Program Overview
The Marine Science Department Award provides a comprehensive understanding of marine science, encompassing physical and biological oceanography, marine technology, and earth sciences. It prepares students for careers in mariculture, boating, diving, fishing, research, and marine education. The program requires 21 units of coursework and completion of a basic SCUBA diving certification.
Program Outline
Outline:
Marine Science, Department Award (D)
The Marine Science Department Award comprises 21 units and signifies that students have a broad background in the physical and biological processes of the world's oceans and the tools and techniques with which they are studied. The curriculum includes courses from Biology, Marine Technology, and Earth & Planetary Sciences, and is especially suited to students interested in the fields of mariculture, boating and recreation, skin and SCUBA diving, fishing, scientific research, and marine science education. It is important that the student pursuing the Marine Science Award consult with the Faculty Adviser early to formulate a program of study and to ensure space in classes.
Requirements
- Complete all department requirements with a "C" or better (or substitution options) in each course.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units | |---|---|---| | BIOL 124 | Biological Oceanography | 4 | | BIOL 125 | Marine Biology | 4 | | ERTH 151 | Introductory Physical Oceanography | 3 | | ERTH 151L | Introductory Physical Oceanography Laboratory | 1 | | ERTH/GEOG 152 | Weather and Climate | 3 | | HE 103 | Responding to Medical Emergencies | 3 | | MDT 101 | Information and Introduction to Marine Diving Technology | 0.3 | | MDT 108 | Rigging | 1 | | MDT 109 | Seamanship and Small Boat Handling | 1.5 |
Total Units
Careers:
The Marine Science Departmental Award signifies that students have a broad background in the physical and biological processes of the world's oceans and the tools and techniques with which they are studied. The curriculum includes courses from Biology, Marine Technology, and Earth and Planetary Sciences, and is especially suited to students interested in the fields of mariculture, boating and recreation, skin and SCUBA diving, fishing, scientific research, and marine science. Students interested in a Marine Biology major should take the Biological Sciences majors sequence. Students are encouraged to supplement this sequence with courses in Marine Science.
