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Minor in Marine Sciences

The minor in Marine Sciences is open to students who either wish to prepare themselves for future graduate education in marine sciences or who are preparing for a career in a marine-related field. The minor, which is interdisciplinary in nature, provides a foundation in marine aspects of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics for the undergraduate. Intended primarily for science majors, the minor assumes completion of basic courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, or geology. No more than three credits of courses taken under the Pass/No Credit option may be applied toward the minor. Completion of the minor requires 18 credits.

* For most up to date and official degree description see the undergraduate bulletin.


Requirements

  1. MAR 101 or 104.
  2. At least 15 credits from the following:
    • All upper-division MAR courses
    • BIO 343
    • BIO/GEO 353
Note: No more than three credits each of MAR 487 and MAR 488 may be applied toward this requirement.

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