Graduate degrees offered by the College of Science, Engineering and Technology are Master of Arts in geography, graphic communications technology and mathematics; Master of Science in biology, chemistry, management of technology, geosciences, mathematics and water science; and Master of Arts in Teaching in mathematics. The college also offers courses in support of the Master of Arts in Education.

The college's faculty are recognized scholars whose state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research is funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. Like some of the finest liberal arts colleges in the country, we use our research program to enhance the learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. It is our belief that students learn science, mathematics, engineering, and technology best by doing REAL work in these areas. To this end, some Murray State students have the opportunity to work side-by-side with faculty trying to solve some of the most interesting questions facing the scientific community today. Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, have published the results of their research in national journals and presented their work at regional and national conferences. In other cases, students at Murray State have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through our co-op program. These kinds of experiences give our graduates the edge they need when applying for graduate school, professional school or, when entering the job market.

Murray State's designation as a Commonwealth Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research and the Program of Distinction in Telecommunication Systems Management adds to our distinctiveness both in the state and in the national and international academic communities. 

There is little question that our academic program is different from those you will find at many universities. It is because of this difference that the College of Science, Engineering and Technology received a $1.5 million award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, identifying our pre-medical program as one of the premier programs in the country. The Hughes award is one of the most sought after recognitions of academic excellence presented in the academic community today.

Our faculty are here to help all our students, providing extra challenge or extra help as needed. The College's legacy of offering the very best in undergraduate and graduate instruction continues to be our top priority. Our faculty continuously review and revise our curricula to help ensure that our programs are preparing all our students for today and tomorrow's careers.

Associate degree programs in the college are closely related to the Kentucky Tech Prep education initiative. Graduates and transfer students from technical, community and junior colleges are invited to continue their education in our upper-division baccalaureate degree programs.

Programs and Facilities

Program of Distinction in Telecommunication Systems Management. The telecommunications field, which incorporates systems and networks of leading-edge technologies such as fiber optic systems, satellites, wireless, telephony and cable, is rapidly changing and growing. The changes taking place in this field are dramatically influencing how individuals and institutions communicate and how they conduct business. Technological advances in the telecommunications area have profoundly affected government, retail, finance, health care, education, industry and entertainment sectors. Murray State's exciting new program in telecommunications systems management is helping prepare our graduates to become the leaders in this important emerging field.

Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research. Murray State University hosts one of the five designated Centers of Excellence in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With funding support from agencies like the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Tennessee Valley Authority and the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources, Murray State's research program in ecosystem sciences is both nationally and internationally recognized.

Three distinct components make up the Center: the Hancock Biological Station (HBS), the Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC), and the Chemical Services Laboratory (CSL). The Center's primary research focus is long-term reservoir studies, principally on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. Center expertise is also available for analyzing environmental problems associated with other ecosystems in the region.

The Center for Reservoir Research provides outstanding research opportunities for scientists from around the world to study the region's unique environment. The Center also provides Murray State University undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to engage in hands-on research with faculty who are at the vanguard of ecosystem science.

Mid-America Remote sensing Center. Since the late 1970's when Murray State was declared the official NASA Landsat technology transfer agent, the Mid-America Remote sensing Center has distinguished itself as the premier remote sensing/geographic information center for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. MARC associates have educated students from all over the world in applications of space-age technology. In addition, MARC faculty and staff, using state-of-the-art image processing hardware and software, have conducted numerous resource management projects throughout the region for government as well as private sector groups. MARC also serves as a "clearinghouse" for geographically referenceable data bases for the Center of Excellence, with MARC associates coordinating the design and implementation of an interactive automated geographic information system (GIS) for Kentucky Lake and its surrounding environments.

Hancock Biological Station. A year-round research and teaching facility located on beautiful Kentucky Lake, the HBS is one of the finest centers of its kind in the Midwest. HBS acts as the field research focal point for the Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research and for the Ecological Consortium of Mid-America. The facilities, which include both faculty and student housing, are available year-round to all scientists interested in ecosystem research. Hancock Biological Station contains state-of-the-art laboratories for aquatic chemistry, scanning electron microscopy, ecology, wildlife and fisheries. A full-time technical staff operates the facilities. Field-oriented classes at the station attract students from around the nation. A wide variety of formal classes are offered each summer. These may include ecology, ornithology, limnology, field botany, stream ecology, reservoir ecology, scanning electron microscopy and vertebrate ecology. Independent research topics provide opportunities for individualized instruction and close interactions with researchers. Classes are open to undergraduates, graduate students, teachers and others interested in enhancing their knowledge of ecology, ecosystems and the natural environment. 

Chemical Services Laboratory. The Chemical Services Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation enabling high-quality instruction in environmental analytical chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Chemical Services Laboratory is a major contributor to the Center of Excellence research through its provision of chemical analyses for environmental chemistry, ecotoxicological, trace element and acid deposition studies. In addition, it offers regional laboratory service for industries, institutions and individuals in west Kentucky, the greater Ohio Valley region and beyond in fulfillment of its regional economic service role.

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology enjoys excellent facilities in the Martha Layne Collins Center, Hugh L. Oakley Applied Science Building, Blackburn Science Building and several off-campus sites. Also, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has approved the construction of a new facility at Murray State University. The anticipated completion date of the first phase of this exciting new teaching and research facility is the fall of 2004.

Pre-Professional Programs

Students planning to pursue the following professions should consult with the appropriate advisor before beginning their studies.

• Dentistry: Dr. Timothy Johnston, Department of Biological Sciences, and Dr. Ricky Cox, Department of Chemistry.

• Engineering: Dr. Stephen Cobb, Professional Engineer, Department of Physics and Engineering; Dr. Steven Schneiderman, Professional Engineer, Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology.

• Medical Technology: Dr. James Stuart, Department of Biological Sciences.

• Medicine: Dr. Sterling Wright, Department of Biological Sciences; and Dr. Ricky Cox, Dr. Jin Liu, and Dr. Robert Volp, Department of Chemistry.

• Pharmacy: Dr. Leon Duobinis-Gray, Department of Biological Sciences; Dr. David Owen, Department of Chemistry.

• Physical Therapy: Dr. Terry Derting and Dr. Claire Fuller, Department of Biological Sciences.
 
 

Department of Biological Sciences 334 Blackburn Science Building 270-762-2786

Chair: Tom J. Timmons. Faculty: Canning, Derting, Duobinis-Gray, Fuller, Hendricks, Johnston, Kipphut, Martin, Sickel, Spencer, Stuart, Timmons, D. White, S. White, Whiteman, Wright, Zimmerer.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers baccalaureate programs with a major in biology (pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-physical therapy, molecular biology, fisheries, aquatic biology and secondary certification options available) or an area of concentration in wildlife or medical technology. These programs are designed to prepare students for professional or graduate work in the life sciences. Curricula provide students with a basic core of science courses plus advanced biology courses in their particular field of interest. The department also offers a two-year, pre-professional program in pharmacy and a minor in biology.

The Department of Biological Sciences has offices, classrooms, laboratories, and research facilities on the second and third floors of the Blackburn Science Building. The department also has two off-campus resources which are utilized in field-oriented teaching and research programs. One of these, Murphy's Pond, is a 300-acre preserve in Hickman County with one of the few remaining cypress swamps in western Kentucky. The other, Hancock Biological Station, is a modern classroom/laboratory complex located on the western shore of Kentucky Lake 17 miles from the main campus. The station is ideally located in an area of diverse aquatic habitats and is the focal point for the Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research, dedicated to the study of Kentucky and Barkley Reservoirs.

Note: All biology majors and areas require a minimum of 42 hours of courses at 300 level or above. Transfer credit for biology courses toward a biology major, area, or minor must be C or above for each course.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 26.0101

University Studies Requirements¹ 48-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

PHY 120 General Physics I 

or

PHY 121 General Physics II

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion 

236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

or

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light

256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

•University Studies Electives:

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Chemistry

Required Courses 40 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 330 Principles of Ecology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

BIO electives: 16 hrs approved by advisor, 300 level or above

[BIO 488 and 489 will not count here²]

Co-Requirements for Biology Major 7-9 hrs

Group 1:

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I 

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

or Group 2:

CHE 210 Brief Organic Chemistry³

CHE 215 Brief Organic Chemistry Laboratory³

CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry

Required Minor⁴ 2-21 hrs

Unrestricted Electives 7-31 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Curriculum satisfies 9-10 hours of science University Studies requirements (Section II) and ten hours of University Studies electives (Section V).
²A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483, 484 and BIO 491, 492, 493, 494 may be used. 
³This course does not apply toward the chemistry minor.
⁴Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 26.0101

University Studies Requirements 41-50 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I

Required Courses 46 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

or

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 290 Biomedical Sciences Research I

BIO 300 Microbiology

BIO 321 Cell Biology

BIO 322 Animal Physiology

or

BIO 555 Plant Physiology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 388 Biomedical Sciences Research II

BIO 389 Biomedical Sciences Research III

BIO 438 Biomedical Sciences Research IV

BIO 439 Biomedical Sciences Research V

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

BIO 533 Molecular Genetics

Co-Requirements for Area 24 hrs

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I 

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 530 Biochemistry I

CHE 540 Biochemistry II

PHY 121 General Physics II

Restricted Electives 8-17 hrs

Choose from the following:

BIO 320 Comparative Vertebrate

BIO 421 Vertebrate Histology

BIO 501 Immunology

BIO 504 Medical Cell Biology

BIO 521 Cell Biology Lab

BIO 528 Neurobiology

BIO 534 Molecular Biology Lab

BIO 597 Advanced Molecular Biology

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 403 Basic Physical Chemistry

