Master of Science in Forensic Science Proposed Schedule of Courses
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Course Title |
Core/Elective |
Course Delivery |
Suitable
for Practicioners |
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BSC 5406 Forensic Biology (3) |
Core |
16 weeks, Web-Assisted |
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BSC 5406 Forensic Biology (3) |
Core |
16 weeks, Web Based |
Yes |
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CHS 5531 Forensic Analysis (3) |
Core |
16 weeks, Web Based |
Yes |
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(First and Second Year Elective) |
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Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)1 |
Elective |
16 weeks, FIU- Classroom |
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CHM 5XXX Analysis of Explosives (3) |
Elective |
12 weeks Web based+ 1 week workshop
FIU On-Site |
Yes |
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BSC 5990 Molecular Genetics Techniques |
Elective |
16 weeks, FIU- Classroom |
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Adv. Topics in Biology (TBA) (3)2 |
Elective |
16 weeks, FIU- Classroom |
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Spring
Semester |
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CHM 5993 Forensic Chemistry (3) |
Core |
16 weeks, FIU, Web-Assisted |
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CHM 5993 Forensic Chemistry (3) |
Core |
16 weeks, Web Based |
Yes |
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(First and Second Year Elective) |
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Adv. Topics in Biology (3)2 |
Elective |
16 weeks, FIU- Classroom |
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CHS 5XXXForensic Toxicology (3) |
Elective |
16 weeks, FIU Classroom |
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CHS 5XXXForensic Toxicology (3) |
Elective |
16 weeks, Web Based |
Yes |
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Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)1 |
Elective |
16 weeks, FIU- Classroom |
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Spring
Semester |
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CHM 5XXX Chemistry and Chemical
Analysis of Illicit Drugs (3) |
Elective (2001) |
5 weeks Web based + 1 week workshop
FIU On-Site |
Yes |
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CHS 5XXX Chemistry of Short Tandem
Repeats (STR) (3) |
Elective (2001) |
12 weeks, Web Based |
Yes |
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CHS 5XXX Chemical Analysis of
Materials from Trace Transfers (3) |
Elective (2002) |
10 weeks, Web Based + 1 week workshop
FIU On-Site |
Yes |
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1. Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Courses cycle through the following courses every semester: |
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Advanced Chromatography |
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Mass Spectrometry |
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Hyphenated Techniques |
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Sampling and Chemometrics |
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2. Advanced Topics in Biology/Genetics
Courses cycle through a variety of courses including: |
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Forensic Statistics |
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Population Genetics |
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Mitochondrial DNA |
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Chromosome Structure |
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Recombinant DNA Technology |
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Core Course
Descriptions:
CHM 5993 Forensic Chemistry (3). Advanced analytical methods in forensic chemistry for application to the analysis of controlled substances, materials (ie. paint, glass and fibers), flammable and explosive residues with an emphasis on new methods and method development. (Spring)
BSC 5406 Forensic Biology (3). Advanced forensic applications of molecular biology including PCR, and STR techniques and other laboratory methods and data interpretation. (Fall)
CHS 5531 Forensic Analysis (3). Advanced topics on the role that physical evidence plays in the criminal justice system. Topics include crime scene methods, laboratory management and the legal framework as it relates towards physical evidence. (Fall)
Graduation Requirements:
A grade of 'C' or higher must be obtained in all courses with a cumulative average of 3.0/4.0 or higher, and presentation and submission of a satisfactory research thesis to the Thesis Committee.
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