Department of Forensic Science

Combined Specialization in Forensic Science and Chemistry

(As of September 2010)

Required Chemistry Courses (60 credits)

q	CHMI 2117 E/F	Introductory Quantitative Analysis
q	CHMI 2227 E/F	Biochemistry I
q	CHMI 2316 E/F	Inorganic Chemistry I
q	CHMI 2516 E/F	Introductory Physical Chemistry I
q	CHMI 3116 E/F	Instrumental Techniques in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Sciences
q	PHYS 2006 E/F	Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
q	CHMI 3226 E/F	Biochemistry II
q	CHMI 3416 E/F	Intermediate Organic Chemistry
q	FORS 3106 E	Chemical Principles in Forensic Science
q	6 credits from among	CHMI 2517 E/F CHMI 2317 E/F CHMI 3317 E/F CHMI 3427 E/F CHMI 4107 E	Introductory Physical Chemistry II Inorganic Chemistry II Inorganic Chemistry III Introductory Medicinal Chemistry Principles of Forensic Toxicology
q	12 credits from upper year Chemistry courses
q	Electives (6 credits)
q	9 credits in electives from Forensic Science, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics and Psychology. Students may also take INTE 3107 E to satisfy this requirement. All of these course choices must be approved by the Academic Advisor, Ms. T. Oost. For some suggested electives please click here.

Required Forensic Science Courses (60 credits)

q	BIOL 1506 E/F	Biology I
q	BIOL 1507 E/F	Biology II
q	CHMI 1006 E/F	General Chemistry I*
q	CHMI 1007 E/F	General Chemistry II
q	FORS 1006 E	Canadian Constitutional Doctrine for Forensic Science
q	MATH 1036 E/F	Calculus I
q	MATH 1037 E/F	Calculus II (ONLY FOR THE CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION)
q	PHYS 1006 E/F	Introductory Physics I OR PHYS 1206 E/F Concepts in Physics I
q	PHYS 1007 E/F	Introductory Physics II OR PHYS 1207 E/F Concepts in Physics II
q	CHMI 2426 E/F	Organic Chemistry I
q	CHMI 2427 E/F	Organic Chemistry II
q	FORS 2006 E	Essential Elements of Canadian Criminal Law
q	FORS 2106 E	Introduction to Forensic Biology
q	FORS 2107 E	Introduction to Forensic Science
q	STAT 2126 E/F	Introduction to Statistics OR
q	STAT 2246 E/F	Statistics for Scientists
q	FORS 3006 E	Concepts of Evidence and the Expert Witness
q	FORS 3016 E	Seminars in Forensic Biology
q	FORS 3017 E	Seminars in Forensic Science
q	FORS 4016 E	Contemporary Ethical Issues in Forensic Science
q	FORS 4017 E	Investigative Techniques for Forensic Scientists

*Applicants lacking U-Level Chemistry or the equivalent must complete CHMI 1041 prior to taking CHMI 1006.

Please Note: It is the responsibility of students in the Forensic Science Program to check that they have completed all the degree requirements as listed above. Any deviation from this list may delay graduation.

If you require any further information, please consult the website or make an appointment through the Department Secretary in the Department Office (F-323), by calling ext. 4272 to see Ms. Tracy Oost, the Academic Advisor for the Department of Forensic Science.

Please use the links below to access information pertaining to courses from other departments.

Department of Anthropology
Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Geography
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department of Psychology

Department Office	Academic Related Problems?
Department of Forensic Science Laurentian University 935 Ramsey Lk. Rd. Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 Office: F-323, Third Floor, Science II Building Office Hours: as per schedule OfficeSchedule Phone: 705-675-1151, ext. 4272 Fax: 705-671-6619 Email: Department Office Email	Should you encounter any academic related problems, please contact the Department Secretary to make an appointment with Ms. Tracy Oost, Curator and Academic Advisor at: Office: F-323, Third Floor, Science II Building Office Hours: as per schedule OfficeSchedule Phone: 705-675-1151, ext. 4272 Fax: 705-671-6619