Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: Spring 2024 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Biology, Specialization in Forensic Biology, B.S. | |||
This is for planning purposes only, please check with your advisor with questions about your degree progress | ||||
Biology, Specialization in Forensic Biology, B.S.Forensic biology is a rapidly growing sub-discipline of biological sciences dealing with the analyses of biological/genetic properties of evidence in legal matters. Forensic biology draws from many areas of biology including genetics, cell biology, microbiology, medicine, molecular biology, entomology, botany, biochemistry, and wildlife biology. Forensic biologists may work as laboratory scientists receiving evidence including body parts and fluids, DNA, and microbial and soil samples for analyses. While learning concepts and analytical techniques, students will be encouraged to participate in internship opportunities with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation located in the BGSU campus. The Forensic Biology specialization (FB) requires completing of a suite of core courses in basic biology, genetics, microbiology, biological statistics, and cell biology. Elective courses in diverse areas such as evolution, ecology and behavior (Group A) organismal biology (Group B) and cell, molecular and regulatory biology (Group C) provide more specialized training in focus areas. Applied technical training through analytical laboratories, advanced statistics, remote sensing, scanning electron microscopy and light microscopy, forensics in botany and wildlife provide technical expertise essential to the discipline. The required courses in criminal justice gives forensic biology students important knowledge about data handling, evidence chain of custody procedures, and legal experiences in forensics. Independent research, service learning, or internships are also integrated into the program and are critical for career placement. LearningIn addition to the Learning Outcomes for the major in Biological Sciences, upon completion of this specialization, undergraduates will:
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BG Perspective (BGP) RequirementsMust complete at least 1 course in each of the following: English Composition and Oral Communication Quantitative Literacy Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following: Humanities and the Arts Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required Social and Behavioral Sciences Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories: _____________________________ ________ University RequirementsDesignated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements: Cultural Diversity in the US ____________ Composition Requirement: Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36 | ||||
Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC and QL)World Languages and Cultures (_____ yrs of HS_______)Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas. Lab Science_____________________________ ________ Quantitative Literacy________ ________ EITHER MATH 1310 OR MATH 1340 & MATH 1350 Multidisciplinary ComponentSelect from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements. | ||||
Major Requirements | ||||
Core Courses in Biology(16 Credits) Complete courses required for the Specialization and Biology electives. Ensure that you have at least 10 hours of courses at the 4000 level. | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
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BIOL 2000 - Biology Today | ||||
BIOL 2040 - Concepts in Biology I | ||||
BIOL 2050 - Concepts in Biology II | ||||
BIOL 3500 - General Genetics | ||||
BIOL 3510 - Evolution | ||||
Forensic Biology Specialization | ||||
Courses Required(12 Hours) | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
BIOL 3130 - Microbiology | ||||
BIOL 3520 - Laboratory in Genetics | ||||
BIOL 4070 - Cell Biology | ||||
BIOL 4620 - Principles of Biometry | ||||
Electives - Complete at Least 3 Credit Hhrs in Each of the 4 Groups, A-D | ||||
Group A: Evolution, Ecology & Behavior | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
BIOL 3540 - Population and Community Ecology | ||||
BIOL 4200 - Animal Behavior | ||||
BIOL 4290 - Evolutionary Ecology | ||||
BIOL 4450 - Environmental Microbiology | ||||
BIOL 4490 - Epidemiology | ||||
Group B: Organismal Biology | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
BIOL 3310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||||
BIOL 3320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||||
BIOL 4050 - General Parasitology | ||||
BIOL 4060 - Medical Entomology | ||||
BIOL 4140 - Plant Diversity | ||||
BIOL 4260 - Pathogenic Microbiology | ||||
BIOL 4300 - Wildlife Biology | ||||
BIOL 4350 - Entomology | ||||
Group C: Cell, Molecular & Regulatory Biology | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
BIOL 4080 - Molecular Biology | ||||
BIOL 4110 - Animal Physiology | ||||
BIOL 4310 - Developmental Biology | ||||
BIOL 4380 - Endocrinology | ||||
BIOL 4390 - Immunobiology | ||||
BIOL 4660 - Genomics | ||||
Group D: Quantitative & Applied Science | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
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BIOL 4370 - Light Microscopes and 3D Imaging | ||||
BIOL 4460 - Scanning Electron Microscopy | ||||
BIOL 4620 - Principles of Biometry | ||||
BIOL 4890 - Biology Internship | ||||
SEES 3000 - Geospatial Science | ||||
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Total Hours: 38 | ||||
Forensic Biology Required Courses: Chem/Physics/Criminal JusticeA maximum of 5 credit hours from the following courses may be included in the required 10 credit hours of 4000-level Biology required for the major: BIOL 4010, BIOL 4890. These courses may be repeated. | ||||
General Chemistry I | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
CHEM 1230 - General Chemistry I and | ||||
CHEM 1240 - General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||||
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CHEM 1350 - General Chemistry | ||||
General Chemistry II | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
CHEM 1270 - General Chemistry II | ||||
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CHEM 1370 - General Chemistry | ||||
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CHEM 1280 - General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||||
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CHEM 1380 - General Chemistry Laboratory | ||||
Organic Chemistry | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
CHEM 3060 - Basic Organic Chemistry | ||||
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CHEM 3410 - Organic Chemistry and | ||||
CHEM 3440 - Organic Chemistry and | ||||
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CHEM 3450 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||||
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CHEM 3460 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||||
Biochemistry | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
CHEM 3080 - Basic Biochemistry | ||||
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CHEM 4450 - General Biochemistry | ||||
Physics | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
PHYS 2010 - College Physics I | ||||
Criminal Justice | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
CRJU 4400 - Law, Evidence and Procedure in Forensic Science | ||||
Biology Electives:These courses do not meet group requirements, but do count toward the 10 hours of required courses at the 4000 level: BIOL 4700, BIOL 4900 | ||||
Minor Requirements:A “general science” minor is offered to students in place of a conventional minor. Consult your Faculty Advisor. (A conventional minor may also be chosen, usually 20 hours, no Biology courses can be used.) | ||||
For Graduation You Will Need:
Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office. To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation. Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office. | ||||
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