CHE 537 Experimental Biochemistry

PHY 370 Modern Physics

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹A freshman must have a math ACT score of 25 or higher to declare a major in Biomedical Sciences. However, any student may apply to the program and must have completed 32 credit hours with a GPA of 3.0, and must have taken BIO 115, 116, CHE 201, 202 and MAT 250 with grades of B or better. Any student wishing to seek this degree (whether declared as a freshman or not) must apply to the Biomedical Sciences committee for admission into the program.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 26.0101

University Studies Requirements¹ 49-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I

and

PHY 121 General Physics II

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion and

236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

and

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light and

256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Required Courses 39 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

BIO 321 Cell Biology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

BIO 533 Molecular Genetics

BIO 534 Molecular Genetics Laboratory

BIO 537 Experimental Biochemistry

BIO 597 Topics in Advanced Molecular Biology

Co-Requirements for

Biology/Molecular Biology Option² 31 hrs

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 530 Fundamentals of Biochemistry I

CHE 540 Fundamentals of Biochemistry II

CSC 136 FORTRAN Programming

or

PHY 145 Introduction to Programming I

MAT 560 Statistical Methods

Unrestricted Electives 7-9 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Curriculum satisfies all hours of science University Studies requirements (Section II).
²Chemistry co-requirements may fulfill the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 26.0101

University Studies Requirements¹ 49-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I and

PHY 121 General Physics II

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion and

236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

and

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light and

256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

•Social Sciences (recommended):

PSY 180 General Psychology

Required Courses 39 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 321 Cell Biology

BIO 322 Animal Physiology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

BIO electives: 12 hrs approved by advisor 300 level or above

[BIO 488 and 489 will not count here]

Co-Requirements for Biology Major 19 hrs

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

Required Minor³ 2-21 hrs

Unrestricted Electives⁴ 0-17 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Curriculum satisfies all hours of science University Studies requirements (Section II).
²A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483, 484 and BIO 491, 492, 493, 494 may be used.
³Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward the requirements for a minor in chemistry.
⁴ENG 204 strongly recommended. Electives other than ENG 204 must be at the 300 level or above.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 26.0101

University Studies Requirements¹ 49 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

or

COM 181 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I and

PHY 121 General Physics II

•Social Sciences:

PSY 180 General Psychology

•University Studies Elective:

SOC 133 Introduction to Sociology

Required Courses 43 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 120 Scientific Etymology

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 220 Clinical Terminology

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

BIO 320 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

BIO 322 Animal Physiology

BIO 330 Principles of Ecology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

BIO electives: 8 hrs approved by advisor, 300 level or above

[BIO 488 and 489 will not count here]²

Co-Requirements for Biology Major

and Pre-Physical Therapy 25-26 hrs

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

or

PSY 300 Principles and Methods of Statistical Analysis

Required Minor³ 2-21 hrs

Unrestricted Electives 0-10 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128-139 hrs

¹Curriculum satisfies all science University Studies requirements.
²A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483, 484 and BIO 491, 492, 493, 494 may be used.
³Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 03.0601

University Studies Requirements 46-56 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I

Core Courses 40-46 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 330 Principles of Ecology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 350 Systematic Botany 

or 

BIO 553 Field Botany

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability

or

MAT 560 Statistical Methods

and the following two courses:

CHE 210 Brief Organic

CHE 215 Brief Organic Lab

or the following three courses:

CHE 310 Organic I

CHE 315 Organic I Lab

CHE 320 Organic II

Option of Study 35-39 hrs

Choose one of the following four options:

Wildlife Biology¹

BIO 154 Dendrology

BIO 320 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

BIO 380 Wildlife Techniques

BIO 580 Principles of Wildlife Management

BIO 584 Wildlife Policy and Administration

PLN 507 Urban and Regional Land Use Planning

and two of the following:

BIO 572 Herpetology 

BIO 573 Ornithology

BIO 574 Mammalogy

Elective (0-1 hrs)

and one of the following:

CSC 136 FORTRAN Programming

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology

PHY 140 Introduction to Computing Applications in

Science and Engineering

and one of the following:

ENG 204 Advanced Expository Writing

ENG 325 Technical Writing

ENG 404 Advanced Composition

Conservation Biology 

BIO 308 Ethics in Biology

BIO 578 Conservation Biology

BIO 580 Principles of Wildlife Management

and two of the following:

BIO 570 Ichthyology

BIO 572 Herpetology 

BIO 573 Ornithology

BIO 574 Mammalogy

and

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

ECO 231 Principles of Microeconomics

ECO 310 Issues in the Global Economy

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing

or

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

PLN 507 Urban and Regional Land Use Planning

POL 250 Introduction to International Relations

or

POL 252 Contemporary Political Systems

SOC 231 Social Problems²

Elective-300 level or above (1 hr)

Zoological Conservation

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

or

BIO 467 General Parasitology

BIO 322 Animal Physiology

BIO 538 Animal Behavior

BIO 578 Conservation Biology

and two of the following:

BIO 570 Ichthyology

BIO 572 Herpetology 

BIO 573 Ornithology

BIO 574 Mammalogy

and

AGR 300 Animal Nutrition

AGR 322 Veterinary Laboratory Principles

AGR 329 Veterinary Hematology and Microbiology

AGR 331 Small Animal Diseases

AGR 332 Animal Nursing and Radiography

Wetlands Conservation

AGR 250 Soil Science

AGR 470 Soil and Water Engineering

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

BIO 535 Watershed Ecology

or

BIO 546 Stream Ecology

BIO 548 Wetland Ecology

BIO 586 Limnology

COM 481 Conflict Resolution I

ENG 325 Technical Writing

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing

or

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

GSC 560 Hydrogeology

Unrestricted Electives 0-7 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Certification available from The Wildlife Society.
²Will count as University Studies Social Sciences elective.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 26.0101

University Studies Requirements¹ 50 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I

or

PHY 121 General Physics II

•University Studies Electives:

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Required Biology Courses 47 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 330 Principles of Ecology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

BIO 586 Limnology

and 19 hrs selected from the following:

BIO 535 Watershed Ecology

BIO 541 Phycology

BIO 543 Algal Ecology

BIO 546 Stream Ecology

BIO 547 Aquatic Vascular Plants

BIO 548 Wetland Ecology

BIO 561 Freshwater Invertebrates

BIO 563 Aquatic Entomology

BIO 570 Ichthyology

BIO 582 Fisheries Management

BIO 589 Reservoir Ecology

Co-Requirements for Biology Major 7-9 hrs

and Group 1:

CHE 210 Brief Organic Chemistry²

CHE 215 Brief Organic Chemistry Laboratory²

CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry

or Group 2:

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I 

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

Required Minor³ 2-21 hrs

Unrestricted Electives 4-20 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Curriculum satisfies all hours of science University Studies requirements (Section II) and nine hours of University Studies electives (Section V).
²This course does not apply toward the chemistry minor.
³Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 51.1005

University Studies Requirements² 50 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

•University Studies Electives:

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I

Required Biology Courses 68 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 228 Human Anatomy

BIO 229 Human Physiology

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 467 General Parasitology

BIO 495 Medical Technology Internship

BIO 496 Medical Technology Internship

BIO 497 Medical Technology Internship

BIO 500 Pathogenic Microbiology

BIO 501 Immunology

Co-Requirements for Area 10 hrs

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry

PHY 121 General Physics II

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Murray State University, in cooperation with approved schools of medical technology, offers a baccalaureate degree with an area in medical technology. Upon completion of three years of academic work with at least the last two semesters of the program in residence at Murray State University and a fourth year (12 months) in a clinical school of medical technology approved by the American Medical Association, the student becomes eligible for the Bachelor of Science degree and also becomes eligible to take a national certification exam.
²Curriculum satisfies all science University Studies requirements (Section II) and 9 hours of University Studies electives (Section V).

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 26.0101

University Studies Requirements¹ 51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking²

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

•Social Sciences:

PSY 180 General Psychology

•University Studies Electives:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology²

GSC 110 World Geography (recommended)

Required Courses 41 hrs

BIO 099 Freshman Orientation

BIO 112 Field Biology

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

BIO 116 Biological Inquiry and Analysis

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

or

BIO 321 Cell Biology

BIO 320 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

BIO 322 Animal Physiology

BIO 330 Principles of Ecology

BIO 333 Genetics

BIO 499 Senior Biology Seminar

Co-Requirements for Biology Major 15-19 hrs

Chemistry Requirement - Group 1:

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

or Group 2:

CHE 210 Brief Organic Chemistry³

CHE 215 Brief Organic Chemistry Laboratory³

CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry

Physics Requirement - Group 1:

PHY 120 General Physics I

PHY 121 General Physics II

or Group 2:

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion

and 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light

and 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Required for Secondary Certification⁴ 38 hrs

COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments

EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development

EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education²

EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching

EDU 383 Evaluation and Measurement in Education

EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education

EDU 422 Student Teaching Seminar (optional)

HEA 191 Personal Health

SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools

SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School

SED 300 Education of Students with Disabilities

Required Minor⁵ 2-21 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 134-166 hrs⁵

¹Curriculum satisfies 15 hours of science University Studies requirements (Section II).
²With a grade of C or better.
³This course does not apply toward the chemistry minor.
⁴PRAXIS Exam required during last semester before student teaching.
⁵Chemistry co-requirements may apply toward the requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum¹

Required Courses 58 hrs

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 228 Human Anatomy

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 325 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

ECO 231 Principles of Microeconomics

ENG 101 Composition

ENG 102 Composition and Research

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I

PHY 121 General Physics II

Electives: Social sciences 3 hrs

Humanities² 6 hrs

Cross-cultural³ 3 hrs

General electives 4 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 74 hrs

¹The above program is based on the current admission requirements of the College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky. Other colleges of pharmacy will have somewhat different requirements from those listed above. The curriculum can be modified to meet the requirements of most professional programs. The pre-pharmacy advisor should be consulted.
²Must be a two-course series.
³A cross-cultural elective is a course that focuses on the study of a Third World or non-Western country.

