Forensic Science
General
Program Title
Forensic Science
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
The Forensic Science minor is an interdisciplinary program that integrates courses related to the theory and practice of forensic science. The courses offered in the forensic science minor are designed to familiarize individuals with methods and techniques currently employed in the field so that they have a working knowledge and understanding of the forensic science discipline. This minor is not designed to train individuals to be forensic scientists, rather it is designed to assist individuals in planning for continued study and practice in one of the many fields of forensic science.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Required GPA for graduation
2
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of crime scene processing, including locating, documenting, recovering, and handling forensic evidence.
Outcome
Evaluate the significance of distinctive characteristics of different classes of evidence, including fingerprints, impressions, and trace evidence.
Outcome
Describe how knowledge of human anatomy can be applied to the analyses of human remains to inform forensic investigations of human identification and events surrounding death.
Outcome
Perform basic analyses of chemical and biological evidence.
Outcome
Articulate the legal and ethical considerations confronted by forensic scientists in the analysis and interpretation of evidence and the dissemination of knowledge gained from these analyses.
Outcome
Explain how criminal investigations are a cooperative, multidisciplinary effort between specialists from a variety of fields.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8100
Program Code
8100.01