Forensic Science

At Middle Tennessee State University student looking to pursue a forensic science major is required to earn 120 credit hours to graduate with a forensic science degree. According to the Forensic Science Academic Map, found in the Forensic science section on the MTSU website, as a freshman, a student must earn 29 credit hours of Expository Writing and Research and Argumentative Writing which focus on a variety of analytical writing and utilizing resources for the purpose of research. General Biology I and General Biology Lab I focuses on biological processes, cellularly and General Biology II and General Biology Lab II focus mostly on plant and animal ecology. General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I is a pathway from high school chemistry …show more content…
The lab for this class applies the information learned to real-life situations. Quantitative Analysis is a lecture that teaches students how to analyze gravimetric, volumetric, optical, and electrochemical examples from clinical chemistry, water pollution chemistry, occupational health and safety, and industrial chemistry. Genetics and Genetics Lab is introductory to genetics lecture that teaches techniques and experiments used in modern genetic research. A sophomore with a major in Forensic Science will, of course, have to take Forensic Science classes like Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Investigation which teach students general investigative responsibilities and techniques. These classes also cause a student to take an advanced approach to various elements of criminal