AREA:
Geoscience/Geographic Information Science  (Geography) Option 

Bachelor of Science Degree

CIP 40.0601

University Studies Requirements 43-48 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)

Recommended University Studies selections:
•Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking

Required Courses 43 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 6-7 hrs
(choose from the following approved electives)
ARC 300 Archaeology Method and Theory
ARC 302 Archaeological Field Work I
ARC 304 Archaeology Laboratory Methods
ARC 360 Historical Archaeology
GSC 205 Image Analysis*
GSC 210 Hydrology*
GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science
GSC 335 Landscapes of the National Parks
GSC 380 Photogrammetry
GSC 488 Cooperative Education/Internship
GSC 489 Cooperative Education/Internship
GSC 523 Problems in Urban Geography and Urban Planning
GSC 524 Conservation and Environmental Geosciences
GSC 535 Watershed Ecology
GSC 560 Hydrogeology
GSC 570 Computer Applications in Geosciences
GSC 580 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GSC 591 Special Problems
GSC 592 Special Problems
GSC 593 Special Problems
*Recommended courses

Collateral requirement 5 hrs
MAT 150¹ (or above)

Unrestricted Electives 17-23 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/