Degrees and Requirements
Biology with Forensics
This major prepares students for employment or graduate studies in biological sciences with forensic applications, including such professions as a crime lab scientist or a member of a criminal investigations team.
REQUIREMENTS: To successfully complete the Biology with Forensics major, the following coursework is required:
- 71 credits of Major Component
- 13 credits of Criminal JusticeComponent
- 37 CORE credits
- A minimum number of 121 credits are required for degree, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche University. (Developmental course work does not count toward the minimum number of required credits for graduation.)
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Summary of Requirements
Biology Component: 36 credits
BIOL1003GENERAL BIOLOGY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A presentation of a comprehensive survey of the major area within modern biology with emphasis placed on unsolved problems and the nature of scientific evidence. The course explores the properties of living matter on the molecular, cellular and organismic level. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in biology or a professional need.
PREREQUISITES:
Concurrent: BIOL1005
BIOL1004GENERAL BIOLOGY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1003 & BIOL1005 COREQUISITE: BIOL1006 A presentation of a comprehensive survey of the major area within modern biology with emphasis placed on unsolved problems and the nature of scientific evidence. The course explores the properties of living matter on the molecular, cellular and organismic level. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in biology or a professional need.
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1003 & BIOL1005, Concurrent: BIOL1006
BIOL1005GENERAL BIOLOGY I - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Selected experiments chosen to emphasize principles presented in the General Biology lecture courses.
PREREQUISITES:
coreg: BIOL1003
BIOL1006GENERAL BIOLOGY II - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1003 & BIOL1005 COREQUISITE: BIOL1004 Selected experiments chosen to emphasize principles presented in the General Biology lecture courses.
BIOL2025MICROBIOLOGY
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1004 AND BIOL1006 An examination of the morphology and physiology of microorganisms with emphasis on their relationship to their environment. Topics include food, water, soil, industrial, and medical microbiology, microbial genetics, and microbial diversity. The laboratory work introduces the student to both the organisms and the techniques necessary to study them. Lecture and laboratory course.
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1004 & BIOL1006
BIOL2025LMICROBIOLOGY - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Laboratory for BIOL2025 Microbiology
BIOL3013GENETICS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1004 & BIOL1006 A study of the basic principles of heredity including Mendelian, molecular and population genetics. Topics will include the cellular functions that give rise to inherited traits, the genetic basis for evolution, the role of genetics in biotechnology, and the statistical basis for predicting the probability of inheriting certain traits.
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1004 & BIOL1006
BIOL3014GENETICS - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Selected experiments will emphasize the principles presented in the lecture course.
BIOL3026CELL BIOLOGY
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1004 AND BIOL1006 A survey course in cell biology. The ultra structure of the Eukaryotic plant and animal cell are examined and related to cell function. Special emphasis is placed on membrane structure and functions.
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1004 & BIOL1006
BIOL3036BIOCHEMISTRY I (CHEM3036)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: CHEM2015L AND CHEM2015 An introduction to the biochemical metabolism of the living cell. Cellular structure, macromolecules, metabolic pathways, energy transformations, regulatory mechanisms and molecular genetics are discussed. Cross-listed with CHEM3036
BIOL3037BIOCHEMISTRY I - LAB (CHEM3037)
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
An introduction to current biochemical techniques including thin layer and column and gas chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and DNA technology.Cross-listed with CHEM3037
BIOL3038BIOCHEMISTRY II (CHEM3038)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A continuation of BIOL3036. The course covers advanced aspects of macromolecular structure, regulatory enzymes, intermediary metabolism (to include photosynthesis, biological oxidation and the chemosmotic theory, metabolic control mechanisms), signal transduction and hormonal regulation of metabolism, and molecular aspects of the nucleic acids and genetic engineering.Cross-listed with CHEM3038
BIOL3045PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
PREREQUISITE: BIOL2025 AND BIOL2025L This course is an examination of how microbes cause disease, particularly in humans. The course focuses on the basic principles of pathogenesis and provides examples of the disease process caused by certain bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.
BIOL3050POPULATION GENETICS AND
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to provide students with a general introduction to population genetics, which examines the interaction of basic evolutionary processes (including, but not limited to, mutation, natural selection, genetic drift, inbreeding, recombination, and gene flow) in determining the genetic composition and evolutionary trajectories of natural and theoretical populations.
BIOL4030MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: CHEM2016L, BIOL1004, BIOL1006, CHEM2016 Molecular Biology is an introduction to the study of selected biological processes from a molecular perspective. Both eukaryotes and prokaryotes will be included. The molecular basis of the biosynthesis of macromolecules, intercellular and intracellular communication, genetics, immunology, infectious diseases and cancer will be discussed.
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1004 & BIOL1006 & CHEM2016 & CHEM2016L
BIOL4031MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Molecular Biology Laboratory is an introduction to current molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA extraction from cells, recombinant DNA cloning, electrophoresis and nucleic acid hybridizations (Southern blots and Northern blots), polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing. A project-based approach will be used. Both eukaryotes and prokaryotes will be studied.
BIOL4059SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY
Credits (Min/Max): 2/2
PREREQUISITE: CHEM1002 AND BIOL1004 The course consists of meetings for discussion of special topics selected from various areas of scientific investigation of recent or historical origin. Reports are given on results of literature studies.
PREREQUISITES:
JR/SR Status & BIOL1004 & CHEM1002
CHEM3039BIOCHEMISTRY II - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
A continuation of laboratory techniques from CHEM/BIOL3037, this course will introduce students to new technologies being implemented in biochemistry laboratories with a special focus on spectroscopy and deciphering two-dimensional structure as well as cellular responses to external stimuli. The course emphasizes sound experiment design, lab proficiency, and data collection and analysis.
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics: 35 credits
CHEM1001GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.
PREREQUISITES:
Concurrent: CHEM1003
CHEM1002GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: CHEM1001 A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.
PREREQUISITES:
Concurrent: CHEM1004
CHEM1003GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1001 emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.
CHEM1004GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
PREREQUISITE: CHEM1003 A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1002, emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.
CHEM2015ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: CHEM1002 A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.
PREREQUISITES:
CHEM1002 concurrent: CHEM2015L
CHEM2015LORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Laboratory for CHEM2015
CHEM2016ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: CHEM2015 A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.
PREREQUISITES:
CHEM2015 concurrent: CHEM2016L
CHEM2016LORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
PREREQUISITE: CHEM2015L Lab for CHEM2016 Organic Chemistry
MATH1032ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I
Credits (Min/Max): 4/4
PREREQUISITE: MATH1010 The first semester of a three-semester integrated course in the elements of analytic geometry and differential and integral calculus. Included are the concept and applications of the derivative of a function of a single variable, differentiation of polynomials and the trigonometric functions, the chain, product and quotient rules, implicit differentiation, and differentials. Concludes with anti-differentiation, integration, area under graphs of functions and applications.
MATH1033ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS
Credits (Min/Max): 4/4
PREREQUISITE: MATH1032 A continuation of MATH1032 including applications of the definite integral, area, arc length, volumes and surface area, centroids, average value and theorem of the mean for definite integrals. Derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions are followed by techniques of integration, L'Hopital's Rule and indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Also included are conic sections and polar coordinates.
MATH1040PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: MATH1010 The study of the fundamentals of probability theory with applications to natural and social sciences as well as to mathematics. Discrete and continuous distributions, sampling theory, linear correlation, regression, statistical inference, estimation and analysis of variance are included.
PHYS1032GENERAL PHYSICS I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: MATH1032 This is the first of a three-semester introduction to calculus-based physics stressing experimental and problem-solving techniques. Concepts covered are mechanics, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, conservation laws, rotational motion, gravitation, oscillation, and wave/acoustics.
PREREQUISITES:
MATH1032, Coreq: PHYS1032L
PHYS1032LGENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
PREREQUISITE: MATH1032 Laboratory for PHYS1032 General Physics I
PHYS1033GENERAL PHYSICS II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: PHYS1032 The second of a three-semester introduction to calculus-based physics. Concepts covered are thermal properties and electromagnetism: thermo dynamics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic wave, geometrical optics, and physics optics.
PREREQUISITES:
PHYS1032, Coreq: PHYS1033L
PHYS1033LGENERAL PHYSICS II - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Laboratory for PHYS1033 General Physics II
Criminal Justice: 13 credits
CRIM1001INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This introductory course will introduce criminal justice as a system that is an institutional agent of American society. The components of police, courts, and corrections are discussed with the goal of defining their function and purpose and interdependence on one another. The patterns of crime and the processes of the American Criminal Justice System, law enforcement, judicial process, and corrections will be examined. Students will learn the terminology of the field, examine the methods of inquiry used in the field, and learn the objectives, policies and procedures of probation, parole, and prisons as well as some of the issues and problems.
CRIM3010CRIMINAL LAW
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: ENGL1012 OR ENGL1012H The basic principles of substantive criminal law will be illustrated. Concepts and patterns of criminal law and procedure will be discussed. The elements of specific crimes will be analyzed through case study. Public policy and the legal principles for determining criminal and civil liability will be considered.
PREREQUISITES:
Seniors Only
CRIM3041CSI II - CRIMINALISTICS
Credits (Min/Max): 4/4
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1004, CHEM1001, CHEM1002 A comprehensive examination of the application of science to the physical evidence of a crime. Crime scene processing procedures will be linked to the laboratory analysis of physical evidence. The course will also include training in scientific report writing and courtroom testimony, to include a moot court exercise.
PREREQUISITES:
CRIM1001 & BIOL1004 & CHEM1002
CRIM3045CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: CRIM1001, GRADE OF D+ OR BETTER This course covers the fundamentals of criminal investigation. It concentrates on the essentials of securing a crime scene, modus operandi of perpetrators, sources of information, principles of careful observation and recording interview/interrogation and case preparation.