Biology Minor 21 hrs
Complete any two of BIO 115, 116, 221 and 222. Twelve hours of electives 300 level or above (BIO 330 and 333 are highly recommended) A maximum of three hours total from BIO 483, 484, 491, 492, 493, or 494 may be used. Remaining BIO hours should be chosen with advisor's approval. BIO 101 and 201 will not count toward this minor. Six hours must be upper-level (300 and greater) courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
 
 

Department of Chemistry 456 Blackburn Science Building 270-762-2584

Interim Chair: Judy Ratliff. Faculty: Anderson, Cox, Fannin, Liu, Loganathan, Masthay, McCreary, Muscio, Owen, Ratliff, Volp.

The Department of Chemistry is fully certified by the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training. The department offers an area in chemistry or a major with options in teacher certification, pre-medical, pre-dental, biochemistry or pre-MBA.

The chemistry area program is designed for students planning careers in engineering, the chemical industry, or for those who plan to pursue graduate study following the baccalaureate degree. Upon completion of this program, graduates are certified as professional chemists. Alumni with the area are well prepared to succeed in nationally recognized Ph.D. programs in chemistry.

The chemistry major program is recommended for students planning careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, secondary education, toxicology, or biochemistry.

The department offers a minor in chemistry as well as a Master of Science in Chemistry.

Murray State has a nationally recognized chemistry student organization, the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. The Murray State Chapter has continually been recognized as being one of the most outstanding chapters in the nation.

The department is closely aligned with the Chemical Services Laboratory (CSL), the Center for Reservoir Research (CRR), and efforts to enhance the biomedical sciences at Murray State University. 

An excellent undergraduate research program is maintained that allows students to become involved in research projects during their first semester at MSU or later if they so desire. Students present posters or talks each semester at local and/or national meetings. 

Students interested in chemistry, should contact the chair of the Department of Chemistry, Murray State University, 456 Blackburn Science Building, Murray, KY 42071-3346, Phone: (270) 762-2584. Fax: (270) 762-6474. Or visit our website at http://www.murraystate.edu/chemistry

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0501

NOTE: Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students are cautioned that requirements may change. For current information, student should check with an advisor in the Department of Adolescent, Career and Special Education.

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(See Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements. See required courses below before selecting mathematics and science University Studies elective courses.)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking¹

•Mathematics and Science:

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry

PHY 120 General Physics I²

PHY 121 General Physics II²

•Social Sciences:

PSY 180 General Psychology

•University Studies Elective:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology^1,3

(Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a C or better in one University Studies math course.)

Required Courses 31 hrs

CHE 099 Freshman Orientation

CHE 120 Chemical Laboratory Safety

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 403 Basic Physical Chemistry

Required Limited Electives 3 hrs

Select from the following:

CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry

CHE 352 Basic Chemical Instrumentation

CHE 502 Fundamentals of Toxicology

CHE 513 Environmental Chemistry

Required for Secondary Certification 38 hrs

COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments

EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development

EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education¹

EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching

EDU 383 Evaluation and Measurement in Education

EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education

HEA 191 Personal Health

SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools

SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School

SED 300 Education of Students with Disabilities: A 

Collaborative Approach

Required Minor 21 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 139-144 hrs

¹With a grade of C or better.
²Students pursuing a Physics minor may substitute PHY 235, 236, 255 and 256 for PHY 120 and 121.

³May substitute CSC 136 or PHY 140, but these will not count for University Studies electives.

Chemistry Teaching Specialization

The teaching specialization in chemistry is a path to Secondary Certification in Chemistry, designed to accompany certification in another science content area. (All College of Education secondary certification course requirements must be met.) The teaching specialization in chemistry meets and exceeds Murray State University's requirements for a minor in chemistry.

Note: Even though this program exceeds Murray State University's requirements for a chemistry minor, in order for a chemistry minor to appear on your transcript, a minor must be declared, and all residential and graduation requirements must be met.

Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students are cautioned that changes in these requirements may occur. Therefore, for the most current information, students should check with an advisor in the College of Education.

CHE 120 Chemical Laboratory Safety

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

Choose one elective from the following:

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 352 Basic Chemical Instrumentation

CHE 330 Basic Biochemistry

CHE 403 Basic Physical Chemistry

Chemistry Teaching Specialization 25 hrs

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0501

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements. See required courses below before selecting mathematics and science University Studies elective courses.)

Required Courses 46 hrs

CHE 099 Freshman Orientation

CHE 201 General College Chemistry¹

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis¹

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 403 Basic Physical Chemistry²

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology³

PHY 140 Introduction to Computing Applications 
in Science and Engineering

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I¹

PHY 120 General Physics I¹

PHY 121 General Physics II¹

Required Limited Chemistry Electives⁴ 3 hrs

Required Minor⁵ 21 hrs

Unrestricted Electives 25 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 129-134 hrs

¹Required for major if not taken as a University Studies elective.
²CHE 410 may substitute for CHE 403.
³CSC 136 or PHY 140 may be substituted.
⁴Four hours instead of three are required to complete the major if CHE 410 is taken instead of CHE 403. CHE 489, CHE 495, CHE 530, and CHE 540 are recommended as elective courses.
⁵Biology minor strongly recommended.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0501

ACCREDITED BY:
American Chemical Society

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements. See required courses below before selecting mathematics and science University Studies elective courses.) 

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

Required Courses 74 hrs

CHE 099 Freshman Orientation

CHE 201 General College Chemistry¹

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis¹

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 325 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

CHE 400 Chemical Literature

CHE 410 Physical Chemistry I

CHE 420 Physical Chemistry II

CHE 511 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I

CHE 512 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

CHE 519 Instrumental Analysis

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology²

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I¹

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II¹

MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III¹

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion¹

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory¹

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light¹

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory¹

Required Limited Electives³ 3 hrs

CHE 489 or CHE 495

Unrestricted Electives 19 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements⁴ 130-135 hrs

¹Required for area if not taken as a University Studies elective.
²CSC 136 or PHY 140 may be substituted.
³In conjunction with this program it is possible through careful course selection to obtain an M.S. degree with one additional year of study following the awarding of the B.S. degree. Students interested in this M.S. option should contact the graduate coordinator in the department no later than during the junior year.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0501

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(See Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements. See required courses below before selecting mathematics and science University Studies elective courses.)

Required Courses 61 hrs

CHE 099 Freshman Orientation

CHE 201 General College Chemistry¹

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis¹

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 410 Physical Chemistry I²

CHE 420 Physical Chemistry II²

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology³

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I¹

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II^1,4

MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III^1,4

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion^1,5

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory^1,5

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light^1,5

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory^1,5

Required Limited Electives 3 hrs

CHE 488 Cooperative Education

CHE 495 Senior Research

Required Minor 21 hrs

Electives^6,7 11 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 130-135 hrs

¹Required for major if not taken as a University Studies elective.
²CHE 403 and three additional hours of limited electives may substitute for CHE 410 and CHE 420.
³CSC 136 or PHY 140 may be substituted.
⁴MAT 250 only is required if CHE 403 is taken.
⁵PHY 120 and PHY 121 may substitute if CHE 403 is taken.
⁶Seventeen hours if CHE 403 is taken.
⁷At least one three-hour free elective must be chosen from outside Chemistry and may not be counted as a University Studies requirement.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0501

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Required Courses 70 hrs

CHE 099 Freshman Orientation

CHE 201 General College Chemistry¹

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis¹

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 410 Physical Chemistry I²

CHE 420 Physical Chemistry II²

CHE 530 Fundamentals of Biochemistry I

CHE 537 Experimental Biochemistry

CHE 540 Fundamentals of Biochemistry II

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology³

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II²

MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III²

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion⁴

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory⁴

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light⁴

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory⁴

Required Minor⁵ 24 hrs

Unrestricted Elective 3 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 131-136 hrs

¹Required for major if not taken as University Studies electives.
²CHE 403 and three additional hours of limited electives may substitute for CHE 410 and CHE 420. MAT 250 only is required if CHE 403 is taken.
³CSC 136 or PHY 140 may be substituted.
⁴PHY 120 and PHY 121 may be substituted for these courses but are not recommended.
⁵Biology minor required, including BIO 221, 222, 300 and 333; remaining courses selected from BIO 502, 513, 533 and 534. A biology minor must be declared, and all residential and graduation requirements must be met.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0501

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(See Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements. See required courses below before selecting mathematics and science University Studies elective courses.)

Required Courses 46 hrs

CHE 099 Freshman Orientation

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry

CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

CHE 315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

CHE 320 Organic Chemistry II

CHE 403 Basic Physical Chemistry

CSC 136 FORTRAN Programming

or

PHY 140 Introduction to Computing Applications in

Science and Engineering

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I

PHY 121 General Physics II

Business Administration Minor 24 hrs

Required Limited Electives 3 hrs

Electives 9 hrs

Pre-MBA requires BPA 355, 442 and CIS 443.

