Chemistry · Fall 2026
SDSU CHEM 300 — Forensic Science
Techniques and case studies of mysteries solved by molecular analysis: chemical and DNA analysis of crime scenes, biochemical explanations of mysterious deaths and accidents, molecular hallmarks of forgery, chemical methods in crime deterrence, chemical causes of fires and structure failure. This course cannot be applied to the minor or major in chemistry.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: CHEM 100 or completion of General Education requirement in Foundations of Learning II.A. Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. Junior or Senior standing.
- CHEM 100 or completion of General Education requirement in Foundations of Learning II.A. Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. Junior or Senior standing.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10627 Lrg Lect | In person | Open | 24 / 40 | Wed 7:25 PM–10:05 PM | N 101 | Eduardo Niebla | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 11651 Lrg Lect | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | GMCS 308 | Kathleen Mcnamara-Schroeder | No RateMyProfessor match available |