Course Descriptions

BSFS students should review their degree requirements and pay close attention to course descriptions.

BGSU CATALOG 

The BGSU Office of Registration and Records maintains an electronic Catalog as a guide to the programs, policies, and courses that are part of undergraduate life at BGSU. The Catalog informs students of opportunities and requirements at several levels to guarantee they take advantage of all that BGSU has to offer and make steady progress toward their academic goals. BSFS students are encouraged to review the breadth of information available and utilize this valuable resource. The 2025-26 Catalog is available at https://www.bgsu.edu/catalog.html. 

BSFS Students can utilize the BGSU Catalog by clicking on the specialization links below. Please note the most current requirements will be reflected. Students should refer to their degree audit and specific catalog year and, therefore, their degree requirements.

AY 2025-26 Catalog

Forensic DNA Analysis (Prior to Fall 2022 Forensic Biology)
Forensic Drug Analysis (Prior to Fall 2022 Forensic Chemistry)
Forensic Examination

Students can utilize their degree audit and/or the BGSU catalog and then review course descriptions found here.

Helpful information:

• How to run a degree audit (DAR)
• Academic Calendars
• Enrollment Information
• How to Enroll
• Multidisciplinary Component Classes (MDCs) 2025-26
• BG Perspective Classes (BGP) 2025-26
• Foreign Language
• Math Placement

Academic Load

A student's enrollment status is determined by the number of class hours the student is enrolled during a semester. A full-time undergraduate student is enrolled for 12 or more semester hours. A part-time undergraduate student is enrolled for fewer than 12 semester hours. Based on institutional policy, there are designated internship and co-operative education classes that are considered to be enrolled in a full-time academic experience at BGSU. Students should consult with their college office when scheduling internships and co-operative education classes if they have any questions.

The academic load of a full-time undergraduate student will not be fewer than 12 hours at any time. Students who maintain an academic load of 15-16 hours per semester will make progress toward a timely degree completion and will advance in class standing each year, allowing them such benefits as priority for class registration and student housing. Students who receive scholarships should check their individual scholarship requirements to ensure that they are meeting credit enrollment obligations. Enrollment for more than 18 hours requires the approval of the student's college office and is not permitted for first-semester students; email contactcas@bgsu.edu with your request.

A full-time student who drops enough hours to become a part-time student is eligible to remain in University-owned housing and to retain membership in University organizations; however, the student is subject to the following restrictions:

• Ineligibility for intercollegiate athletics;
• Possible reduction of financial aid awards.