Biomedical Forensic Sciences

• GMS FS 870: Directed Research and Professionalism in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  Students register for this course in preparation of a research-based thesis project. With direction from a thesis research committee, the student investigates his/her thesis topic, develops a research plan including an outline of the project, becomes familiar with quality control and quality assurance issues and begins data collection. Throughout the semester students are required to attend instructional and discussion sessions and must attend a minimum of ten designated professional/scientific seminars. Prerequisite: Active involvement in the Master's research project and a designated Principal Investigator. 2 cr
• GMS FS 871: Internship in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  An internship in a forensic setting is encouraged and can be approved for credit depending on the nature of the internship and the number of hours of work completed. With prior approval from the student's thesis advisors and the site supervisor, work completed at an internship may be used as a basis for the student's thesis. A completed evaluation from the internship supervisor describing the nature of the work and the quality of the student's performance is required. In addition, the student is required to write a summary of his/her internship experiences and responsibilities. Note: The student may count their internship towards completion of a track given the internship is within the proposed specialty. 2 cr
• GMS FS 970: Research in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  Students complete an independent program of research that is incorporated into a thesis of publishable quality, states a hypothesis or scientific question and presents the findings to support the stated proposition. Thesis topics are developed in conjunction with a research committee consisting of faculty members and/or other qualified individuals. Students register for this course during the semester in which the student anticipates graduation from the program. Prerequisite: Directed Research and Professionalism in Biomedical Forensic Sciences. 2 cr
• GMS FS 971: Publication and Communication of Research in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  Following the completion or near completion of an independent program of research and associated thesis, students are expected to prepare their graduate research into journal format and submit for publication. Further, students are expected to submit their research for presentation at a regional, national or international conference. Registration for this course should be during the semester in which the student anticipates graduation from the program. 2 cr Prerequisite: consent of the program/thesis advisor.

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