Total Curriculum Requirements 128-133 hrs

Business Administration Minor 24 hrs
ACC 200, 201; CSC 199; ECO 230, 231; FIN 330; MGT 350; and MKT 360. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Chemistry Minor 21 hrs
CHE 201, 202 and electives selected from the following chemistry courses: 305, 310, 315, 320, 325, 352, 400, 403, 410, 420, 435, 488, and 330 or 530, but not both. A maximum of three hours may be counted from CHE 488. At least 21 hours is required. Six hours must be 300-level or above courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
 
 

Department of Geosciences 104A Wilson Hall 270-762-2591

Chair: Tom Kind. Faculty: Carstens, Cetin, Kipphut, Leasure, Naugle, Wesler, Whaley. 

An area in geoscience with options in earth science, earth science teacher certification, geoarchaeology, geography (geographic information science), geology, and a major in geology are provided by the department faculty. In addition to the more traditional curricula, geosciences students have access to the Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC), a core entity in the Murray State University Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research, and the Wickliffe Mounds Research Center.

Geosciences majors are encouraged to participate in internships and cooperative education experiences. Graduates have outstanding opportunities for employment as archaeologists, planners, cartographers, professional geologists, remote sensing/GIS professionals, and other mapping science applications in business, government, and education.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0699

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Recommended University Studies selection:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

Required Courses 47 hrs

ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology

AST 199 Introductory Astronomy

GSC 099 Freshman Orientation

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment¹

GSC 102 Earth through Time¹

GSC 125 Weather and Climate

GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 

GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science

GSC 305 Map Analysis

GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology

GSC 339 Field Geology

GSC 507 Land Use Planning

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

Required Limited Electives 3-4 hrs

Select upper-level courses from the list of approved geology electives given under the Option in Geology, below.

Collateral requirement 5 hrs

MAT 150¹ (or above)

Unrestricted Electives 22-27 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Will count towards University Studies Math/Science requirements.

CIP 40.0699

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking¹

•Social Sciences:

PSY 180 General Psychology

•University Studies Elective:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology¹

(Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a C or better in one University Studies math course.)

Required Courses 47 hrs

ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology

AST 199 Introductory Astronomy

GSC 099 Freshman Orientation

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment²

GSC 102 Earth through Time²

GSC 125 Weather and Climate

GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 

GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science

GSC 305 Map Analysis

GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology

GSC 339 Field Geology 

GSC 507 Land Use Planning

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

Required Limited Electives 3-4 hrs

Select upper-level courses from the list of approved geology electives given under the Option in Geology, below.

Collateral requirement 5 hrs

MAT 150² (or above)

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recommends a minimum of one course from each of the following three areas, with total of recommended supplemental science hours to include no fewer than 16 semester hours.

A. Biology

BIO 101 Biological Concepts

BIO 112 Field Biology

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

B. Chemistry

CHE 101 Consumer Chemistry

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

CHE 106 Introductory Chemistry II

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

C. Physics

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion 

and 

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory 

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light

and 

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Required for Secondary Certification 41 hrs

COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments

EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development

EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education¹

EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching

EDU 383 Evaluation and Measurement in Education

EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education

EDU 422 Student Teacher Seminar

HEA 191 Personal Health

SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools

SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School

SED 300 Education of Students with Disabilities: A

Collaborative Approach

Total Curriculum Requirements 139-147 hrs

¹With a C or better
²Will count towards University Studies Math/Science requirements.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0699

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Recommended University Studies selection:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

Required Courses 44 hrs

ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology 

ARC 302 Archaeological Field Work

ARC 330 North American Archaeology

ARC 390 Geoarchaeology

GSC 099 Freshman Orientation

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment¹

GSC 102 Earth through Time¹

GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 

GSC 305 Map Analysis

GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology

GSC 507 Land Use Planning

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

Required Limited Electives 6 hrs

(choose from the following approved electives)

ANT 325 Biological Anthropology

ARC 300 Archaeological Method and Theory 

ARC 304 Archaeological Laboratory Methods 

ARC 315 Special Topics in Archaeology

ARC 321 Ancient Civilizations

ARC 335 Forensic Archaeology

ARC 340 African Archaeology

ARC 350 Contract Archaeology

ARC 360 Historical Archaeology 

ARC 370 Archaeology of Eastern Woodlands

ARC 375 Archaeology of the Western Great Lakes

ARC 385 Archaeology of Eastern Asia

ARC 425 Advanced Archaeological Laboratory Methods

ARC 500 Directed Studies

ARC 510 Advanced Archaeological Field Work

ARC 592 Historic Preservation

ARC 598 Museum Studies

CET 280 Plane Surveying

GSC 339 Field Geology 

GSC 380 Photogrammetry

GSC 422 Cartography

Collateral requirement 5 hrs

MAT 150¹ (or above)

Unrestricted Electives 22-27 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Will count towards University Studies Math/Science requirements.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0699

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Recommended University Studies selections:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

Required Courses 42 hrs

ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology

GSC 099 Freshman Orientation

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment¹

GSC 102 Earth through Time¹

GSC 110 World Geography

GSC 125 Weather and Climate

GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 

GSC 305 Map Analysis

GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology

GSC 507 Land Use Planning

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing 

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

GSC 522 Digital Cartography

Required Limited Electives 6 hrs

(choose from the following approved electives)

ARC 300 Archaeology Method and Theory

ARC 302 Archaeological Field Work

ARC 304 Archaeology Laboratory Methods 

ARC 360 Historical Archaeology 

GSC 205 Image Analysis*

GSC 210 Hydrology*

GSC 380 Photogrammetry

GSC 437 Senior Honors Thesis

GSC 488 Cooperative Education

GSC 489 Cooperative Education

GSC 523 Problems in Urban Geography and Urban Planning

GSC 524 Conservation and Environmental Sciences

GSC 535 Watershed Ecology

GSC 570 Computer Applications in Geosciences

GSC 591 Special Problems

GSC 592 Special Problems

GSC 593 Special Problems

*Recommended courses

Collateral requirement 5 hrs

MAT 150¹ (or above) 

Unrestricted Electives 23-28 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Will count towards University Studies Math/Science requirements.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 40.0699

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Recommended University Studies selection:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

Required Courses 48 hrs

GSC 099 Freshman Orientation

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment¹

GSC 102 Earth through Time¹

GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 

GSC 305 Map Analysis

GSC 306 Geoarchaeology

GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology

GSC 507 Land Use Planning

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

GSC 530 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy

GSC 532 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 

GSC 537 Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Petrology

GSC 538 Structural Geology

Required Limited Electives 6 hrs

(choose two from the following approved electives)

ARC 275 African Archaeology 

ARC 300 Archaeology Method and Theory

ARC 302 Archaeological Field Work

ARC 304 Archaeology Laboratory Methods

ARC 360 Historical Archaeology

CET 280 Plane Surveying

GSC 205 Image Analysis

GSC 210 Hydrology 

GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science

GSC 339 Field Geology

GSC 422 Cartography 

GSC 437 Senior Honors Thesis 

GSC 488 Cooperative Education

GSC 489 Cooperative Education

GSC 510 Geophysics

GSC 513 Photogeology 

GSC 515 Geochemistry 

GSC 534 Invertebrate Paleontology

GSC 535 Watershed Ecology 

GSC 550 Well-Log Analysis 

GSC 560 Hydrogeology

GSC 570 Computer Applications in Geosciences

GSC 575 Field Vertebrate Paleontology

GSC 591 Special Problems

GSC 592 Special Problems

GSC 593 Special Problems

Collateral requirement 5 hrs

MAT 150¹ (or above)

Unrestricted Electives 22-27 hrs

Board of Registration for Professional Geologists recommends the following courses to enhance performance on the Professional Geologist Examination. 

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

or

CHE 201 General College Chemistry 

CHE 106 Introductory Chemistry II

or

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

CSC 136 FORTRAN Programming

(or other programming course)

or

PHY 120 General Physics I

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Will count towards University Studies Math/Science requirements.

CIP 40.0601

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Recommended University Studies selections:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Mathematics and Science:

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

or

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

CHE 106 Introductory Chemistry II

or

CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

PHY 120 General Physics I¹

or

CSC 145 Introduction to Programming I

Required Courses 28 hrs

GSC 099 Freshman Orientation 

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment

GSC 102 Earth through Time

GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences

GSC 530 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy

GSC 532 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

GSC 537 Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Petrology

GSC 538 Structural Geology

Required Limited Electives² 8 hrs

Select from the list of approved electives given under the Option in Geology, above.

Required Minor 21-24 hrs

Unrestricted Electives 20-25 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹Required for major if not taken as a University Studies elective.
²CET 280 may substitute for 3 hrs GSC.

