbiology | 5 |
| LAS Cultural Literacy Competency Course 2 | 3 | LAS Technological Literacy Competency Course | 3 |
| Open Elective | 2 | Open Elective | 1 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 4th year: 30
Hours needed to complete the degree: 120
- Requires a C- or higher
- LAS Competency requirements may be met with approved elective, general education or major courses. Please consult your LAS advisor.
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
- 010 English
- 020 Communications
- 030 Math/Statistics
- 040 Natural and Physical Science
- 050 Social and Behavioral Science
- 060 Arts and Humanities
- 070 Institutionally Designated/Diversity