Marine Science/Chemistry Major, BS

Students earning the bachelor of science (BS) degree in marine science/chemistry must complete all University, College and departmental degree requirements. These include the general education requirements, the following double major requirements and other sufficient credits to total a minimum of 120 applicable semester hours.

Code and Title		Hours
Select one of the following:		4
BSC 114 & BSC 115	Principles Of Biology I and Laboratory Biology I
BSC 118	Honors General Biology I
Select one of the following:		4
BSC 116 & BSC 117	Principles Biology II and Biology II Laboratory
BSC 120	Honors Gen Biology II
CH 101 or	General Chemistry	4
CH 117	Honors General Chemistry
CH 102 or	General Chemistry	4
CH 118	Honors General Chemistry
CH 223	Quantitative Analysis	4
CH 231	Elem Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 232 & CH 237	Elem Organic Chem II and Elem Organic Chem Lab	5
CH 338	Elem Organic Chem Lab II	2
CH 340 & CH 343	Elem Physical Chem and Elem Phy Chem Lab	4
CH 461	Biochemistry I	3
CH 462	Biochemistry II	3
CH 463	Biochem-Clin/Foren/Chem	3
GEO 101	The Dynamic Earth	4
GEO 102 or	The Earth Through Time	4
GEO 105	Sustainable Earth
Select one of the following:		4
PH 101	General Physics I
PH 105	General Physics W/Calc I
PH 125	Honors Gen Ph W/Calculus
Select one of the following:		4
PH 102	General Physics II
PH 106	General Physics W/Calc II
PH 126	Honors Gen Ph W/Calculus II
MS 304	Marine Geology	4
MS 306	Marine Biology	4
MS 448	Intro Oceanography	4
MS elective 300 or 400 level (Consult the Marine Science Coordinator for appropriate MS electives)		4
Credit Hours Subtotal:		75
Ancillary Courses
Grades in ancillary courses are not computed in the major GPA. The majors in marine science/chemistry require the successful completion of the following courses outside the major:
MATH 125 or	Calculus I	4
MATH 145	Honors Calculus I
ST 260	Statistical Data Analysis	3
Total Hours		82

Grade Point Average

A 2.0 grade point average in each major is required for completion of the degree. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.

Upper-level Residency

A minimum of 12 hours of 300- and 400-level courses in each major must be earned on this campus.

Required Minor

Marine science/chemistry does not require a minor.

Additional Major Requirements

Students are not permitted to count the same required major courses toward completion of a second major or minor. Students may count required ancillary courses for one major toward the requirements of another major. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.

A dual major in marine science and biology, chemistry, or geology prepares students for a wide variety of employment opportunities in environmentally related fields, industries concerning utilization of marine resources, biotechnology, policy, and education.

Types of Jobs Accepted

Recent graduates have worked in entry-level positions in government agencies, ecotourism (e.g., SCUBA divemasters, whale or dolphin watching boats), and K-12 education. A large number of graduates enter professional school (e.g., medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) or graduate school (master’s degree, Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D.]).

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Marine biologist, marine geologist, conservation specialist, laboratory technician, teacher, professor, aquaculture industry specialist, oceanographer, environmental consultant, marine animal veterinarian.

Learn more about opportunities in this field at the Career Center