1. What is the most crucial advice I should follow in my first year at the 香蕉視頻_91香蕉_蜜桃傳媒a if I would like to do an internship in forensic science and apply for forensic science jobs when I graduate?

Answer: When looking for jobs and internships, you will be held to a higher standard than most of your peers outside of forensic science regarding your behaviors and those you associate with. This is not a moral issue; it is an agency’s assessment of whether or not you are likely to be a security risk when dealing with sensitive materials or information. Keep this in mind. 

Almost all jobs in forensic science, as well as internships, will require that you undergo a background investigation. During this process, an investigator looks into your criminal record, credit history, colleagues/friends, employment history, etc. They interview people you know and have lived with and ask about your background. You must be completely forthcoming and honest during this process. The biggest mistake that students sometimes make is using marijuana. SMOKING/CONSUMING MARIJUANA EVEN ONCE WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION FOR MOST FORENSIC JOBS FOR YEARS AFTER THE INCIDENT. It does not matter if you consumed marijuana in a state/jurisdiction where it was legal.

2. What science classes should I take in my first year at the 香蕉視頻_91香蕉_蜜桃傳媒a?

Answer: It is recommended to enroll in the General Chemistry (CHE 152/153L) and General Biology (BIO 198/198L) courses as soon as possible. They are prerequisites to many of the upper-level courses. In the spring semester of your first year, it is recommended that you enroll in FSC 130, Survey of Forensic Sciences. It is the first course in the forensic science series. It is important to note that it is still possible to graduate in four years if you start these courses in your second year at the University. Still, your upper-level science courses will not be as evenly distributed.

3. What electives should I take if I want to apply for jobs in forensic biology (DNA analysis)?

Answer: It is recommended that students interested in Forensic DNA Analysis complete both the Molecular Biology (BIO 370/370L) and Biochemistry (CHE 320/320L) courses. This is important because forensic DNA analysis laboratories have specific coursework requirements detailed in the Quality Assurance Standard (QAS) document for forensic DNA testing laboratories, published by the FBI.