Suggested Degree Pathway for Chemistry - Forensic Science Option
For students who entered fall 2020 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I / FYSH (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1050 | Introduction to the Discipline of Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I2 | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1220 | Chemistry II2 | 3 |
| CHEM.1240L | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CRIM.1010 | Criminal Justice System (SS), (DCA) | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.2270L | Organic Chemistry Lab IA | 2 |
| PHYS.1410 | Physics I (SCL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1410L | Physics I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.2310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CRIM.2430 | Criminalistics I | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.2220 | Organic Chemistry IIA | 3 |
| CHEM.2280L | Organic Chemistry Lab IIA | 2 |
| CHEM.2600 | Information Retrieval (IL) | 2 |
| PHYS.1440 | Physics II (SCL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1440L | Physics II Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.2340 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CRIM.2440 | Criminalistics II | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| CHEM.3130 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.3150L | Analytical Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| CHEM.3030 | Forensic Science I | 3 |
| CHEM.3050L | Forensic Science I Lab (AIL) | 1 |
| CHEM.3440 | Physical Chemistry I (QL) | 3 |
| CHEM.3460L | Physical Chemistry I Lab (CTPS) | 2 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| CHEM.3140 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM.3160L | Analytical Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| CHEM.3040 | Forensic Science II | 3 |
| CHEM.3060L | Forensic Science II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM.3450 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM.3600 | Responsible Chemist (SRE), (WOC) | 3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| CHEM.4430 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.4500 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BIOL.1110 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL.1170L | Experimental Biology I | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 122.
1CHEM.4030 Introductory Polymer Science I will be required of all majors entering as first-year students or transferring into the major effective fall, 2017.
2Chemistry majors must earn a grade of C- or higher in CHEM.1210 Chemistry I and CHEM.1220 Chemistry II.
- Chemistry majors will not be allowed to proceed to CHEM.1220 without first earning a C- in CHEM.1210
- Chemistry majors will not be allowed to proceed to CHEM.2210 without first earning a C- in CHEM.1220
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.