Anthropology Minor 21 hrs
ANT 140, ARC 150, plus 15 hours of electives as approved by advisor. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Archaeology Minor 21 hrs
ARC 150, 300, 302, 304; ARC/GSC 390, plus six hours of ARC electives 300 level or above. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Earth Science Minor 25 hrs
GSC 101, 102, 125, 202, 339; AST 199 or AST 215. Three additional hours of earth science coursework at the 300 level or above. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University. The earth science minor meets secondary school physical science certification requirement for the teaching of earth science in Kentucky if taken in conjunction with a major in chemistry or physics, including PHY 235/236 and PHY 255/256. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Geography Minor 24 hrs
GSC 101, 110, 125, 305, 336, 522, and three hours of electives in geography approved by the Chair of the Department of Geosciences. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Geology Minor 21 hrs
GSC 101, 102, 202, and three additional geology courses chosen with the advice and consent of the Chair of the Department of Geosciences. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Social Science Minor 24 hrs
Open only to majors in economics, geoscience (geography option), history, or political science who seek secondary certification in social studies. ECO 231, GSC 110, HIS 221, POL 140, SOC 133; and six hours of upper level courses (300 or above) from the social science disciplines with approval of advisor. Courses required for a major may not be counted toward the minor; substitutions must be from a social science discipline other than the major and be approved by the advisor; and requirements for certification for teaching secondary school social studies, grades 8 through 12 through the College of Education must also be met. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
 
 

Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology 263A Collins Center 270-762-3392

Chair: Danny Claiborne. Faculty: Benson, Claiborne, Djassemi, Duff, Greer, Horwood, Jordan, Kellie, Kemp, Magee, McLaren, Palmer, Schneiderman, Siebold, Tubbs, Weatherly, Whitaker, Zirbel. 

The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology offers associate and baccalaureate programs. Also offered are a technical minor and two master of science degrees.

Engineering technology and industrial technology graduates are prepared to succeed in a modern industrial environment. Typical positions within industrial and engineering applications include manufacturing and processes, construction and public works, computer systems and electronic systems, graphic communications, environmental management, pollution control, telecommunications, technical sales and management. Graduates fulfill management and supervisory positions, in addition to design, maintenance, and regulatory positions. 

The department supports the university mission through the following services: (1) technical education to meet the needs of MSU students; (2) programs for non-traditional students; and (3) consulting and regional service for schools, industry and government agencies. 

All undergraduate programs in the department of industrial and engineering technology are required to obtain on-the-job experience. The experience can occur via cooperative work/study, internships, summer employment or other methods which fulfill program requirements. 

Engineering Technology Accreditation
The Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) accredits Murray State programs in civil, environmental , and engineering technology.

Engineering Registration (PE) 
Students in TAC/ABET accredited programs within the department are encouraged to seek professional engineering (PE) registration and are provided assistance in preparing for the fundamentals of engineering (FE) registration examination, the first phase of becoming a professional engineer. The FE examination is available to IET graduates in numerous states; however, current Kentucky law prohibits TAC/ABET program graduates from seeking registration. Therefore, individual state boards should be contacted for eligibility requirements.

Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology programs are: Architectural Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology and Environmental Engineering Technology.

•Architectural Engineering Technology
A baccalaureate degree in architectural engineering technology provides students with backgrounds in architectural design, computer aided drafting, building structures and structural design, steel and concrete structures, surveying and site planning, and construction estimating. Potential employers include architectural firms, construction (design/build) companies, consulting engineering firms, state and federal governments, municipalities, materials suppliers, and utilities. Architectural engineering technologists are educated in the process of taking a project from the drawing board to the completed structure. Working together with architects and engineers, they assist in producing drawings and specifications for major construction projects. Architectural engineering technology prepares graduates for careers in architectural design, planning, development, and construction as well as technical or sales positions in a variety of manufacturing organizations associated with the building industry. An architectural engineering technology graduate seeking registration/licensure as an architect would usually pursue a Master of Architecture degree, typically requiring two or three years of additional study. 

•Civil Engineering Technology 
A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering technology provides students with backgrounds in the design of steel and concrete structures, surveying, soil mechanics and foundations, construction materials, and engineering mechanics. Potential employers include construction companies, consulting engineering and architectural firms, state and federal governments, municipalities, testing laboratories, surveying firms, utilities, and materials suppliers. 

The civil engineering technology program prepares graduates for careers in design (working with a team of engineers or architects in the preparation of engineering or architectural design documents), construction (as a field engineer, project engineer, or surveyor), or technical sales. If the student seeks to attain professional engineering licensure, Murray State offers the first three years of a 3 + 1 civil engineering program articulated with the civil engineering program at the University of Louisville. Additionally, an associate degree in civil engineering technology may be obtained from Murray State University. 

•Construction Engineering Technology 
A baccalaureate degree in construction engineering technology provides students with experience in construction, estimating, project management, scheduling, surveying, building structures, construction materials, and engineering mechanics. The curriculum stresses the application of technical knowledge, construction methods, problem-solving ability, and communication skills toward the completion of large-scale construction projects. Career opportunities for the construction-engineering technologist are as diverse as the industry. Potential employers include construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, construction equipment and materials suppliers, testing laboratories, governments, industrial companies, and utilities. 

The construction engineering technology program prepares graduates for supervisory and managerial careers within the construction industry. With a degree in construction engineering technology, the student will be qualified for an entry-level position as a construction project engineer, project manager, estimator, sales engineer, or field engineer. 

•Electromechanical Engineering Technology
A baccalaureate degree in electromechanical engineering technology provides students with backgrounds in mechanical and electrical systems, fluid power, controls, and industrial networks. Electromechanical graduates work in manufacturing and process plant engineering, operation, maintenance, new product design, systems design, system analysis, and systems integration. 

The electromechanical engineering technologist is a blend of mechanical and electrical engineering technology, computer science, information technology, and control systems. Graduates have broad application backgrounds in automation, electronics, data acquisition, controls, programming, and mechanical and electrical science principles. This allows students to understand the design and operation of systems found in the plant environment.

•Environmental Engineering Technology 
A baccalaureate degree in environmental engineering technology provides graduates with backgrounds in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment system design and operations, water pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management and site remediation, industrial waste treatment and pollution prevention, air pollution control, and environmental regulatory compliance. Course work includes field and laboratory sampling and analysis plus design of pollution control systems. 

Graduates obtain careers with industries, environmental consultants and remediation contractors, municipalities, testing laboratories, state or federal government agencies, and chemical manufacturing corporations. 

•Mechanical Engineering Technology 
An associate of science degree is supported in mechanical engineering technology. Graduates are skilled in computer aided drafting, mechanical design, machine tool operations and obtain a broad foundation in the engineering technology sciences of motion mechanics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and electrical systems. The program provides a solid technical foundation for career growth in positions found in manufacturing and process plants, technical sales, and design engineering firms 

Industrial Technology and Design
The Industrial Technology Options are: Drafting and Design, Industrial Supervision, and Interior Design.

•Engineering Graphics and Design (Drafting and Design) A baccalaureate degree in Drafting and Design provides students with the fundamentals of drafting techniques, design principles and computer aided design. Graduates will be prepared to work with engineers and architects in designing, constructing and manufacturing the articles required in modern industrial and architectural corporations. 

This broad based program emphasizes computer aided design, and design graphics including: mechanical engineering drawings, renderings, technical animations and 3D parametric design. Applied engineering and engineering drafting/CAD are typical job descriptors for Drafting and Design graduates. 

Drafting and Design graduates typically find jobs in manufacturing companies, engineering consulting firms, and architectural firms utilizing cutting edge computer graphic design capabilities and applied engineering concepts in the design of modern processes, components and structures.

•Manufacturing Technology 
A baccalaureate degree in Industrial Supervision provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills related to industry. Graduates from this program are exposed to the applied aspects of industrial processes, production systems, production management, computer integrated design, computer aided drafting, manufacturing systems, human relations and human resource development. The graduates from this program will generally work in one of a variety of industries working directly with engineers, designers, and production personnel as supervisors and technical support, utilizing skills in computer numerical control, hydraulics, machine tool processes, CAD, CAM, computer integration, industrial automation and system integration. Additional skills in electrical systems, accounting, marketing, human resource management and business management allows graduates to work in a variety of industrial environments. 

•Interior Design 
A baccalaureate degree in Interior Design provides students with the fundamentals of design, design analysis, space planning, the design of all interior spaces, and an understanding of related aspects of environmental design. In addition, graduates will be able to conduct research and solve problems relative to the function and quality of interior design. Graduates will be prepared to work with interior designers, architects, and engineers in designing interiors for residential and commercial buildings. 

This program prepares graduates to enter positions in interior design and related areas in environmental design and to work in private business where interior design knowledge is critical. With a broad range of skills in technical drawing and CAD, architectural drawing, engineering graphics, and designing interiors graduates are prepared to work in a variety of architectural construction, and engineering consulting firms as interior designers. 

Graphic Communications Management
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment at the supervisory and management levels in the printing industry.

Graduates of this program will be qualified to function as entry level managers, production planners, quality control specialists, production control expeditors, estimators, printing sales representatives, or customer service representatives.

•Graphic Communications Technology
This two-year program is designed to enable the student to acquire technical and professional competencies for a career in printing or related fields.

A graduate of this program may expect to qualify as an in-plant supervisor, estimator, technician, technical equipment operator, or sales or technical representative. Instruction and experience in design, management, and technical fundamentals of graphic communications are emphasized. 

Telecommunications Systems Management
Telecommunications systems are networks of leading-edge technologies such as fiber optic systems, satellites, wireless, telephony, and cable, which are connected to computers that allow organizations and individuals throughout business and industry to communicate instantaneously around the world. Telecommunications systems provide the architectural structure for such activities as electronic commerce, electronic banking, video teleconferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, data interchange, on-demand video, and a host of other traditional and new uses for business and industry.

The baccalaureate program provides students specialization options within the curriculum. Students in the baccalaureate program will have the insight and ability to function in all areas of Telecommunications Systems Management (TSM) but will choose a program option that will support the aspect of management which interests them most - the physical system and its components, the software that drives the system, or the business structure and operations that depend on the system. In addition, they will be prepared to move on to the Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management if they so choose.

