Overview
The Marine Policy minor introduces the student to the field of marine policy, which includes coastal and ocean law and policy, conservation, and natural resource economics.
The Marine Policy minor fulfills the requirements of the People and Society Area of Knowledge.
Curriculum Requirements
For Rosenstiel Majors with MSC 111 and MSC 112 Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the minor. All courses must be above and beyond those used for any major or minor. | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
| Select 15 credit hours of the following: | ||
| Living Resources of the Ocean | ||
| Introduction to Aquaculture | ||
| Marine Conservation Science | ||
| Coral Reef Science and Management | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability Science | ||
| Climate and Global Change | ||
| Economics and Politics of the Environment | ||
| Coastal Law | ||
| Ocean Law | ||
| Marine and Coastal Protected Area Theory and Practice | ||
| Ocean Policy | ||
| Sunken Ships and Submerged Sites: An Introduction to Underwater Archaeology | ||
| Decision Making and the Environment | ||
| Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment | ||
| Climate Science and Policy | ||
| Sea Level Rise | ||
| Climate Law | ||
| Political Ecology of the Galapagos | ||
| Environmental Governance | ||
| Spatial Applications in Marine Science | ||
| Marine Affairs Junior Seminar | ||
| Political Ecology of Marine Management | ||
| Fieldwork in Coastal Management: Tourism, Conservation, and Development | ||
| Environmental Planning and the Environmental Impact Statement | ||
| Coastal Zone Management | ||
| Port Operations and Policy | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the minor. The Marine Policy minor fulfills the requirements of the People and Society or STEM Area of Knowledge.
Curriculum Requirements
For All Other Majors
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the minor. All courses must be above and beyond those used for any major or minor. | ||
| Required Courses 1, 2 | ||
| MSC 111 & MSC 112 | Introduction to Marine Science and Introduction to Marine Science Lab | 4 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Select 12 credit hours of the following: | ||
| Living Resources of the Ocean | ||
| Introduction to Aquaculture | ||
| Marine Conservation Science | ||
| Coral Reef Science and Management | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability Science | ||
| Climate and Global Change | ||
| Economics and Politics of the Environment | ||
| Coastal Law | ||
| Ocean Law | ||
| Marine and Coastal Protected Area Theory and Practice | ||
| Ocean Policy | ||
| Sunken Ships and Submerged Sites: An Introduction to Underwater Archaeology | ||
| Decision Making and the Environment | ||
| Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment | ||
| Climate Science and Policy | ||
| Sea Level Rise | ||
| Climate Law | ||
| Political Ecology of the Galapagos | ||
| Environmental Governance | ||
| Spatial Applications in Marine Science | ||
| Marine Affairs Junior Seminar | ||
| Political Ecology of Marine Management | ||
| Fieldwork in Coastal Management: Tourism, Conservation, and Development | ||
| Environmental Planning and the Environmental Impact Statement | ||
| Coastal Zone Management | ||
| Port Operations and Policy | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
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All courses must be above and beyond those used for any major or minor. Fall sections of MSC 111 and MSC 112 are reserved for new admitted Rosenstiel majors only. Minors may only enroll in MSC 111 and MSC 112 in Spring semesters.
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Courses within this minor require at least one requisite. Students should review all courses and requirements before planning your studies and declaring the minor. Plan your courses accordingly as requisites must be met for enrollment and completion of minor.
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Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the minor. The Marine Policy minor fulfills the requirements of the People and Society or STEM Area of Knowledge.
