Forensics lies at the intersection of Criminal Justice and Science. This interdisciplinary minor fosters a student's appreciation and understanding of biological, chemical and image production concepts in the context of the criminal justice system. The department offers two tracks in the minor to maximize the student's breadth of knowledge.
For students majoring in the sciences
- CJ 100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- CJ 315 - Evidence
- CH 220 - Forensic Chemistry
- FAS 240 - Darkroom Photography
- FAS 245 - Digital Photography
- FAS 272 - Digital Art & Imaging I
- CH 275 - Forensic Analysis
- PS 104 - Forensic Physics
- CS 228 - Computer Forensics
- BI 327 - Genetics
- BI 108 - Microbiology
- BI 318 - Microbiology for Majors as appropriate to his/her major
- CJ 305 - Criminal Procedure
requires CH130
(requires CH 130 or permission of instructor)
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Choose 1 of the following:For students not majoring in a science
- CJ 315 - Evidence Choose one of the following Fine Arts courses:
- FAS 240 - Darkroom Photography
- FAS 245 - Digital Photography
- FAS 272 - Digital Art & Imaging I
- CH 220 - Forensic Chemistry
- PS 104 - Forensic Physics
- CS 228 - Computer Forensics
- Any lab science
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requires CH130
(requires CH 130 or permission of instructor)
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