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Biotechnology: Forensic Science Option - FSC.AAS

Biotechnology: Forensic Science Option

The forensic science option of the biotechnology program will prepare student for entry-level positions in forensics such as crime scene technician.

 

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Science, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Degree/Certificate:
Associate in Applied Science
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Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I 1 3
BIO-111 Biology I – Science  4
BIT-102 Introduction to Biotechnology 1
CHM-145 Introduction to Forensic Science 4
MTH-125 Accelerated Precalculus 2 4
    16
First Year / Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II 3 3
CHM-111 Chemistry I – Science 4 4
FSC-110 Introduction to Forensic Osteology 5 4
ELECTIVE Diversity – Social Science General Education Elective 3
    14
Summer Semester
CHM-112 Chemistry II: Science 6 4
    4
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
BIO-240 Genetics 7 4
BIT-201 Applications in Biotechnology 8 4
CHM-221 Organic Chemistry I 9 4
HPE-… Health & Exercise Science Elective 1
    13
Second Year / Second Semester
BIT-214 Fundamentals of Instrumental Analysis 10 3
BIT-210 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 11 3
FSC-200 Forensic Toxicology 11 3
BIT-218 Combined Laboratory Techniques 12 3
HPE-… Health & Exercise Science Elective 1
    13
  Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must test into ENG 101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Must test into MTH-125 or take all appropriate prerequisites
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101
4 Prerequisite: CHM-010 and MTH-124 or MTH-125
5 Prerequisite: CHM-145
6 Prerequisite: CHM-111
7 Prerequisites: BIO-111 and CHM-111
8 Prerequisites: BIO-221, BIT-102 and CHM-112; Co-requisites: BIO-240
9 Prerequisite: CHM-112
10 Prerequisite: CHM-221; Co-requisite: BIT-218
11 Prerequisite: CHM-221
12 Prerequisite: CHM-221; Co-requisite: BIT-214

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Analyze data using mathematical and fundamental forensic science principles.
  2. Explain the principles of forensic science in both written and oral formats.
  3. Use computer integrated instrumentation to analyze forensic evidence.

Employment Opportunities

  • Crime lab
  • Biotech lab
  • Pharmaceutical lab

Special Program Requirements

A student in the biotechnology Forensic Science Option must earn a grade of “C” or better in all science, biotechnology and forensics courses to be eligible for the FSC.AAS degree.

Transfer Opportunities

  • New Jersey Institute of Technology

Contact Person

Dr. William T. Lavell
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4478
email: wlavell@camdencc.edu

Dr. Roberto Feudale
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4073
Email: rfeudale@camdencc.edu

Additional information

CIP Code

41.0101

Program Code

FSC.AAS

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