The Associate of Applied Science degree and the Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Systems Management are interdisciplinary programs drawing upon the strengths of the College of Business and Public Affairs and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. These programs which are jointly administered by the two colleges (see page 57 in the College of Business and Public Affairs section) provide students a unique opportunity to develop both technical expertise and management expertise in this dynamic field.

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0201

University Studies Requirements 49-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking 

or

COM 181 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications 

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

MAT 130 Technical Math I

or

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

MAT 230 Technical Math II

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

•Social Science:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

•University Studies Electives:

PHY 120 General Physics I

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion and

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

PHY 121 General Physics II

or

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light and

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Core Courses 35 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 298 Strength of Materials 

CET 302 Structural Drawing 

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation 

ENT 286 Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Technology 

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ENT 382 Hydraulics

ENT 393 Engineering Economy

ENT 458 Applying the National Electric Code

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing and CAD

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

Support Courses 14-16 hrs

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology

ENG 324 Technical Writing

ENT 419 Senior Project

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Development Seminar I

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

or

MAT 330 Technical Math III

Option Courses 26 hrs

CET 310 Anatomy of Buildings 

CET 385 Construction Estimating I 

CET 386 Construction Estimating II 

CET 481 Structural Steel Design 

CET 482 Reinforced Concrete Design

ITD 301 Architectural Drawing and Residential Planning 

ITD 304 Advanced Parametric Modeling 

ITD 401 Architectural Drafting & Design-Light Commercial

Technical Electives 4 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128-132 hrs

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0201

ACCREDITED BY:

Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET)

University Studies Requirements 49-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

or

COM 181 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications

•Social Science:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 130 Technical Math I

or

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

MAT 230 Technical Math II

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry Social Science

PHY 120 General Physics I

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion and

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

•University Studies Electives:

PHY 121 General Physics II

or

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light and

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Core Courses 35 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 298 Strength of Materials

CET 302 Structural Drawing

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation 

ENT 286 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ENT 382 Hydraulics

ENT 393 Engineering Economy

ENT 458 Applying the National Electric Code

ITD 107 Introduction to CAD/Technical Drawing

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

Option Courses 30 hrs

CET 370 Intermediate Surveying

CET 481 Structural Steel Design

CET 482 Reinforced Concrete Design

CET 483 Construction Materials

CET 484 Soil Mechanics and Foundations

GSC 101 The Earth and The Environment

Support Courses 14-16 hrs

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology

ENG 324 Technical Writing

ENT 419 Senior Project 

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Development Seminar I

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

or

MAT 330 Technical Math III

Technical Electives 10 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 129-133 hrs

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0201

ACCREDITED BY:

Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET)

University Studies Requirements 49-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

or

COM 181 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

MAT 130 Technical Math I

or

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

MAT 230 Technical Math II

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

•Social Science:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

•University Studies Electives:

PHY 120 General Physics I

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion and

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

PHY 121 General Physics II

or

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light and

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Core Courses 35 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 298 Strength of Materials

CET 302 Structural Drawing

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation

ENT 286 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ENT 382 Hydraulics

ENT 393 Engineering Economy

ENT 458 Applying the National Electric Code

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing and CAD

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

Option Courses 26 hrs

ACC 200 Accounting

CET 310 Anatomy of Buildings

CET 385 Construction Estimating I

CET 386 Construction Estimating II

CET 480 Construction Planning and Management

CET 481 Structural Steel Design

or

CET 482 Reinforced Concrete Design

CET 483 Construction Materials

CET 484 Soil Mechanics and Foundations

Support Courses 14-16 hrs

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology

ENG 324 Technical Writing

ENT 419 Senior Project

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Development Seminar I

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

or

MAT 330 Technical Math III

Technical Electives 4 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 128-132 hrs

Associate of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0201

University Studies Requirements 20 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment

PHY 120 General Physics I

Required Courses 32 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 298 Strength of Materials

CET 302 Structural Drawing

CET 370 Intermediate Surveying

CET 483 Construction Materials

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation

ENT 286 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ENT 382 Hydraulics

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing and CAD

Support Courses 24 hrs

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology

ENG 324 Technical Writing

MAT 130 Technical Math I

MAT 230 Technical Math II

PHY 121 General Physics II

Total Curriculum Requirements 76 hrs
 

University Studies Requirements 49 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion

•Social Sciences:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

•University Studies Electives:

MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light

•Additional requirement:

CSC 420 Numerical Analysis I

Required Courses 63 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 298 Strength of Materials

CET 481 Structural Steel Design

CET 482 Reinforced Concrete Design

CET 483 Construction Materials

CHE 201 General College Chemistry

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ENT 365 Dynamics for Technology

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 371 Professional Internship II

IET 488 Cooperative Education

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing & CAD

MAT 335 Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra

MAT 411 Ordinary Differential Equations

MAT 540 Mathematical Statistics I

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

PHY 365 Linear Circuits II

CE 360 Transportation Engineering (ITV from UofL)

CE 370 Engineering Hydraulics (ITV from UofL)

Required Courses at UofL 28 hrs*

CE 201 CE Programming

CE 320 Structural Analysis

CE 400 Applications in CE Programming

CE 401 CE Seminar/Professional Practice

CE 402 Seminar in CE

CE 420 Matrix Structural Design or

CE 460 Transportation Systems Design

CE 450 Geomechanics

CE 470 Surface Water Hydrology

CE 471 Water Supply and Sewerage

CE 551 Foundation Engineering

IE 570 Engineering Design Economics

Total Curriculum Requirements 140 hrs

*Courses with CE and IE prefixes are not Murray State University courses and are not described in this bulletin. Descriptions for these courses may be found in the University of Louisville Undergraduate Bulletin. 

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0403

University Studies Requirements 49-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

MAT 130 Technical Math I

or

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

MAT 230 Technical Math II

or

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

•University Studies Electives:

PHY 120 General Physics I

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion and

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Lab

PHY 121 General Physics II

or

PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light and

PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

Required Courses 56 hrs

CET 298 Strength of Materials

EMT 261 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems

EMT 262 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Lab

EMT 310 Programmable Logic Controllers

EMT 312 Industrial Instrumentation

EMT 355 Electrical Machinery and Controls

EMT 361 Introduction to Motion Controls

EMT 455 Manufacturing Control Systems

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ENT 351 Industrial and Commercial Power Distribution

ENT 365 Dynamics for Technology

ENT 393 Engineering Economy

ENT 458 Applying the National Electric Code

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

TSM 132 Network Technical Support

TSM 210 Electrical Systems II

TSM 232 Network Operating Systems

Support Courses 18-20 hrs

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology

ENG 324 Technical Writing

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Develop Seminar I

ITD 102 CAD Applications

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

or

MAT 330 Technical Math III

Technical Electives 6 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 129-133 hrs

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0506

ACCREDITED BY:

Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET)

University Studies Requirements 53 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

or

COM 181 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment

MAT 130 Technical Math I

•Social Science:

ECO 140 Contemporary Economics

or

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

or

ECO 231 Principles of Microeconomics

•University Studies Electives:

CHE 106 Introduction to Chemistry II

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

MAT 230 Technical Math II

Required Courses 47 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 341 Water Quality Technology

CET 342 Air Quality Technology

CET 353 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

CET 485 Environmental Land Reclamation

CET 555 Environmental Regulatory Affairs

CET 585 Biodegradation of Organic Wastes

CET 587 Bioresiduals Management and Natural 

Wastewater Treatment Systems

CET 589 Environmental Modeling

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation

ENT 286 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology

ENT 382 Hydraulics

ENT 393 Engineering Economy

ENT 400 Thermodynamics and Energy Development

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Development Seminar I

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing and CAD

Support Courses 11 hrs

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

PHY 120 General Physics I

PHY 121 General Physics II

Area of Emphasis 21 hrs

Environmental Science (Choose 21 hours)

BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function

BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function

BIO 300 Introductory Microbiology

BIO 330 Principles of Ecology

BIO 535 Watershed Ecology

BIO 546 Stream Ecology

BIO 548 Wetland Ecology

BIO 588 Groundwater Ecosystems

GSC 102 Earth Through Time

GSC 210 Hydrology

GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science

GSC 305 Map Analysis

GSC 507 Land Use Planning

GSC 512 Introduction to Remote Sensing

GSC 515 Geochemistry

GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems

GSC 524 Conservation and Environment Geosciences

GSC 560 Hydrogeology

Environmental Safety & Health (Choose 21 hours)

OSH 192 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

OSH 310 Fire & Emergency Preparedness Preplanning

OSH 311 Hazardous Materials and Emergency Planning

OSH 320 Environmental and Occupational Health

Engineering Technology

OSH 420 Industrial Hygiene I

OSH 511 Hazardous Waste Site Operation

OSH 527 Air Contaminants and Industrial Ventilation

OSH 550 Safety and Health Program Management and Training

Total Curriculum Requirements 132 hrs

Associate of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0506

University Studies Requirements 20 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Science and Mathematics:

GSC 101 Earth and the Environment

•Social Science:

ECO 140 Contemporary Economics

•University Studies Elective:

PHY 120 General Physics

Required Courses 26 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 341 Water Quality Technology

CET 342 Air Quality Technology

CET 353 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

CET 485 Environmental Land Reclamation

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation

ENT 286 Introduction Environmental Engineering Technology

ENT 382 Hydraulics

OSH 192 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

Support Courses 20 hrs

BIO 115 The Cellular Basis of Life

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

CHE 106 Introductory Chemistry II

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing and CAD

MAT 130 Technical Math I

Total Curriculum Requirements 66 hrs

Environmental Regulatory Affairs Minor 22-23 hrs
CET 286, CET 341, CET 342, CET 353 and 9-10 hours of limited electives selected in consultation with advisor. Prerequisite courses are not applicable to this minor. Six hours must be upper level courses completed in residence at Murray State University. 

