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This program prepares students to enter the rapidly expanding fields of aquaculture, resource management, environmental assessment, protection and conservation, biotechnology, and education related to estuarine, coastal, and marine environments. The level of experience required for an individual to contribute in these fields is not adequately satisfied by an undergraduate degree in biology or environmental science; therefore, individuals with specific, advanced, and focused training are needed. This program, with a strong basic emphasis on the biological and chemical sciences, will prepare students for these fields. Required Courses All students majoring in marine biology must complete the University Core Curriculum and the following courses: MARN 1101 - Introduction to Marine Biology MARN 1102 - Seminar in Marine Biology MARN 2200 - Oceanography with Lab MARN 2260 - Marine Vertebrate Zoology w/Lab MARN 3300 - Marine Ecology with Lab MARN 3310 - Marine Botany with Lab MARN 3320 - Marine Pollution MARN 4501 - Marine Biology Senior Project I MARN 4502 - Marine Biology Senior Project II BIOL 2250 - Invertebrate Zoology with Lab BIOL 2253 - Biology I for Science Majors w/Lab BIOL 2254 - Biology II for Science Majors w/Lab BIOL 3301 - Microbiology with Lab BIOL 3320 - Ecology with Lab CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I CHEM 1116 - General Chemistry II CHEM 1117 - Lab CHEM 1115 CHEM 1118 - Lab CHEM 1116 CHEM 2201 - Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2202 - Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2203 - Lab CHEM 2201 CHEM 2204 - Lab CHEM 2202 MATH 1117 - Calculus I MATH 2228 - Elementary Statistics PHYS 1103 - General Physics I with Lab PHYS 1104 - General Physics II with Lab Plus two electives Plus two of the following restricted electives: CHEM 2221 - Instrumental Methods w/Lab ENVS 4533 - Special Topics MARN 3330 - Coastal Resources & Mgmt MARN 3331 - Marine Conservation & Restoration MARN 3361 - Animal Behavior MARN 4310 - Algal Research Methods MARN 4400 - Tropical Marine Ecology MARN 4410 - Marine Aquaculture and Biotechnology MARN 4420 - Marine Biogeochemistry w/Lab Plus one of the following: BIOL 3306 - Genetics BIOL 3308 - Cell Biology with Lab BIOL 3311 - Molecular Biology BIOL 4461 - Biochemistry with Lab
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
This program prepares students to enter the rapidly expanding fields of aquaculture, resource management, environmental assessment, protection and conservation, biotechnology, and education related to estuarine, coastal, and marine environments. The level of experience required for an individual to contribute in these fields is not adequately satisfied by an undergraduate degree in biology or environmental science; therefore, individuals with specific, advanced, and focused training are needed. This program, with a strong basic emphasis on the biological and chemical sciences, will prepare students for these fields. Required Courses All students majoring in marine biology must complete the University Core Curriculum and the following courses: MARN 1101 - Introduction to Marine Biology MARN 1102 - Seminar in Marine Biology MARN 2200 - Oceanography with Lab MARN 2260 - Marine Vertebrate Zoology w/Lab MARN 3300 - Marine Ecology with Lab MARN 3310 - Marine Botany with Lab MARN 3320 - Marine Pollution MARN 4501 - Marine Biology Senior Project I MARN 4502 - Marine Biology Senior Project II BIOL 2250 - Invertebrate Zoology with Lab BIOL 2253 - Biology I for Science Majors w/Lab BIOL 2254 - Biology II for Science Majors w/Lab BIOL 3301 - Microbiology with Lab BIOL 3320 - Ecology with Lab CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I CHEM 1116 - General Chemistry II CHEM 1117 - Lab CHEM 1115 CHEM 1118 - Lab CHEM 1116 CHEM 2201 - Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2202 - Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2203 - Lab CHEM 2201 CHEM 2204 - Lab CHEM 2202 MATH 1117 - Calculus I MATH 2228 - Elementary Statistics PHYS 1103 - General Physics I with Lab PHYS 1104 - General Physics II with Lab Plus two electives Plus two of the following restricted electives: CHEM 2221 - Instrumental Methods w/Lab ENVS 4533 - Special Topics MARN 3330 - Coastal Resources & Mgmt MARN 3331 - Marine Conservation & Restoration MARN 3361 - Animal Behavior MARN 4310 - Algal Research Methods MARN 4400 - Tropical Marine Ecology MARN 4410 - Marine Aquaculture and Biotechnology MARN 4420 - Marine Biogeochemistry w/Lab Plus one of the following: BIOL 3306 - Genetics BIOL 3308 - Cell Biology with Lab BIOL 3311 - Molecular Biology BIOL 4461 - Biochemistry with Lab
Admission Requirements
80+
6.5+
Applicants must submit official certified copies of original senior secondary/high school records. Other English Language Requirements: A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 OR A minimum iTEP score of 3.7 OR An ELS Certificate of Completion of Level 112, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program.
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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0 USD
International
0 USD
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