Forensic Science for the Non-Scientist

Winter 2025 > Science & Mathematics > CHEM.1020 > 061

Course No: CHEM.1020-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1072; SIS Term: 3420
Course Status: Course Full - Wait List Available

Course Description

This course presents the inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations as a pathway for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory non-majors course. This course capitalizes on the surge of interest in the scientific investigation of crime (as sparked by CSI and other television shows) and will collate the theme of forensic science with the fundamentals of chemistry. The course material will be continually updated with each offering.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Not for Science and Math Majors.
  • Core Codes: SCL, STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Kwok Chow
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Winter: Dec 30 to Jan 19
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules (including, without limitations, changes in course content and class schedules), locations, tuition and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.

Register for this Course

New Students

If you have not already applied and been accepted to a program.
New Student Registration

Current Students

If you have applied, been accepted to and are currently enrolled in a program.
Current Student Registration

Additional Registration Information

Questions?

Email our Advising Center for assistance or call 800-480-3190.