Associate of Science Degree

CIP 15.0805

University Studies Requirements 21 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communications and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

PHY 120 General Physics I

MAT 130 Technical Math I

•Social Sciences:

ECO 140 Contemporary Economics

Required Courses 32 hrs

CET 298 Strength of Materials

EMT 261 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems

EMT 262 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Laboratory

EMT 462 Machine Design

ENT 099 Freshman Orientation

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ENT 365 Dynamics for Technology

ENT 400 Thermodynamics and Energy Development

ITD 102 CAD Applications

ITD 330 Machine Tool Processes

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

Support Courses 20 hrs

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry

CSC 135 Computing for Engineering Technology

ITD 303 Machine Drawing

MAT 230 Technical Math II

PHY 121 General Physics II

Total Curriculum Requirements 73 hrs

CIP 15.0699.02

University Studies Requirements 49-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Required Courses 48 hrs

GCM 099 Freshman Orientation

GCM 151 Introduction to Print Media Management

GCM 152 Introduction to Digital Imaging

GCM 250 Fundamentals of Photography

GCM 252 Image Conversion

GCM 352 Press Image Transfer I

GCM 353 Press Image Transfer II

GCM 354 Principles of Estimating

GCM 356 Printing Plates, Substrates, Inks and Toners

GCM 452 Production Printing I

GCM 454 Process Color Separation

GCM 554 Printing Production Management

GCM 556 Graphic Arts Sales and Marketing

GCM 560 Plant Layout and Purchasing

or

ITD 492 Plant Layout and Material Handling

IET 380 Professional Internship I

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing

and Computer Aided Drafting

OSH elective: approved 300-level course

Required Limited Electives 33 hrs

Select courses in one of the three areas approved by advisor designated by graphic communications management program and department.

Total Curriculum Requirements 130-132 hrs

CIP 48.0201.03

University Studies Requirements 18-19 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Required Courses 48 hrs

ART 111 Two-Dimensional Design

or

ITD 304 Advanced Parametric Modeling

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology

GCM 099 Freshman Orientation

GCM 151 Introduction to Print Media Management

GCM 152 Introduction to Digital Imaging

GCM 252 Image Conversion

GCM 352 Press Image Transfer I

GCM 353 Press Image Transfer II

GCM 354 Principles of Estimating

GCM 356 Printing Plates, Substrates, Inks and Toners

GCM 452 Production Printing I

GCM 453 Production Printing II

ITD 107 Introduction to Technical Drawing
and Computer Aided Drafting

JMC 168 Contemporary Mass Media

OSY 101 Keyboarding

Elective: 3 hrs

Required Limited Electives 6 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 72-73 hrs

Graphic Communications Technology Minor 21 hrs
ITD 101 and 18 hours of graphic communications technology approved by Graphic Communications Management advisor, selected from the following courses: GCM 151, 152, 250, 252, 253, 353, 354, 454, 541, 554, 556. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Photography Minor 21 hrs
GCM 151 and 18 hours of photography and graphic communications approved by Graphic Communications Management advisor, selected from the following courses: GCM 152, 250, 252, 350, 357, 358, 359, 360, 540. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0603

University Studies Requirements 50 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communications and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 130 Technical Math I

PHY 120 General Physics I

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

•Social Science:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

•University Studies Electives:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

PSY 180 Psychology

Core Courses 35 hrs

ITD 101 Introduction to Design and Graphic Communications

ITD 104 Computer Aided Design

ITD 130 Manufacturing Processes and Materials

ITD 202 Applied Technical Drawing

ITD 204 Parametric Modeling and Rendering

ITD 301 Architectural Drawing & Residential Planning

ITD 306 Engineering Graphics

ITD 350 Construction Systems

MAT 230 Technical Math II

Required Courses 26 hrs

CET 298 Strength of Materials

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

ITD 304 Advanced Parametric Modeling

ITD 330 Machine Tool Processes

ITD 333 ANSI Fundamentals for Mechanical Product Design

ITD 492 Plant Layout and Material Handling

CET 310 Anatomy of Buildings

and

ITD 401 Architectural Drafting and Design

or

ITD 403 Product and Tooling Design

and

ITD 500 Industrial Design Processes and Prototypes

Support Courses 14 hrs

ENG 324 Technical Writing

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Development Seminar I

ITD 099 Freshman Orientation

MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management

MGT 551 Organizational Behavior

Technical Electives 6 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 131 hrs

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0603

ENDORSED BY:
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)

University Studies Requirements 50 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communications and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

MAT 130 Technical Math I

PHY 120 General Physics I

•Social Science:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

or

SOC 133 Introduction to Sociology

•University Studies Electives:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology

PSY 180 Psychology

Core Courses 35 hrs

ITD 101 Introduction to Design and Graphic 

Communications

ITD 104 Computer Aided Design

ITD 130 Manufacturing Processes and Materials

ITD 202 Applied Technical Drawing

ITD 204 Parametric Modeling and Rendering

ITD 301 Architectural Drawing and Residential Planning

ITD 306 Engineering Graphics

ITD 350 Construction Systems

MAT 230 Technical Math II

Required Courses 22 hrs

ITD 221 Design in the Near Environment

ITD 253 Interior Design Studio I

ITD 254 Furniture Construction and Finishes

ITD 352 History of Interiors I

ITD 353 Interior Design Studio II

ITD 356 Practical Problems in Interior Design

ITD 452 History of Interiors II

ITD 453 Contract Interiors

ITD 457 Interior Design Studio III

Support Courses 14 hrs

ENG 324 Technical Writing

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Development Seminar I

ITD 099 Freshman Orientation

MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management

MGT 551 Organizational Behavior

Technical Electives 7 hrs

Note: Those students desiring NKBA certification will be required to take additional courses.

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

Bachelor of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0603

University Studies Requirements 50 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communications and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I

MAT 130 Technical Math I

PHY 120 General Physics I

•Social Science

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

•University Studies Electives:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

PSY 180 Psychology

Core Courses 35 hrs

ITD 101 Introduction to Design and Graphic Communications

ITD 104 Computer Aided Design

ITD 130 Manufacturing Processes and Materials

ITD 202 Applied Technical Drawing

ITD 204 Parametric Modeling and Rendering

ITD 301 Architectural Drawing and Residential Planning

ITD 306 Engineering Graphics

ITD 350 Construction Systems

MAT 230 Technical Math II

Required Courses 29 hrs

EMT 261 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems

EMT 262 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Laboratory

EMT 310 Programmable Logic Controllers

IET 597 Quality Control

ITD 330 Machine Tool Processes

ITD 368 Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Robotics

ITD 492 Plant Layout and Material Handling

ITD 500 Industrial Design Processes and Prototypes

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

Support Courses 14 hrs

ENG 324 Technical Writing

IET 380 Professional Internship I

IET 399 Professional Development Seminar I

ITD 099 Freshman Orientation

MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management

MGT 551 Organizational Behavior

Technical Elective 3 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 131 hrs

Associate of Science Degree 

CIP 48.0101

University Studies Requirements 21 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must also include:

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 130 Technical Math I

PHY 120 General Physics I

•Social Sciences:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

Required Courses 32 hrs

ITD 099 Freshman Orientation

ITD 101 Introduction to Design and Graphic Communications

ITD 104 Computer Aided Design

ITD 202 Applied Technical Drawing

ITD 204 Parametric Modeling and Rendering

ITD 301 Architectural Drawing & Residential Planning

ITD 304 Advanced Parametric Modeling

ITD 306 Engineering Graphics

ITD 401 Architectural Drafting & Design-Light Commercial

Required Support Courses 13 hrs

CET 280 Plane Surveying

CET 298 Strength of Materials

CET 302 Structural Drawing

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

Total Curriculum Requirements 66 hrs

Associate of Science Degree

CIP 48.0101

University Studies Requirements 21 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must also include:

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 130 Technical Math I

PHY 120 General Physics I

•Social Sciences:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

Required Courses 32 hrs

ITD 099 Freshman Orientation

ITD 101 Introduction to Design and Graphic 

Communications

ITD 104 Computer Aided Design

ITD 202 Applied Technical Drawing

ITD 204 Parametric Modeling and Rendering

ITD 301 Architectural Drawing & Residential Planning

ITD 304 Advanced Parametric Modeling

ITD 306 Engineering Graphics

ITD 330 Machine Tool Processes

Support Courses 13 hrs

CET 298 Strength of Materials

ENG 324 Technical Writing

ENT 287 Statics for Technology

Technical elective

Total Curriculum Requirements 66 hrs

Associate of Science Degree 

CIP 15.0603

University Studies Requirements 21 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must also include:

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 130 Technical Math I

PHY 120 General Physics I

•Social Sciences:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

Required Courses 28 hrs

ITD 099 Freshman Orientation

ITD 101 Introduction to Design and Graphic 

Communications

ITD 104 Computer Aided Design

ITD 130 Manufacturing Processes and Materials

ITD 202 Applied Technical Drawing

ITD 350 Construction Systems

ITD 368 Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Robotics

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

Support Courses 21 hrs

EMT 261 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems

ITD 330 Machine Tool Processes

Technical electives: 15 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 70 hrs

Associate of Science Degree

CIP 15.0603

University Studies Requirements 21 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must also include:

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 130 Technical Math I

PHY 120 General Physics I

•Social Sciences:

ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics

Required Courses 28 hrs

ITD 099 Freshman Orientation

ITD 101 Introduction to Design and Graphic 

Communications

ITD 104 Computer Aided Design

ITD 130 Manufacturing Processes and Materials

ITD 202 Applied Technical Drawing

ITD 350 Construction Systems

ITD 368 Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Robotics

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

Industrial Processes Option Courses 24 hrs

These credits may be obtained at West Kentucky Tech by successful completion of diploma programs in any of the following areas: air conditioning, drafting/architectural drafter, electricity, electronics, machine tool technology, drafting/mechanical drafter specialist.

