Microbiology - Forensic Science Curriculum

The following is a typical curriculum for Microbiology-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
Intellectual Heritage I, II
Forensic Analysis
Introduction to Sociology (recommended)
Biological Sciences Colloquium
Advanced Microbiology-Forensic Focus
General Education Humanities/Communications Discipline Requirement

Third Year

Applied Microbiology
Molecular Structure in Biochemistry
Introductory Physics I, II
Public Speaking
General Education Humanities/Communications Discipline
Clinical Immunology
Analytical Chemistry-Forensic Focus
Analytical Chemistry Lab
Nucleic Acid Biochemistry or Intermediary Metabolic Biochemistry
Microbiology Program Elective
Internship/Research (summer)

Fourth Year

Biological Sciences Seminar I, II
Microbial Physicology
Biostatistics
General Education Humanities/Communications Discipline Requirement
Crime and Society
Genetics or Genetics in Forensic Science
Microbiology Program Electives
Non-major, Non-Department Elective

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.