Department of Forensic Science

Combined Specialization in Forensic Science and Anthropology

(As of September 2010)

Required Anthropology Courses (60 credits)

q	ANTR 1006 E	Introduction to Anthropology I
q	ANTR 1007 E	Introduction to Anthropology II
q	ANTR 2016 E	Human Biological Variation, Adaptation and Health
q	ANTR 2017 E	Human Evolution
q	ANTR 2095 E	World Prehistory and Archaeology
q	BIOL 2105 E/F	Human Anatomy and Physiology
q	ANTR 3016 E	Anthropological Theory: Historical Background
q	ANTR 3017 E	Anthropological Theory: Current Perspectives
q	ANTR 3026 E	Anthropological Research: Project Design
q	ANTR 3027 E	Anthropological Research: Practicum
q	FORS 3036 E	Forensic Anatomy of the Human Skeleton
q	FORS 4106 E	Forensic Analysis of the Human Skeleton
q	9 credits in 3000 or 4000 level Anthropology courses
q	9 credits in electives from Forensic Science, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics and Psychology. Students may take INTE 3107 E toward satisfying this requirement. All of these course choices must be approved by the Academic Advisor, Tracy 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. 4371 to see 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: Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:00 Phone: 705-675-1151, ext. 4272 Fax: 705-671-6619 Email: Department Office Email	For academic related questions, please contact Tracy Oost, Academic Advisor. Office: F-329, Third Floor, Science II Building Phone: 705-675-1151, ext. 4371 Email: toost@laurentian.ca

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