Biology - Forensic Science Curriculum

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

First Year

Biological Sciences Orientation
Introductory Biology I, II
General Chemistry I, II
General Chemistry Lab I, II
Mathematical Analysis I, II
Physical Education I, II
College Composition
General Education Humanities/Communications Discipline Requirement

Second Year

Basics of Microbiology
Organic Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry Lab I, II
Introductory Physics I, II
Intellectual Heritage I, II
Forensic Analysis I
Introduction to Sociology
Biological Sciences Colloquium
Biology/Forensic Science Elective

Third Year

Molecular Structure in Biochemistry
Biostatistics
Nucleic Acid Biochemistry or Intermediary Metabolic Biochemistry
Forensic Genetics
Crime and Society
General Education Humanities/Communications Discipline Requirement
General Education Electives
General Education/Biology Electives
Biology/Forensic Science Electives
Internship/Research (summer)

Fourth Year

Biological Sciences Seminar I, II
General Education and/or Free Electives
Biology/Forensic Science 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.