Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Forensic Science Minor


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The Forensic Science Minor provides students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques involved in forensic investigations in the criminal justice system. This minor may be appealing to students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB), and Criminology and Justice Studies. It provides a background in the scientific concepts, techniques, and procedures used in investigating crimes, as well as in law, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system.

Outcomes


  1. Understand the role of evidence within the criminal justice system. (CH 370 /CR 370 CR 262 )
  2. Understand the relevant biology and chemistry needed to analyze and interpret scientific data. (CH 321 ; BI 318 )
  3. Understand how scientific techniques are applied to the collection and analysis of evidence. (CH 370 /CR 370 

Assessment


As appropriate to each course, students will be assessed through writing, speaking, and demonstration of skills. These could take the form of:

  • Examinations
  • Laboratory reports
  • Laboratory practical exams
  • Essays
  • Term papers
  • Course-based discussion (in class or electronic)
  • Oral presentations

Minor Note


  • At least 18 semester hours in a subject area are required for a minor.
  • A minimum of 9 hours in the minor must be earned at Avila University.
    • At least six of these hours must be numbered 300 or above. (Note: If the minor is in Biology or Chemistry, only four (4) of the 9 semester hours in the minor at Avila must be in courses numbered 300 or above.)

  • A minimum of 9 hours must be unique between a major and a minor. 
  • A grade of “C” or better must be earned for all graded courses required for the minor.

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