Suggested Degree Pathway for Chemistry - Forensic Science Option
For students who entered fall 2015 to spring 2017.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1010 | College Writing I (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS) | 3 |
| CHEM.1050 | Intro. to Discipline of Chemistry | 1 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1220 | Chemistry II (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1240L | Chemistry II Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CRIM.1010 | Criminal Justice System (SS) | 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 | 3 |
| PHYS.1410L | Physics I Lab | 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 | 3 |
| PHYS.1440L | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| MATH.2340 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CRIM.2440 | Criminalistics II | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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.xxxx | Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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.3600 | Responsible Chemist (SRE), (WOC) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.3440 | Physical Chemistry I (QL) | 3 |
| CHEM.3460L | Physical Chemistry I Lab (CTPS) | 2 |
| CHEM.4500 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BIOL.1110 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL.1170L | Experimental Biology I | 1 |
| CHEM.4430 | Adv. Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Minimum Credits = 122.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge 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.Last updated: 5/11/2018