AS to BS in Chemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Science (University of North Texas) 2020-2021

TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to The University of North Texas)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY WITH A CONCENTRATION IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

Catalog Year: 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Career Path: Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences

Available at: All Campuses

TSI: Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

The pathway in Chemistry will provide a foundation for you to complete courses toward an Associate of Science (AS) that will help you transfer to the University of North Texas (UNT) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Although there may be several options to fulfill certain requirements for the associate’s degree, please note that this pathway lists the specific courses leading to this bachelor’s degree. All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. Refer to catalog for official degree requirements. You must receive a GPA of at least 2.00 on all college-level course work. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Contact your advisor for information.

AS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS (Total Hours: 10)

The following are prerequisite courses to MATH 2413: MATH 1314, MATH 1316 and MATH 2412

CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER)

BIOL 1406, BIOL 2421, MATH 2415 and PHYS 2426

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 14)

  • ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB 010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a (CB 020) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, and MATH 2412, prior to enrolling in the course.
  • EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C” or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.
  • CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I This is a (CB 030) Core course. Prerequisite of MATH 1314, or equivalent academic preparation, prior to enrolling in the course. A grade of “C” or higher is required by UNT.

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 14)

  • ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a (CB 010) Core course. A grade of “C” or higher is required by UNT.
  • HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB 060) Core course.
  • MATH 2414 – Calculus II
  • CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II This is a (CB 030) Core course. A grade of “C” or higher is required by UNT.

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 6)

  • GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
  • CHOOSE ONE:
    • HIST 1302 – United States History II OR
    • HIST 2301 – Texas History These are (CB 060) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 16)

  • GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
  • CHEM 2423 – Organic Chemistry I A grade of “C” or higher is required by UNT.
  • CHOOSE ONE:
    • PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy OR
    • PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics These are (CB 040) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
  • CHOOSE ONE:
    • ARTS 1304 – Art History II OR
    • DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation OR
    • MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation These are (CB 050) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contactyour academic advisor for a specific list.
  • CHOOSE ONE:
    • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication OR
    • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking These are (CB 090) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 12)

  • CHEM 2425 – Organic Chemistry II A grade of “C” or higher is required by UNT.
  • PHYS 2425 – University Physics I
  • PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
  • CHOOSE ONE:
    • ANTH 2346 – General Anthropology OR
    • ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics OR
    • PSYC 2301 – General Psychology OR
    • SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology These are (CB 080) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
(For Transfer From Dallas College)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY WITH A CONCENTRATION IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

For questions about the UNT portion of this transfer pathway, contact the College of Science Advising Center at (940) 369-8606 or COSadvising@unt.edu. It is best to apply to UNT a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you bring a copy of this pathway to your first advising appointment at UNT.

A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all advanced science, mathematics, and engineering courses is required for graduation with a degree in chemistry.

For more information about UNT’s options in the health professions, please visit http://healthcareers.unt.edu or e-mail HealthCareers@unt.edu.

For more information about how to be accepted into UNT’s program in Forensic Science, please visit http://forensic.unt.edu or e-mail forensic@unt.edu.

For more information about obtaining secondary teacher certification, please visit http://teachnorthtexas.unt.edu or e-mail TNTAdvisor@unt.edu.

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 16)

  • MATH 2730: Multivariable Calculus MATH 2415 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT.
  • PHYS 2220/2240: Electricity and Magnetism + Lab PHYS 2426 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT.
  • BIOL 1710/1760: Biology for Science Majors I + Lab BIOL1406 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • CHEM 3330: Forensic Science Analysis Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 14)

  • BIOL 2041/2042: Microbiology + Lab BIOL 2421 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • CHEM 4360: Principles of Forensic Science Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • CHEM 3451/3452: Quantitative Analysis + Lab
  • BIOL 3331: Biomedical Criminalistics Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 14)

  • CHEM 4610: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
  • BIOC 4540: Biochemistry I
  • BIOL 3451/3452: Genetics + Lab
  • CHEM 3510/3230: Physical Chemistry I + Lab

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 12)

  • CHEM 4620: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM 4631/4632: Instrumental Analysis + Lab Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • CHEM 4351: Forensic Chemistry Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • CHEM 3520/3240: Physical Chemistry II + Lab

SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 12)

  • BIOL 4240: Forensic Microscopy Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • CHEM 4900: Special Problems or CHEM 4912: Undergraduate Research Capstone Experience Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
  • BIOL 4590: Forensic Molecular Biology Laboratory Must earn a grade of “C” or higher. 
  • MATH 1780: Probability Models

Approved: 2020-2021 Guided Pathway; Approved by UNT 5.27.21