Biology - Forensic Biology Concentration

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This concentration allows students to explore the forensic science applications of disciplines such as human biology, wildlife biology, molecular biology, microscopy, and quantitative analysis with the goal of preparing for careers or graduate study in the forensic sciences. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience, including at the Forensic Research Outdoor Station.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology Department page.

Forensic Biology Concentration 35 Credits

See Biology for complete list of required courses.

Forensic Biology Core 27 Credits

AN 360 - Forensic Taphonomy 2 Credits
BI 128 - Fundamentals of Forensic Science 4 Credits
BI 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 3 Credits
BI 213L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (LAB) 1 Credits
BI 290 - Seminar 1 Credits (Seminar in Forensic Science)
BI 308 - Forensic Biology 4 Credits
BI 408 - Forensic Microscopy 4 Credits
BI 412 - Biostatistics 4 Credits
BI 438 - Forensic Entomology 4 Credits

Forensic Biology Electives 8 Credits

Choose eight credits from the following:

AN 473 - Human Osteology 4 Credits *
BI 203 - Medical Microbiology 5 Credits
BI 214 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 3 Credits and
BI 214L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (LAB) 1 Credits
BI 221 - Comparative Anatomy 4 Credits
BI 240 - Conservation Biology 4 Credits
BI 288 - Research in Biology 1-4 Credits
BI 303 - General Microbiology 5 Credits
BI 402 - Microbial Ecology 4 Credits
BI 406 - Advanced Cell Biology 4 Credits
BI 418 - Molecular Biology 4 Credits
BI 424 - Entomology 4 Credits
BI 426 - Human Histology 4 Credits
BI 442 - Wildlife Management 4 Credits
BI 446 - Genomics 4 Credits
BI 460 - Ichthyology 4 Credits
BI 462 - Ornithology 4 Credits
BI 463 - Mammalogy 4 Credits
BI 488 - Advanced Research in Biology 1-4 Credits
BI 499 - Internship 1-6 Credits
CH 325 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits and
CH 327 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Credits
CH 450 - Biochemistry I 4 Credits

Forensic Biology Notes

Students in Forensic Biology Concentration are encouraged (but not required) to do an additional relevant minor and/or certificate to increase the breadth of their preparation for their career. Suggestions include Anthropology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation, and Forensic Anthropology.

*Students interested in this course should note that it requires additional upper-level prerequisites not listed in this concentration.