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 Fi