Program Overview
Auburn University's Marine Biology program prepares students for careers in marine and aquatic research, conservation, education, and management. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics, as well as a summer marine lab experience. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in diverse fields, including research, conservation, education, management, and government.
Program Outline
Outline:
This program prepares students for careers in marine and aquatic research, conservation, education, and management.
Courses:
- Freshman Year:
- Principles of Biology (BIOL 1020/1030)
- Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM 1030/1040)
- General Physics (PHYS 1500/1510)
- English Composition (ENGL 1100/1120)
- Calculus (MATH 1610)
- Core Social Sciences (2 courses)
- Sophomore Year:
- Biology of Marine Systems (BIOL 3040)
- Ecology (BIOL 3060)
- Genetics (BIOL 3000)
- Cell Biology (BIOL 4010)
- Invertebrate Biodiversity (BIOL 4100)
- Survey of Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2030)
- Principles of Biochemistry (BCHE 3200)
- Statistics for Biological and Health Sciences (STAT 2510)
- Core History/Literature (1 course)
- Core Social Sciences/Humanities (1 course)
- Junior Year:
- General Microbiology (BIOL 3200)
- Summer Marine Lab (4 weeks)
- Evolution and Systematics (BIOL 3030)
- Core Humanities/Social Sciences (1 course)
- Senior Year:
- Senior Seminar (BIOL 4950)
- Creed to Succeed (UNIV 4AA0)
- Core Fine Arts (3 hours)
- Biology Elective (3 hours)
- Physiology Elective (3 hours)
- MMCB Elective (3 hours)
- Eco/Evo/Diversity Elective (3 hours)
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in diverse fields, including:
- Research: Conducting research on marine and aquatic ecosystems, organisms, and processes.
- Conservation: Working to protect and manage marine and aquatic resources.
- Education: Teaching marine biology at various levels, from K-12 to university.
- Management: Managing marine and aquatic resources, such as fisheries and aquaculture.
- Government: Working in government agencies responsible for marine and aquatic resources.
Other:
- Students must complete a two-course sequence in either History or Literature.
- All courses taken at a Summer Marine Lab must receive departmental approval.
- The total number of credit hours required for the program is 122.
Additional Information:
- The program website provides additional information about the program, faculty, and research opportunities: https://auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biological_sciences/undergraduate/majors/marinebio/
Note:
This information is based on the 2023-2024 Auburn University Bulletin. It is recommended to consult the program website for the most up-to-date information.
