Minor in Forensic Science
Contact James Spencer, Department of Chemistry, 113 Euclid Avenue, 315-443-2426;
jtspence@syr.edu.
The minor in forensic science provides students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles behind the application of scientific techniques to forensic investigations and to the criminal justice system. Recent advances in basic scientific research have had a rapid and dramatic impact in these fields. It is only through an understanding of these fundamental scientific concepts that the legal system may be effective in criminal investigations. A minor in forensic science offers students interested in criminal justice a strong complement to such major areas of study as anthropology, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, psychology, engineering, pre-medicine, and preprofessional degree programs.
REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the minor in Forensic Science are 18 credits that include the following:
CHE 113 Introduction to Forensic Science and
CHE/SOL 306 Advanced Forensic Science
And one course from among the following:
| CHE 335 |
Chemical and Biochemical Analysis w/Lab1 |
| PSY 252 |
Statistical Methods II |
| MAT 221 |
Elementary Probability and Statistics I |
And a selection of 3 courses from among the following:
1 CHE 335 cannot be taken to fufilll two requirements.