Western Oregon University
Chemistry- Forensic Option 2011-2012
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 221, 222, & 223 General Chemistry | CH 221, 222, & 223 General Chemistry | 15 |
| CH 334, 335, 336 Organic Chemistry | *CH 241, 242, 243 Organic Chemistry | 15 |
|
MTH 251& 252 Calculus I, II |
MTH 251 & 252 Calculus I, II |
9
|
| MTH 243 Intro. to Probability & Statistics | MTH 243 Statistics I | 4 |
PHY 201, 202, & 203 General Physics OR PHY 211, 212, & 213 General Physics (calculus) |
PHY 201, 202, & 203 General Physics OR PHY 211, 212, & 213 General Physics (calculus) |
12
15 |
BI 101, 102, & 103 General Biology or BI 211, 212, & 213 Principles of Biology |
BI 101, 102, & 103 General Biology or BI 211, 212, & 213 Principles of Biology |
12-15 |
CJ 213 Intro. to Criminal Justice |
CJA 111 Intro to Criminal Justice System: Police | 3 |
*all 3 organic chemistry courses must be completed for the series to transfer to WOU.
Notes
The B.A. requires MTH 252, CS 121 or 161 (PCC’s BA 131 or CAS 133 or CIS 121) and completion of the third term of the second year of a modern language course. The B.S. requires a combined 12 credit hours of course work in mathematics and computer science including MTH 252 and CS 121 or 161 (PCC’s BA 131 or CAS 133 or CIS 121) For this major the six hours of writing intensive course work should come from CH 350W, CH 407W, CH 461W and CH 462W. The sequence PH 201, 202, 203 or PH 211, 212, 213 is to be completed as the LACC science requirement.
Formal admission is required for all students seeking a chemistry or chemistry – forensic chemistry option degree. Typically, application for admission will be made at the end of a student’s sophomore year.
Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry to criminal investigation. This major is recommended for individuals who wish to pursue a career in criminal investigation, in the laboratory analysis of forensic evidence, or pursue graduate study in forensic science. This course of study would also develop the analytical skills required for careers in other areas of civil law such as environmental pollution, accident investigation and product liability. Due to the nature of forensic investigations, the forensic chemist requires a strong background in chemical analysis and must be able to effectively communicate the results of laboratory analyses in reports and in the courtroom. The curriculum is designed so that the major provides a strong theoretical and experimental background in chemistry as well as written and oral communication skills. This major may only be taken in conjunction with the Forensics minor designated for chemistry majors. The minor provides specialized training in forensics. Students in the program will benefit from experience gained via the required practicum.
Additional Requirements
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: November 2011