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Show 376 • Forensic Science Those students wishing to pursue a concentration in forensics will have the option of choosing one of two tracks: I. Forensic Science I / Laboratory - for those wishing to predomi nantly work in a crime lab, including chemical analysis, serology and DNA analysis. II. Forensic Science II / Investigation - for those wishing to have a more general background and training in order to work in the field, including crime scene investigation, pattern analysis and photography. Requirements for a concentration in Forensic Science/Laboratory: This concentration requires a double major: one in Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, or Microbiology and a major in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Science. No minor is required. The CJ major requires all of the core courses and other requirements for other CJ majors as well as the following 14 credit hours for a concentration. CJ 1350 Introduction to Forensic Science (3) CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence (3) CJ 4110 Physical Methods in Forensic Science (4) CJ 4120 Advanced Methods in Forensic Science (4) Requirements for a Concentration in Forensic Science/Investigation: Complete all of the following 60-62 credit hours of Criminal Justice and support courses. Criminal Justice Courses (30 credit hours) CJ1340 CJ 1350 CJ 2340 CJ 2350 Q CJ 4100 CJ 4110 CJ 4115 CJ 4120 Criminal Investigation (3) Introduction to Forensic Science (3) Scientific Crime Scene Investigation (3) Laws of Evidence (3) Special Problems in Criminal Justice - Basic Crime Scene Photography (3) Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure (3) Physical Methods in Forensic Science (4) Friction Ridge Analysis (4) Advanced Methods in Forensic Science (4) Support Courses (30-32 credit hours) ZOOL 2100 MATH QL1040 COMMHU1020 ART 2250 ANTH SS2030 Human Anatomy (4) Introduction to Statistics (3) Prindples of Public Speaking (3) Foundations of Photography: Black St White/Analog (3) Prindples of Archaeology (3) One of PHYS PS1010 orPHYSPS2010 orPHYSPS2210 Elementary Physics (3) College Physics I (5) Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (5) One of BTNY 2600 or CHEM 2600 or GEO 2600 or MCR 2600 or PHYS 2600 - Laboratory Safety (1) Either CHEM PS1110/1120 Elementary Chemistry/ Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (10) or CHEM PS1210/1220 Prindples of Chemistry I/II (10) This concentration requires the student to also complete the Criminal Justice Core Courses (21 hours) listed previously. The Forensic Sdence/Investigation student does not need to complete a minor or a double major. The student also does not need to complete the additional 9 credit hours of elective courses. Students are encouraged to take CJ4860 Field Experience during their senior year. • General (15 credit hours) Students selecting this option will be required to propose a total of 15 credit hours selected from a combination of the preceding list of courses. Students will be expeded to provide a rationale for the specific combination of courses they select. ELECTIVE COURSES In addition to the 21 credit hours of core courses and the 15 credit hours in each area of concentration, students are required to complete an additional 9 credit hours of criminal justice courses (with CJ prefixes - courses may not be counted twice) to be selectedfrom the following: CJ 1300 Introduction to Corrections (3) CJ 1340 Criminal Investigation (3) CJ 1350 Intro to Forensic Sdence (3) CJ 2110 Intro to Security (3) CJ 2330 Juvenile Justice (3) CJ 2340 Scientific Crime Scene Investigation (3) CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence (3) CJ 2360 Juvenile Law 8c Procedure (3) CJ 2810/4810 Experimental Courses (1-3) CJ 2860/4860 Field Experience (3-6) CJ 2920/4920 Short Courses, Workshops (1-4) CJ 3020 Criminal Justice Management (3) CJ DV3040 Community Policing (3) CJ 3060 Corrections in the Community (3) CJ 3080 Criminal Courts (3) CJ 3110 Issues in Security & Loss Prevent (3) CJ 3130 Investigation of Computer Crime (3) CJ 3140 Corrections Law (3) CJ 3300 Victimology (3) CJ 3350 American Jail (3) CJ DV3360 Prison-Contemporary Issues & Dilemmas (3) CJ3400 Drugs & Crime (3) CJ 4000 Critical Legal Studies (3) CJ 4060 Special Problems (3) CJ 4100 Laws of Arrest, Search & Seizure (3) CJ 4110 Physical Methods in Forensic Science (4) CJ 4115 Friction Ridge Analysis (4) CJ 4120 Advanced Methods in Forensic Science (4) CJ 4160 Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities (3) CJ 4200 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3) CJ 4300 History of Law Enforcement (3) CJ 4700 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3) CJ 4830* Direded Reading, Spedal Projects (1-3) CJ 4900 Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3) CJ 4950 Field Trips/Travd Study (1-6) * Requires Department Chair approval. Additional credit for P.O.S.T. certification may be obtained but does not count toward major, minor or BIS. CJ 1070 Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part I (3) CJ 1080 Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part II (3) Criminal Justice departmental honors Please contact the Criminal Justice Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. » Program Prerequisite: Complete the "Entrance Form" with the Criminal Justice Department Honors Advisor. » Grade Requirements: Earn a WSU GPA of 3.5 and a departmental GPA of 3.6. » Other Requirements: See Dr. Julie Buck, Departmental Honors Advisor, for additional requirements. Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog |