core courses including:
• GEOL-G107 / GEOL-G117 Environmental Geology Lecture and Laboratory or GEOL-G110 / GEOL- G120 Physical Geology Lecture and Laboratory
• GEOL-G205 Reporting Skills in Geoscience
• GEOL-G303 Weather and Climate
• GEOL-G306 Earth Materials
• GEOL-G334 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
• BIOL-K341 Principles of Ecology and Evolution
• CHEM-C341 Organic Chemistry I
• GEOL-G436 Earth Observation from Space
• GEOL-G415 Principles of Geomorphology, or GEOG-G475 Climate Change
• GEOG-G315 Environmental Conservation, or GEOG-G310 Human Impact on the Environment, or SPEA-V311 Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
No grade below C- will be accepted in any of these courses.
Concentration Requirements Fifteen (15) credit hours of courses within one of three Environmental Science concentrations. Students select one of the Environmental Science Concentrations – Earth and Water Resources, Environmental Management, or Environmental Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis.
A. Earth and Water Resources Fifteen (15) credit hours, including:
• GEOL-G430 Principles of Hydrology
• GEOL-G406 Introduction to Geochemistry
• GEOL-G482 Environmental Microbiology
• One (1) focus course
• For a Water Resources focus, take one (1) of the following:
• GEOL-G431 Wetland Ecosystems
• GEOL-G490 Stream Ecosystems and Restoration
• GEOL-G451 Principles of Hydrogeology
• For a Biogeochemistry focus, take one (1) of the following:
• GEOL-G486 Soil Biogeochemistry
• GEOL-G483 Isotope Geochemistry
• Capstone Requirement: GEOL-G488 Global Cycles No grade below C- will be accepted in any courses in the Earth and Water Resources concentration.
B. Environmental Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Fifteen (15) credit hours, including
• GEOG-G336 Environmental Remote Sensing or GEOG-G338 Geographic Information Science
• GEOG-G337 Computer Cartography and Graphics or GEOL-G487 Remote Sensing of Global Change
• Two (2) courses chosen from:
• GEOG-G436 Advanced Remote Sensing
• GEOG-G438 Advanced Geographic Information Science
• GEOG-G442 Seminar in Remote Sensing
• GEOG-G488 Applied Spatial Statistics
• GEOL-G490 Planetary Remote Sensing
• Capstone Requirement: GEOG-G439 Seminar in Geographic Information Science
No grade below C- will be accepted in any courses in the Environmental Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis concentration.
C. Environmental Management Fifteen (15) credit hours, including:
• PBHL-A451 Air Pollution and Control
• PBHL-A400 Public Health Risk Analysis, Communication and Management
• Focus Course and Capstone (2 courses):
• For Pollution Assessment focus:
• PBHL-A433 Industrial Hygiene
• Required Capstone: PBHL-A460 Techniques in Environmental Science and Health Science and Health
• For Policy and Planning focus:
• GEOG-G438 Advanced GIS
• Required Capstone: PBHL-A416 Environmental Health Policy
• For Occupational Safety and Health focus;
• PBHL-A410 Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
• Required Capstone: PBHL-A433 Industrial Hygiene
No grade below C- will be accepted in any courses in the Environmental Management concentration.
D. Other Requirements See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs, Baccalaureate Degree, General Requirements” in this bulletin.
Environmental Science Plans of Study
There is no single semester-by-semester plan of study for the B.S.E.S. degree because of the flexibility encouraged within the program and the three concentration options.
However, a possible plan for courses is given below.
Variations from this sample plan of study should be made in consultation with the academic and concentration advisors.
Bachelor of Science Environmental Science Sample Programs (120 hours required)
• Freshman Year First Semester GEOL-G110 Physical Geology or GEOL- G107 Environmental Geology
3
GEOL-G120 Physical Geology Laboratory or GEOL-G117 Environmental Geology Laboratory
1
CHEM-C105 Principles of Chemistry I
3
MATH 22100 Calculus for Technology I
3 ENG-W131 Reding,
Writing and Inquiry
3 SCI-I120 Windows on
Science
1
Total 14
Second Semester CHEM-C106 Principles of Chemistry II
3
GEOL-G306 Earth Materials
4 MATH 22200 Calculus for Technology II
3 COMM-R110
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
2nd written
communication course 3
Total 16
Sophomore Year Third Semester GEOL-G205 Reporting Skills in Geoscience
3 BIOL-K101 Concepts
of Biology I
5 PHYS-P201 General
Physics I
5 Computer
Programming approved course
3
Total 16
Fourth Semester GEOG-G303 Weather and Climate
3 BIOL-K103 Concepts
of Biology II
5 PHYS-P202 General
Physics II
5 SPEA-V211, GEOG-
G315 or GEOG-G310
3
Total 16
Junior Year - EARTH AND WATER RESOURCES CONCENTRATION
Fifth Semester GEOL-G334 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
4
BIOL-K341 Principles of Ecology and Evolution
3
GEOL-G406 Geochemistry
3 GEOL-G430
Hydrology
3 Cultural
Understanding (choose from list)
3
Total 16
Sixth Semester GEOL-G482 Environmental Microbiology
3
CHEM-C341 Organic Chemistry I
3 GEOL-G415
Geomorphology
3 Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Elective 3
Total 15
Senior Year - EARTH AND WATER RESOURCES CONCENTRATION
Seventh Semester STAT 30100 or SPEA- K300 or STAT-N501
3 GEOL-G486 Soil
Biogeochemistry
3 GEOL-G436 Earth
Observation from Space
3
Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Elective 3
Total 15
Eighth Semester GEOL-G488 Global Cycles
3 Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Electives 6
CAND 99100 Candidate for Graduation
0
Total 12
Junior Year - ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS CONCENTRATION
Fifth Semester GEOL-G334 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
4
BIOL-K341 Principles of Ecology and Evolution
3
GEOL-G436 Earth Observation from Space
3
GEOG-G338 Introduction to GIS
3 Cultural
Understanding (choose from list)
3
Total 16
Sixth Semester GEOG-G475 Climate Change
3 CHEM-C341 Organic
Chemistry I
3 GEOG-G336
Environmental Remote Sensing
3
GEOG-G438 Advanced GIS
3 Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Total 15
Senior Year - ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS CONCENTRATION
Seventh Semester STAT 30100 or SPEA- K300 or STAT-N501
3 GEOG-G439 Seminar
in GIS
3 Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Electives 6
Total 15
Eighth Semester GEOL-G487 Remote Sensing of Global Change
3
GEOG-G488 Spatial Statistics or GEOG- G436 Advanced RS
3
Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Elective 3
CAND 99100 Candidate for Graduation
0
Total 12
Junior Year - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
Fifth Semester GEOL-G334 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
4
BIOL-K341 Principles of Ecology and Evolution
3
GEOL-G436 Earth Observation from Space
3
STAT 30100 or SPEA- K300 or STAT-N501
3 Cultural
Understanding (choose from list)
3
Total 16
Sixth Semester GEOG-G475 Climate Change
3 CHEM-C341 Organic
Chemistry I
3 PBHL-A424
Environmental Health Science
3
PBHL-A400 Public Health Risk Analysis
3
Elective 3
Total 15
Senior Year - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
Seventh Semester PBHL-A451 Air Pollution and Control
3
Focus Course 3
Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Elective 3
Total 15
Eighth Semester
Focus Capstone 3
Arts and Humanities/
Social Sciences (choose from list)
3
Electives 6
CAND 99100 Candidate for Graduation
0
Total 12
Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program
IUPUI
Science Building, LD 326 402 N. Blackford Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3274
Phone: (317) 274-6882; fax: (317) 274-4701 www.forensic.iupui.edu
• Professor Siegel
• Assistant Professor Goodpaster (Program Director), Manicke, Picard
• Lecturer Londino
• Academic Advisor & Program Coordinator Maidi Forensic science is the application of the methods of science to matters involving the public. In many cases this means the application of science in solving crimes.
Forensic science is multidisciplinary; it involves chemistry, biology, physics, math, biochemistry, engineering, computer science, psychology, medicine, law, criminal justice, etc. Forensic scientists analyze evidence and testify in court. They may be called upon to attend some crime scenes, train police investigators and attorneys, and conduct research.
In the fall of 2004, IUPUI began the first forensic science degree program in Indiana. This FEPAC accredited program was developed by faculty from the School of Law, the School of Science, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). Each school contributes to the Forensic and Investigative Sciences (FIS) program by offering required and elective classes, and by mentoring students in the program. Completion of this program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences. All students take a core of science classes and university-required courses. Then each student chooses one concentration:
• Biology
• Chemistry
The baccalaureate program also includes courses in law and forensic science (taught by law faculty), laboratory courses in forensic chemistry and biology, as well as an opportunity to complete either an internship at a crime laboratory or a research project with a member of faculty.
Graduates of the program will be able to seek employment in crime labs, scientific industries, environmental agencies, and federal or local law enforcement.
Admission to the Major
There are specific credit, GPA, and course requirements for admission to the FIS program. These depend upon your status. Please contact the FIS Academic Advisor for more information by e -mail [email protected] or phone 317-274-6882.
• Bachelor of Science
• Minor in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
• Graduate Program
Bachelor of Science
This degree is for students who plan to work in the criminal justice system as scientists in crime laboratories or other enforcement environments.
Degree Requirements
See the School of Science requirements under
“Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin for additional restrictions.
First-Year Experience Course Beginning freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 19 credit hours are required to take SCI-I120 Windows on Science (1 cr.) or an equivalent first-year experience course.
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