Forensics Minor

Forensics lies at the intersection of Criminal Justice and Science. This interdisciplinary minor fosters a student’s appreciation and understanding of biological, chemical and image production concepts in the context of the criminal justice system. The department offers two tracks in the minor to maximize the student’s breadth of knowledge.

For students majoring in the sciences

CJ 100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
CJ 315 - Evidence
CH 220 - Forensic Chemistry (requires CH 130 or permission of instructor)
Choose one of the following Fine Arts courses:
FAS 240 - Darkroom Photography
FAS 245 - Digital Photography
FAS 246 - Full-Spectrum Photography: Forensics to Fine Art
FAS 272 - Digital Art & Imaging I
Choose 1 of the following:
CH 275 - Forensic Analysis
CH 411 - Forensic Science Research
PS 104 - Forensic Physics
CS 228 - Digital Forensics
BI 327 - Genetics
BI 108 - Microbiology
BI 318 - Microbiology for Majors as appropriate to his/her major
CJ 305 - Criminal Procedure

For students not majoring in a science

CJ 315 - Evidence
A 100-level Chemistry course
Choose one of the following Fine Arts courses:
FAS 240 - Darkroom Photography
FAS 245 - Digital Photography
FAS 246 - Full-Spectrum Photography: Forensics to Fine Art
FAS 272 - Digital Art & Imaging I
CH 220 - Forensic Chemistry (requires CH 130 or permission of instructor)
Choose one of the following:
PS 104 - Forensic Physics
CS 228 - Digital Forensics