Forensic Science, Chemistry Concentration, BS (2021-2022)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (17 units)

GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s)
CHEM 1A - General Chemistry
5 unit(s) (B1+B3) *
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics
3 unit(s) (B4) *
FS 11 - Survey of Forensic Science
3 unit(s) **
Take the Precalculus Placement Assessment

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
MATH 30
OR MATH 30X - Calculus I 3 unit(s) (B4) *
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
BIOL 30 - Principles of Biology I
4 unit(s) (B2+B3) *
CHEM 1B - General Chemistry
5 unit(s) (B1+B3) *

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics
4 unit(s) (B1+B3) *
CHEM 55 - Quantitative Analysis
2 unit(s) *
CHEM 55L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
2 unit(s) *
CHEM 120S - Chemical Safety Seminar
1 unit(s) **
Writing Skills Test (WST) - Taken and Passed

Spring Semester (16 units)

GE Area F 3 unit(s)
GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
PHYS 2B - Fundamentals of Physics
4 unit(s) (B1+B3) *
CHEM 112A - Organic Chemistry
3 unit(s) **

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area D+US123 3 unit(s) ***
JS 100W - Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) **
CHEM 112B - Organic Chemistry
3 unit(s) **
CHEM 113A - Organic Chemistry Lab
2 unit(s) **
FS 161 - Crime Scene Investigation
3 unit(s) **
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area D+US123 3 unit(s) ***
FS 162 - Forensic Science Applications 3 unit(s) **
CHEM 130A - Biochemistry
4 unit(s) **
CHEM 160 - Physical Chemistry
4 unit(s) **
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (14 units)

SJSU Studies Area R OR Major Elective 3 unit(s)
CHEM 145 - Inorganic Chemistry
3 unit(s) **
JS 181 - Internship: Justice Studies
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 2 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Note: May fulfill SJSU Studies Area R or V.

Spring Semester (13 units)

SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V OR Major Elective 3 unit(s)
FS 169 - FS Senior Seminar: Studies in Contemporary FS Issues
OR
JS 189 - Senior Seminar: Contemporary Problems
3 unit(s)
CHEM 155 - Instrumental Analysis
4 unit(s) **

Roadmap Notes

* Support Course for Forensic Science, Concentration in Chemistry.
** Required course for Forensic Science, Concentration in Chemistry.
*** American Institutions may fulfill GE Areas D, please consult the catalog.