Total Curriculum Requirements 73 hrs

Industrial and Engineering Technology Minor 21 hrs
Program must be approved by an advisor with at least six hours of courses at level 300 or above completed in residence at Murray State University. 

Telecommunications Systems Management

Bachelor of Science

CIP 11. 0401

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

PHY 120 General Physics I

•Social Science:

ECO 231 Principles of Microeconomics

•University Studies Electives:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology

Required Courses 59 hrs

ACC 200 Principles of Accounting I

ACC 201 Principles of Accounting II

CIS 304 Principles of Information Systems Analysis 

and Design

CIS 307 Database Design and Implementation

CSC 135 Programming for Business and Industry

or

CSC 145 Introduction to Programming I

ECO 335 Economics and Public Policy of

Telecommunications Industry

FIN 330 Principles of Finance

MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management

MKT 360 Principles of Marketing

TSM 099 Freshman Orientation-Introduction to the

Profession

TSM 118 Telecommunications Electronics I

TSM 120 Introduction to Telecommunications

TSM 132 Network Technical Support

TSM 218 Telecommunications Electronics II

TSM 232 Network Operating Systems

TSM 241 Network Essentials and Hardware

TSM 343 Protocol Analysis

TSM 380 Internship¹

or

TSM 488 Cooperative Education¹

TSM 443 Telephone Technology

TSM 450 Telecommunications Policy and Strategies

¹Maximum of three hours Internship or Cooperative Education counts toward a degree.

Selected Emphasis 24 hrs

Select two of the following emphases:

Business Technology and E-Business Applications

BPA 355 Information Systems and Decision Making

CIS 430 Systems Planning

MGT 443 Management of Operations and Technology

MKT 475 Marketing Strategies in E-Commerce

Communications Electronics

TSM 210 Electronic Systems II

TSM 341 Communications Electronics I

TSM 342 Communications Electronics II

Industrial Networking

EMT 310 Programmable Logic Controllers

EMT 312 Industrial Instrumentation

EMT 455 Manufacturing Control Systems

Network Security

TSM 340 Information Security Management

TSM 352 System Security

TSM 353 Network Security

TSM 440 Information Policy and Security Auditing

System Administration

CSC 310 Database Administration

CSC 360 Scripting Languages

CSC 560 UNIX System Administration

TSM 411 Network Design, Operations, and Management

Total Curriculum Requirements 132 hrs

Associate of Applied Science Degree

CIP 11. 0401

University Studies Requirements 28-29 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

•Science and Mathematics:

MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry

PHY 120 General Physics I

or

PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion

and

PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory

•Social Science:

ECO 231 Principles of Microeconomics

Required Courses 34 hrs 

ACC 200 Principles of Accounting I

CSC 135 Computer Programming for Technology 

ECO 335 Economics and Public Policy of

Telecommunications Industry

ENG 224 Technical Writing for Industry Technology

TSM 099 Freshman Orientation-Introduction to the

Profession

TSM 110 Electrical Systems

TSM 120 Introduction to Telecommunications

TSM 210 Electrical Systems II

TSM 219 Electronic Skills Lab

TSM 241 Network Essentials and Hardware

TSM 242 Network Operating Systems

Electives 3 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 65-66 hrs

Telecommunications Systems Minor 24-27 hrs 
TSM 120, 241, 242 plus one of the following options: Systems-CSC 135, 235, 508, 560 and TSM 411; E-Commerce-CSC 135, 235, MKT 360, 475, TSM 325 and 425; or Business-ACC 200, 201, FIN 531, MGT 443 and MKT 475. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
 
 

Department of Mathematics and Statistics 6C9 Faculty Hall 270-762-2311

Chair: Donald Bennett. Faculty: Bell, Bennett, Donnelly, Fairbanks, K. Fister, R. Fister, Gibson, Goodell, Hughes, Ivansic, Jones, Lewis, McCarthy, Mecklin, Pearson, Porter, Pritchett, Roach, Siefker, Thome, Zhang.

The objectives of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are:
• to prepare its graduates for careers in science, business, research, industry and/or teaching;
• to continue its active involvement in the larger mathematical community through research and other scholarship;
• to provide students with the mathematical skills required for success in a wide variety of other programs within the university;
• to serve a major role in the University Studies of students; and 
• to provide leadership and service in strengthening mathematics education in our service region and beyond.

The department offers a major in mathematics, an area in mathematics with secondary certification, a major in mathematics with secondary certification, and an area in applied mathematics. In any of these programs the student will learn mathematics as a fundamental discipline and as an essential tool in most other disciplines. Mathematics is also quite useful as a minor or second major. Additionally, the common awareness that mathematics is a substantial subject will enhance the prospects of any student who demonstrates a facility with the material.

Graduates with a major have gone on to careers in teaching, science, and industry. Some have improved their entry level prospects via graduate study at Murray State and/or in nationally known Ph.D. programs.

The area in applied mathematics will prepare the student for a career in business, industry, government or academics. The area consists of a core of applied mathematics courses and a 21-hour option in a related field. Each option contains further mathematical training, computer programming experience, and a broad study of a discipline which illustrates applications of mathematics. The program is intentionally flexible and, by its interdisciplinary nature, will provide the student with an understanding and experience in modeling and solving relative problems.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 27.0101

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Required Courses 25 hrs

MAT 099 Freshman Orientation

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I¹

MAT 299 Mathematical Reasoning

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II¹

MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III¹

MAT 335 Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra

MAT 540 Mathematical Statistics I

Required Limited Electives 15 hrs

MAT courses numbered 400 or above including:

one of the following:

MAT 505 Abstract Algebra I

MAT 516 Introduction to Topology

MAT 525 Advanced Calculus I

and one of the following:

MAT 442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis

MAT 501 Mathematical Modeling I

MAT 524 Boundary Value Problems

MAT 541 Mathematical Statistics II

Required Minor 21 hrs

Electives² 16-21 hrs

(including one course in computer science selected from a list approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Total Curriculum Requirements 128 hrs

¹May be taken as a University Studies elective.
²At least one three-hour free elective must be chosen from outside Mathematics and may not be counted as a University Studies requirement.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 27.0101 

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking¹

•Social Sciences:

PSY 180 General Psychology

•University Studies Elective:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology¹

(Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a C or better in one University Studies math course.)

Required Courses 34 hrs

MAT 099 Freshman Orientation

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

MAT 299 Mathematical Reasoning

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

MAT 335 Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra

MAT 510 Foundations of Geometry

MAT 540 Mathematical Statistics I

MAT 550 Teaching Mathematics I

MAT 551 Teaching Mathematics II

Required Limited Electives 18 hrs

Nine hours of MAT courses numbered 400 or above including:

one of the following:

MAT 421 Introduction to Algebraic Structures

MAT 505 Abstract Algebra I

MAT 516 Introduction to Topology

MAT 525 Advanced Calculus I

and one of the following:

MAT 442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis

MAT 501 Mathematical Modeling I

MAT 524 Boundary Value Problems

MAT 541 Mathematical Statistics II

and

Nine hours from disciplines related to the application of mathematics selected from a list approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Required for Secondary Certification 36-38 hrs

COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments

EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development

EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education¹

EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching

EDU 383 Evaluation and Measurement in Education

EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education

HEA 191 Personal Health

SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools

SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School

SED 300 Education of Students with Disabilities: A 

Collaborative Approach

Electives 3 hrs

(including one course in computer science selected from a list approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Total Curriculum Requirements 137-144 hrs

¹With a grade of C or better.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 27.0101 

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

University Studies selections must include:

•Communication and Basic Skills:

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking¹

•Social Sciences:

PSY 180 General Psychology

•University Studies Elective:

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology¹

(Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a C or better in one University Studies math course.)

Required Courses 31 hrs

MAT 099 Freshman Orientation

MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

MAT 299 Mathematical Reasoning

MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

MAT 335 Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra

MAT 510 Foundations of Geometry

MAT 540 Mathematical Statistics I

MAT 550 Teaching Mathematics I

Required Limited Electives 9 hrs

MAT courses numbered 400 or above including:

one of the following:

MAT 421 Introduction to Algebraic Structures

MAT 505 Abstract Algebra I

MAT 516 Introduction to Topology

MAT 525 Advanced Calculus I

and one of the following:

MAT 442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis

MAT 501 Mathematical Modeling I

MAT 524 Boundary Value Problems

MAT 541 Mathematical Statistics II

Required Minor 21 hrs

Required for Secondary Certification 36-38 hrs

COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments

EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development

EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education¹

EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching

EDU 383 Evaluation and Measurement in Education

EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education

HEA 191 Personal Health

SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools

SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School

SED 300 Education of Students with Disabilities: A 

Collaborative Approach

Electives 3 hrs

(including one course in computer science selected from a list approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

Total Curriculum Requirements 146-153 hrs

¹With a grade of C or better.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree

CIP 27.0101

University Studies Requirements 46-51 hrs

(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Required Courses 31 hrs