Marine Biology Minor

Program Overview

This Marine Biology program offers a comprehensive foundation in marine ecosystems, with core courses in marine biology and oceanography. Students can tailor their studies with elective courses in ecology, zoology, and specialized marine topics. The program prepares graduates for careers in marine research, conservation, and education.

Program Outline

Outline:

Core Courses (8 credits):

• MBIO 2410 Marine Biology (4 credits)
• MBIO 2500 Oceanography (4 credits)

Minor Electives (select 9 credits from the following courses):

• BIOL 3200 General Ecology (4 credits)
• BIOL 3300 Invertebrate Zoology (4 credits)
• BIOL 3311 Vertebrate Zoology (4 credits)
• MBIO 3450 Survey of Marine Mammals (3 credits)
• MBIO 3500 Food Web Dynamics (3 credits)
• MBIO 3600 Plankton Ecology (3 credits)
• MBIO 3700 Biology of Fishes (4 credits)
• MBIO 3750 Coral Reefs and Coral Communities (3 credits)
• MBIO 3800 and MBIO 3801 Island Biogeography and Island Biogeography Field Course (4 credits)
• MBIO 3910 Sharks and Their Relatives (3 credits)
• MBIO 4260 and MBIO 4261 Ecology of the Galapagos Islands and Ecology of the Galapagos Islands Field Trip (4 credits)
• MBIO 4900 Special Topics in Marine Biology (1-3 credits)
• SCIE 4490 Research Methods (3 credits)