Forensic Chemistry Minor

A minor in forensic chemistry provides a foundational in both chemistry and forensic science which, along with knowledge of analytical chemistry, culminates in the study to forensic chemistry. This minor can complement a major in the biological sciences for students who plan to pursue a career as a professional criminalist but will not suffice as a stand-alone preparation for most forensic science careers.

Lower Division Requirements

CHE115 General Chemistry I with Lab

Structure and behavior of inorganic matter and a mathematical treatment of chemical systems. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 102 or high school chemistry. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

CHE115-F
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 T 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 125
CHE115-H
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 Th 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 125
CHE115-A
Tsai, Jones		 01/13/2020 M 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 125
CHE115-B
Tsai, Jones		 01/13/2020 M 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 125
CHE115-C
Tsai, Jones		 01/13/2020 M 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 125
CHE115-E
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 T 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 125
CHE115-G
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 Th 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 125
CHE115-I
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 Th 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 125
CHE115-A
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 M 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 123
CHE115-B
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 M 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 123
CHE115-C
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 M 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 123
CHE115-D
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 M 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 123
CHE115-E
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 T 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS 125
CHE115-F
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 T 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS 125
CHE115-G
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 T 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS 125
CHE115-H
Suzuki, Satoru		 09/08/2020 T 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS 125
CHE115-I
Schacht, Patrick C.		 09/08/2020 W 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 123
CHE115-J
Schacht, Patrick C.		 09/08/2020 W 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 123
CHE115-K
Schacht, Patrick C.		 09/08/2020 W 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 123
CHE115-L
Schacht, Patrick C.		 09/08/2020 F 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 123
CHE115-M
STAFF, STAFF		 09/08/2020 Th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA
CHE115-N
STAFF, STAFF		 09/08/2020 Th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA

CHE125 General Chemistry II with Lab

A continuation of Chemistry 115, including qualitative inorganic analysis. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 115. (4 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

CHE125-G
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 Th 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 109
CHE125-H
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 Th 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 109
CHE125-I
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 F 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 109
CHE125-J
Suzuki, Satoru		 01/13/2020 F 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 109
CHE125-A
Hu, Ying		 01/13/2020 W 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B220
CHE125-B
Hu, Ying		 01/13/2020 W 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B220
CHE125-K
Schacht, Patrick C.		 01/13/2020 Th 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS 125
CHE125-D
Schacht, Patrick C.		 01/13/2020 T 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS 125
CHE125-F
Schacht, Patrick C.		 01/13/2020 T 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS 125
CHE125-E
Schacht, Patrick C.		 01/13/2020 T 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS 125
CHE125-A
Tsai, Jones		 05/11/2020 T 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM Yeager Center B222
CHE125-A
Hu, Ying		 09/08/2020 F 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA
CHE125-B
Hu, Ying		 09/08/2020 Th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA

SCI205 Intro to Forensic Science wthLab

In this course students will integrate and apply concepts from a variety of disciplines such as chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, etc., to the study of forensic science. The theoretical foundations of common forensic science techniques will be covered along with applications to specific forensic scenarios. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Spring)

SCI205-C
Ferko, Thomas E.		 01/13/2020 Th 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 202
SCI205-A
Ferko, Thomas E.		 01/13/2020 T 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 202
SCI205-B
Ferko, Thomas E.		 01/13/2020 W 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 202

Upper Division Requirements

CHE321 QuantitativeChemclAnalysisWthLab

A survey of separation and quantitation principles and methods. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 125. (4 units; Fall)

CHE321-A
Ferko, Thomas E.		 09/08/2020 W 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA

CHE470 Instrumental Analysis

This course is a study of instrumental methods of analysis including spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical techniques with emphasis on the theory, design and applications of various instruments. Lecture (2 units) and required laboratory (2 units). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 321. (4 units; Spring, even years)

CHE470-A
Ferko, Thomas E.		 01/13/2020 F 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Building 36 36B

CHE475 Forensic Chemistry with Lab

This course builds on the students' criminalistics and chemistry foundation to study advanced topics in forensic chemistry. Topics studied are in the areas of: metrology including statistics, quality control, and sampling; chemical foundations including equilibria, partitioning, and instrumentation; drugs and poisons; combustion including explosives and firearms; and materials including colorants, polymers, inks, paints, fibers, and paper. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: CHE 470 and SCI 205. (4 units; Fall, odd years)

CHE475-A
Ferko, Thomas E.		 09/08/2020 F 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Other Non-Site Locations OTHR