Plan of Study – Biology for Forensic Science Majors

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Biology for Forensic Science Majors: Minor

Minor Courses (Minimum of 26 semester hours required.)

BIO 1030 General Biology I (3 s.h.)

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent, one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended. Corequisite: BIO 1030.LB.

BIO1030L General Biology I Lab (1 s.h.)

Laboratory investigating fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1110 or equivalent, one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 1030.

BIO 1040 General Biology II (3 s.h.)

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 and BIO 1030.LB recommended but not required. Corequisite: BIO 1040.LB.

BIO1040L General Biology II Lab (1 s.h.)

Laboratory course investigating fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 and BIO 1030.LB recommended but not required. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 1040.

BIO 2450 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 s.h.)

Study of anatomical terminology, the cell, the sense organs, and the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry. Corequisite: BIO 2450.LB.

BIO2450L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1 s.h.)

Lab course studying the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 2450.

BIO 2460 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 s.h.)

Study of circulation, respiration, digestion, excretion, reproduction and development, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 2450. Corequisite: BIO 2460.LB.

BIO2460L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1 s.h.)

Lab course studying the structure and function of the circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and male and female reproductive systems. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 2460.

BIO 3010 Genetics (3 s.h.)

Principles of genetic theory that provide a working knowledge of the three divisions of genetics: transmission genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Topics include cell division, principles of heredity, statistical analysis, microbial genetics, cancer genetics, genetics in metabolism, development and behavior, and genetic engineering. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1030 or BIO 2260; MTH 2350. Corequisite: BIO 3010.LB.

BIO3010L Genetics Lab (1 s.h.)

Lab course utilizing both classical and modern genetics experiments to give students hands-on exposure to scientific techniques and equipment. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 3010.

BIO 4010/4640 Option (Choose from: BIO 4010, or BIO(FOR*) 4640 and BIO(FOR*) 4640 LB.)

BIO 4010 Population Genetics (BIO*/FOR) (3 s.h.)

Theory and application of population genetics with emphasis on mathematical and statistical methods for describing specific populations, genetic make-up and diversity. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3010, MTH 1210, and MTH 2350.

FOR 4640 Toxicology (BIO/FOR*) (3 s.h.)

Non-laboratory study of cellular and human pathophysiology as a result of toxic insult. Exploration of toxicants includes analysis of impact of human exposure and disease, as well as the forensic examination of samples for toxicants. Prerequisites: BIO 1030, CHM 2210; BIO 2250 or BIO 2460 recommended. Corequisite: FOR 4640.LB

FOR4640L Toxicology Lab (BIO/FOR*) (1 s.h.)

Laboratory experience includes hands-on training in the use of specialized instrumentation for forensic toxicology and the analysis of forensic chemical evidence. Laboratory meets 3 hours per week. Corequisite: FOR 4640.00

BIO 4410 Molecular Biology (2 s.h.)

Introductory course in molecular biology, which includes a comprehensive overview of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome structure and function examined through the lens of molecular biotechnology. Lecture meets 2 hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3010 and CHM 3610 (BIO). Corequisite: BIO 4410.LB.

BIO4410L Molecular Biology Lab (1 s.h.)

In the laboratory setting, students utilize and become familiar with practical application of molecular biology techniques. Lab meets 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 4410.