Indiana Tech's Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science will prepare students for a variety of laboratory-based and advanced forensic science careers. Coursework including molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, chemistry, and statistics will help you become a professional with the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in your chosen career path.
Students will be immersed in diverse forensic science content areas including forensic serology and forensic DNA analysis. Students will also learn the methods used to help catch criminals in the real world.
The Bachelors of Science in Forensic Science will develop attributes of life-long learning. The proposed courses for this major demonstrate a unique combination of biology, chemistry, physics and social sciences that will be augmented by scientific writing, leadership, communication, and professional development. These skills and disciplines will be nested within an environment of inquiry-based learning.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding of concepts that guide the system of justice.
2. Explain the role of forensic science in criminal justice system.
3. Explain how professional ethics and impartiality apply to forensic science.
4. Acquire experience in written and oral presentation of description of items of evidence, laboratory procedures and analysis of scientific data.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of principles in forensic sample collection, storage, and chain of custody.
6. Apply the scientific principles in designing experiments and interpreting data as applicable for chemical and biological laboratory procedures.
7. Acquire experience of working with analytical instruments in biological and chemical laboratories.
8. Acquire experience of sample processing for forensic identification of body fluids and forensic DNA analysis.
9. Apply statistical analysis to forensic DNA evidence.
These learning outcomes are designed to immediately bring first year students into the work of scientists, leveraging their excitement and motivation to positively impact student retention and success.