Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry

In 1999, our department began offering a degree track in forensic chemistry.  Over the past decade this program has grown into one of the more popular degrees in our department. The degree is designed to prepare students to step into a job in a forensic laboratory or pursue an advanced degree in forensic chemistry.

Unlike most “forensic science” programs, our program provides students a B. S. degree in chemistry with a focus on forensic analytical techniques used both in the field and in the laboratory.

This program includes two advanced courses in analytical forensic chemistry and a six week internship at a local crime laboratory. Currently, instructors in this program include working professionals from the Orleans and Jefferson Parish Crime Laboratories. Take a moment to review this program and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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Major Requirements

Listed below is a recommended degree plan.  We strongly encourage students to meet with their academic advisor to develop a personalized plan.  This ensures that they are prepared for their careers when they leave Loyola.

Freshman Fall Spring
Major CHEM A105 — A106 General Chemistry I&II Lecture 3 3
Major CHEM A107 — A108 General Chemistry I&II Lab 1 1
Adjunct MATH A257 — A258 Calculus I&II 4 4
Foreign Language A100 — A101 First Year 3 3
Adjunct BIOL A108 — A109 Biology of Organisms Lec/Lab 0 5
Adjunct BIOL A106 Cells and Heredity 3 0
Semester Totals 14 16
Total 30

 

Sophomore Fall Spring
Major CHEM A300 — A301 Organic Chemistry I&II Lecture 3 3
Major CHEM A302 — A303 Organic Chemistry I&II Lab 2 2
Adjunct FRSC C201 Criminalistics: Crime Lab 3 0
Adjunct MATH A241 Statistics 3 0
Adjunct PHYS A110 — A112 5 0
Adjunct PHYS A111 — A113 0 5
Elective 0 6
Semester Totals 16 16
Total 32

 

Junior Fall Spring
Major CHEM A320 Integ Lab I 3 0
Major CHEM A315 Intro to Forensic Methods 0 3
Common Curriculum 12 12
Semester Totals 15 15
Total 30

 

Senior Fall Spring
Major Chemistry Elective (300 — 400 Level)** 3 2
Major CHEM A400 Biochemistry Lecture 3 0
Major CHEM A402 Techniques in Biochemistry 0 1
Major CHEM A493 Oral Presentation 0 1
Major CHEM A497 Internship 3 0
Common Curriculum 6 9
Semester Totals 15 13
Total 28

** Restricted to a maximum of three hours of CHEM A498 and/or CHEM A496.

 

Total Course Hours: 120

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