Faculty: Cetin, Homsey, Kipphut, Leasure, Naugle, Ortman, Wesler, Zhang.

AREA:
Geoscience/Earth Science Option

Bachelor of Science Degree

CIP 40.0601

University Studies Requirements 43-48 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 115 Introductory Astronomy
AST 116 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
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 17-22 hrs

Total Curriculum Requirements 120 hrs
¹Will count towards University Studies Math/Science requirements.

Additional information:

Murray State University Catalogs:  http://www.murraystate.edu/provost/catalogs/