Biochemistry - Forensic Science Curriculum

The following is a typical curriculum for Biochemistry-Forensic Science students entering USP in Fall 2008; current students should refer to their academic advisor for their curricula.

First Year

Chemical Sciences Orientation
Principles Chemistry I, II
Principles Chemistry Lab I, II
Introductory Biology I, II
Mathematical Analysis I, II
College Composition
Introduction to Literature
Physical Education I, II
General Education Humanities or Social Science Discipline Requirement

Second Year

Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II
Principles of Organic Chemistry Lab I, II
Basic Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematical Analysis III
Introduction to Biostatistics
Physics I, II
Intellectual Heritage I, II
Forensic Analysis I

Third Year

Principles of Analytical Chemistry-Forensic Focus
Analytical Chemistry Lab
Physical Chemistry I
Molecular Structure in Biochemistry
Intermediary Metabolic Biochemistry
Biochemistry Lab I, II
Discussions in Chemistry
Literature of Chemistry 
Genetics-Forensic Focus
Public Speaking
Basics of Microbiology or Physical Chemistry II
Crime and Society

Fourth Year

Seminar in Chemistry I, II
Physical Chemistry Lab I
Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
Biochemistry Program Electives
Cell Biology
General Education Humanities or Social Science Discipline Requirements
Forensic Science Internship/Research
Free Electives

Additional general education courses are required as part of this program.

For detailed course descriptions and other information about the curriculum, see the USP catalog.