Marine Biology (MB)
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FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
- Fall Semester
- Bi-101 Biology I
- Ch-210 Chemistry I
- Hc-111 Composition
- Os-101 Intro to Marine Science
- Pe-xxx
- Spring Semester
- Bi-102 Biology II
- Ms-150 or Ms-160 Calculus I
- Ch-220 Chemistry II
- Hc-112 Humanities I
- Os-001 Ocean Studies Seminar I
- Pe-xxx Phys. Ed. (Swim related)
SOPHOMORES
- Fall Semester
- Ch-310 Organic Chemistry
- Os-002 Ocean Studies Seminar II
- Ps-102 Technical Physics I
- Bi-220 Marine Botany
- Ms-160 Calculus II
- Spring Semester
- Bi-210 Marine Zoology
- Ps-201 Technical Physics II
- Os-203 Design and Applied Statistics in Science
- Os-003 Os Seminar III
- Free Elective I
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
JUNIORS
- Fall Semester
- Bi-201 Ecology
- Bi-xxx Physiology of Marine Organisms
- Os-004 OS Seminar IV
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
- Humanities/Social Science Elective I
- Free Elective II
- Spring Semester
- Bi-308 Cell Biology
- Bi-xxx Genetics
- Hc-211 Humanities II
- Os-005 OS Seminar V
- Os-400 Research Preparation
SENIORS
- Fall Semester
- Bi-xxx Physiology of Marine Organisms
- Os-006 Os Seminar VI
- Os-401 Research Project
- Humanities/Social Science Elective II
- Department Elective I
- Spring Semester
- Department Elective II
- Department Elective III
- Free Elective III
- Humanities/Social Science Elective III
Department Electives:
- Ichthyology
- Marine Mammalogy (with COA)
- Advanced Psychology
- Marine Ecology
- Marine Invertebrates
- Development of Marine Organisms
- Any Ocean Studies upper level courses or electives
Overview
Marine Biology Five Year Cooperative Option
Under this option, students may participate in two semester-length cooperative work educational experiences, being away for one fall and one spring semester during the last two years. Students should make arrangements through their advisor and Department Chair, if interested in this option.
January Course A field course in marine biology is currently offered in alternate years during the winter interterm period at the Caribbean Marine Research Center at Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas. Students may register for this course with permission of their advisor and the Department Chair.
- Broad-based science curriculum encompasses the study of chemistry, biology, physics, geology, writing and communications, computer science, mathematics, humanities, social sciences.
- Prepares generalists in the field of marine biology, with particular emphasis on the development of problem-solving and decision-making skills in an ocean setting.
- Graduates of the program may pursue employment in the various fields of marine sciences (resource management, aquaculture, research, environmental protection, science education, or oceanography, to name a few possibilities) or graduate education.
- Our Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics offers a special 4 + 1 option for obtaining a Master of Science degree for MMA graduates. Regardless of major, MMA B.Sc. degree recipients may apply to the Loeb-Sullivan graduate school for a one-year fast track to an advanced degree.
- Participation in the Regiment of Midshipmen is optional.
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