Hey everyone out there..I am really interested in going back to school and pursuing a career in this field, can anyone tell me where to even start to find the information I need such as classes to take, etc...Thanks :)
2006-06-21 04:08:42 · 3 answers · asked by happilymarried_101803 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
My Alma mater just started a program in Forensic chemistry:
WHAT IS FORENSIC CHEMISTRY?
Forensic Chemistry is the science of examining trace evidence using a chemist’s sophisticated instrumentation and set of analytical techniques to exactly determine:
What substance(s) or material(s) comprise the evidence
Whether the evidence comes from a particular individual, their possessions, or their home or workplace
If the evidence comes from a specific location
I WANT TO BE A CSI – IS THIS THE RIGHT MAJOR TO CHOOSE?
Yes. Most of the scientists on the CSI television shows would need to have a forensic chemistry background to do the work depicted.
COURSES OFFERED
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Biology I
Computers for Chemists
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
General Physics I or Engineering Physics
General Physics II or Engineering Physics
Chemistry Issues & Ethics
Physical Chemistry I
Quantitative Chemistry
Criminalistics
Crime Scene Processing
Instrumental Analysis
Forensic Body Fluids
Inorganic Chemistry
Forensic Lab Experience
Forensic Ind. Study or Forensic Internship
Arson and Bomb Investigation
2006-06-21 04:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by psychgrad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a BS in chemistry or biology, like me, and then find out that you cannot find a job in your field. Work at something else, if you are lucky.
2006-06-21 11:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a program in forensic science or criminology.
2006-06-21 11:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