Undergraduate Catalog - Forensic Science, Biochemistry Track (B.S.)

Sep 21, 2026

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Undergraduate Catalog outlines the Forensic Science-Biochemistry Track (B.S.) program structure, including contact details and admission-related guidance. It specifies degree requirements such as meeting ACS certification prerequisites, completing departmental residency of 30+ semester hours from the UCF Department of Chemistry, and restrictions like no co-op credit. It also details course performance expectations, cumulative GPA thresholds, prerequisite enforcement, and GEP general education requirements with listed course options and credit counts.

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Program Description

Degree Requirements

Departmental Residency Requirement

Placement Tests and Enrollment Rules

GPA and Course Grade Requirements

General Education (GEP)

GEP 1 & 2-Communication Foundation

GEP 3-Communication Foundation

GEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation

GEP 5-Historical & Cultural Foundation

GEP 6-Historical & Cultural Foundation

GEP 7-Mathematical Foundation

GEP 8-Mathematical Foundation

GEP 9-Social Foundation

GEP 10-Social Foundation

GEP 11-Science Foundation

Undergraduate Catalog Forensic Science, Biochemistry Track (B.S.) | College | | --- | | College of Sciences Department | | Department of Chemistry
Program Type | | Major
Program Contact Information | | College of Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Physical Sciences Building (PSB), 255
[chemstaff@ucf.edu](chemstaff@ucf.edu)
Undergraduate Coordinator for Forensic Science: Dr. Tamra Legron-Rodriguez 407-823-1167
[tamra.legron-rodriguez@ucf.edu](tamra.legron-rodriguez@ucf.edu)
Admission Requirements | None Program Description Students completing the Forensic Science-Biochemistry Track B.S. degree will also meet the requirements for ACS certi¦cation. This track is designed to align students with speci¦c courses necessary for the examination of DNA and other biochemical evidence. Students should be advised that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement o¨cers are likely to be a condition of employment (Reference: NIJ Report NCJ 203099) . Degree Requirements Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog. Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 30 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses taken from the UCF Department of Chemistry. Prior to enrolling in Chemistry and Math, you must take the Chemistry Placement Test and Math Placement Test ~ [https://www.sdes.ucf.edu/placement-tests/](https://www.sdes.ucf.edu/placement-tests/) Co-op credit cannot be used in this major. Students should consult with a departmental advisor. Students must earn a "C" (2 .0) or higher in each course and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in all courses in Common Program Prerequisites, Core Requirements: Basic Level, Core Requirements: Advanced Level, and Restricted Electives. All prerequisites of courses taught within the College of Sciences will be enforced. Courses designated in Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the ¦rst 60 hours. General Education (GEP) Complete all of the following GEP 1 & 2-Communication Foundation Complete all courses from the following: GEP 1 & 2-Communication Foundation ENC1101-Composition I (3) ENC1102-Composition II (3) GEP 3-Communication Foundation Complete all of the following SPC 1603C-Preferred Complete at least 1 courses from the following: GEP 3-Communication Foundation COM1000-Introduction to Communication (3) SPC1603C-Fundamentals of Technical Presentations (3) SPC1608-Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3) GEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation Complete at least 1 courses from the following: GEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation AMH2010-U.S. History: 1492-1877 (3) EUH2000-Western Civilization I (3) EUH2001-Western Civilization II (3) HUM2020-Encountering the Humanities (3) HUM2210-Studies in Culture: Ancient to 17th Century (3) HUM2230-Studies in Culture: 17th Century to Present (3) WOH2012-World Civilization I (3) WOH2022-World Civilization II (3) GEP 5-Historical & Cultural Foundation Complete at least 1 courses from the following: GEP 5-Historical & Cultural Foundation ANT2410-Cultural Anthropology: Global Perspectives, Local Contexts (3) ARH2050-History of Western Art I (3) ARH2051-History of Western Art II (3) FIL1000-Cinema Survey (3) FIL2030-History of Motion Pictures (3) FIL3036-Film History I (3) FIL3037-Film History II (3) LIT2110-World Literature I (3) LIT2120-World Literature II (3) MUH2017-Survey of Rock Music (3) MUH2019-American Popular Music, 1840s-present (3) MUL2016-Evolution of Jazz (3) MUL2720-Music of the World (3) PHI2010-Introduction to Philosophy (3) REL2300-World Religions (3) THE2000-Theatre Survey (3) MUL2010-Enjoyment of Music (3) GEP 6-Historical & Cultural Foundation Complete at least 1 courses from the following: GEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation AMH2010-U.S. History: 1492-1877 (3) EUH2000-Western Civilization I (3)

FAQs

What is the program designed to prepare students for?

Students completing the track meet requirements for ACS certification and are aligned with courses needed to examine DNA and other biochemical evidence.

What departmental residency requirement must be completed?

Students must complete at least 30 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses from the UCF Department of Chemistry.

Are co-op credits allowed for this major?

No. Co-op credit cannot be used in this major.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah