AREA:
Geoscience/Geoarchaeology 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 44 hrs
ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology
ARC 300 Archaeological Method and Theory
ARC 302 Archaeological Field Work I
ARC 304 Archaeological Laboratory Methods
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 2-3 hrs
(choose from the following approved electives)
ANT 325 Biological Anthropology
ARC 315 Special Topics in Archaeology
ARC 321 Ancient Civilizations
ARC 335 Forensic Archaeology
ARC 340 Archaeology of Africa
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 522 Digital Cartography

Collateral requirement 5 hrs
MAT 150¹ (or above)

Unrestricted Electives 16-21 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/