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College of Sciences Department |\n| Department of Chemistry\u003Cbr>Program Type |\n| Major\u003Cbr>Program Contact Information |\n| College of Sciences\u003Cbr>Department of Chemistry\u003Cbr>Physical Sciences Building (PSB), 255\u003Cbr>[chemstaff@ucf.edu](chemstaff@ucf.edu)\u003Cbr>Undergraduate Coordinator for Forensic Science: Dr. Tamra Legron-Rodriguez 407-823-1167\u003Cbr>[tamra.legron-rodriguez@ucf.edu](tamra.legron-rodriguez@ucf.edu)\u003Cbr>Admission Requirements |\n\nNone  \nProgram Description  \nStudents 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) .  \nDegree Requirements  \n Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.  \n Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 30 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses taken from the UCF Department of Chemistry.  \n Prior to enrolling in Chemistry and Math, you must take the Chemistry Placement Test and Math Placement Test ~  \n[https://www.sdes.ucf.edu/placement-tests/](https://www.sdes.ucf.edu/placement-tests/)  \n Co-op credit cannot be used in this major.  \n Students should consult with a departmental advisor.  \n 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.  \n All prerequisites of courses taught within the College of Sciences will be enforced.  \n Courses designated in Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the ¦rst 60 hours.  \nGeneral Education (GEP)  \nComplete all of the following  \nGEP 1 & 2-Communication Foundation  \nComplete all courses from the following:  \nGEP 1 & 2-Communication Foundation  \nENC1101-Composition I (3)  \nENC1102-Composition II (3)  \nGEP 3-Communication Foundation  \nComplete all of the following  \nSPC 1603C-Preferred  \nComplete at least 1 courses from the following:  \nGEP 3-Communication Foundation  \nCOM1000-Introduction to Communication (3)  \nSPC1603C-Fundamentals of Technical Presentations (3) SPC1608-Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)  \nGEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation  \nComplete at least 1 courses from the following: GEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation AMH2010-U.S. History: 1492-1877 (3)  \nEUH2000-Western Civilization I (3)  \nEUH2001-Western Civilization II (3)  \nHUM2020-Encountering the Humanities (3)  \nHUM2210-Studies in Culture: Ancient to 17th Century (3)  \nHUM2230-Studies in Culture: 17th Century to Present (3)  \nWOH2012-World Civilization I (3)  \nWOH2022-World Civilization II (3)  \nGEP 5-Historical & Cultural Foundation  \nComplete at least 1 courses from the following: GEP 5-Historical & Cultural Foundation  \nANT2410-Cultural Anthropology: Global Perspectives, Local Contexts (3) ARH2050-History of Western Art I (3)  \nARH2051-History of Western Art II (3)  \nFIL1000-Cinema Survey (3)  \nFIL2030-History of Motion Pictures (3)  \nFIL3036-Film History I (3)  \nFIL3037-Film History II (3)  \nLIT2110-World Literature I (3)  \nLIT2120-World Literature II (3)  \nMUH2017-Survey of Rock Music (3)  \nMUH2019-American Popular Music, 1840s-present (3)  \nMUL2016-Evolution of Jazz (3)  \nMUL2720-Music of the World (3)  \nPHI2010-Introduction to Philosophy (3)  \nREL2300-World Religions (3)  \nTHE2000-Theatre Survey (3)  \nMUL2010-Enjoyment of Music (3)  \nGEP 6-Historical & Cultural Foundation  \nComplete at least 1 courses from the following: GEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation AMH2010-U.S. History: 1492-1877 (3)  \nEUH2000-Western Civilization I (3)  ","cbCaivFA6Ml63C8d","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivFA6Ml63C8d","pdf",194435,"English","# Program Description\n# Degree Requirements\n## Departmental Residency Requirement\n## Placement Tests and Enrollment Rules\n## GPA and Course Grade Requirements\n# General Education (GEP)\n## GEP 1 & 2-Communication Foundation\n## GEP 3-Communication Foundation\n## GEP 4-Historical & Cultural Foundation\n## GEP 5-Historical & Cultural Foundation\n## GEP 6-Historical & Cultural Foundation\n## GEP 7-Mathematical Foundation\n## GEP 8-Mathematical Foundation\n## GEP 9-Social Foundation\n## GEP 10-Social Foundation\n## GEP 11-Science Foundation","[{\"question\":\"What is the program designed to prepare students for?\",\"answer\":\"Students completing the track meet requirements for ACS certification and are aligned with courses needed to examine DNA and other biochemical evidence.\"},{\"question\":\"What departmental residency requirement must be completed?\",\"answer\":\"Students must complete at least 30 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses from the UCF Department of Chemistry.\"},{\"question\":\"Are co-op credits allowed for this major?\",\"answer\":\"No. Co-op credit cannot be used in this major.\"}]","Undergraduate Catalog - Forensic Science, Biochemistry Track (B.S.) | PDF",1789995640,15]