专业概况
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Students pursuing the BS in Forensic Science degree gain:
- A broad range of knowledge and skills in chemistry and biology
- An understanding of the criminal justice system and rules of evidence
- Strong writing and speaking skills
- Technical expertise and analytic reasoning abilities
Loyola's strong reputation in the sciences, along with its successful track record in preparing students for the health professions, enables forensic science graduates to begin highly successful careers in this dynamic field. The Program is fully accredited by The Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), one of less than twenty BS Programs in the US.
Degree Requirements
The forensic science major requires 88 credit hours of coursework. Students choose between the Forensic Biology/DNA track and the Forensic Chemistry track. Students in this program are required to include the following classes in their curriculum:
Laboratory Science Courses (minimum of 56 credit hours)
- ANTH 326: Human Osteology (four credit hours)
- BIOL 101, 111, 102, 112: General Biology I and II with labs (eight credit hours)
- BIOL 282, 283: Genetics with lab (four credit hours)
- BIOL 366 or CHEM 361, BIOL 366L: Biochemistry with lab (five credit hours)
- CHEM 101, 111, 102, 112: General Chemistry I and II with labs (eight credit hours)
- CHEM 212/214: Quantitative Analysis with lab (four credit hours)
- CHEM 223, 225, 224, 226: Organic Chemistry I and II with labs (eight credit hours)
- CHEM 305: Physical Biochemistry (three credit hours)
- FRSC 350/350L: Pattern Evidence I and lab (four credit hours)
- PHYS 111/111L, 112/112L: College Physics I and II with labs (eight credit hours)
Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Courses (12 credit hours)
- CRMJ 101: The Criminal Justice System (three credit hours)
- FRSC 340: Introduction to Forensic Science (three credit hours)
- FRSC 341: Forensic Science Ethics and Professional Practice (three credit hours)
- FRSC 342: Expert Witness Testimony and Court Room Demeanor (three credit hours)
Ancillary Courses (10 credit hours)
- MATH 131, 132: Applied Calculus I and II (six credit hours)
- BIOL 335 or STAT 335: Introduction to Biostatistics (four credit hours)
Forensic Biology/DNA Option (9 credit hours)
- FRSC 370/370L: Forensic Biology with Lab (four credit hours)
- FRSC 371: Forensic Molecular Biology with Lab (five credit hours)
Forensic Chemistry Option (8 credit hours)
- FRSC 360W/360L: Forensic Drug Chemistry I with Lab (four credit hours)
- FRSC 361/361L: Forensic Toxicology I with Lab (four credit hours)
Electives
Students in this program are encouraged, but not required, to select elective courses from the following list:
- ANTH 324: Human Evolution (three credit hours)
- ANTH/BIOL 369: Paleopathology (three credit hours)
- BIOL 242: Human Structure and Function I (four credit hours)
- BIOL 243: Human Structure and Function II (four credit hours
- BIOL 251: Cell Biology (three credit hours)
- BIOL 341: Histology Lecture/Lab (four credit hours)
- BIOL 342: Human Anatomy (four credit hours)
- BIOL 363: Entomology (four credit hours)
- BIOL 389: Introduction to Pharmacology (three credit hours)
- FRSC 390: Forensic Science Internship (three to four credit hours)
- FRSC 392: Forensic Science Seminar (one credit hour)
- FRSC 394: Forensic Science Research (one to four credit hours)
所属院系
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中国学生入学要求
为来自中国的学生设计 Students must have completed a secondary and high school. A minimum score of 79 is required for the TOEFL, A minimum score of 6.5 for IELTS, 53 on the PTE.
课程信息
学制：全日制(128 学分)
学费：US$43,605.00 (¥ 282,294) /年
开学时间：预计在八月 2022
申请截止日期：
留学地点：College of Arts and Sciences1032 W. Sheridan Road,Sullivan Center 235,CHICAGO,Illinois,60660, United States
