Curriculum Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Marine Science | ||
MSC 111 | Introduction to Marine Science | 3 |
MSC 112 | Introduction to Marine Science Lab | 1 |
MSC 215 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
MSC 230 | Introduction to Marine Biology | 3 |
MSC 232 | Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory | 1 |
MSC 301 | Introduction to Physical Oceanography | 3 |
MSC 216 | Chemical Oceanography Laboratory | 1 |
or MSC 302 | Introduction to Physical Oceanography Lab | |
Select 12 credit hours of approved electives in Marine Science 1 | 12 | |
Other Required Courses | ||
BIL 150 | General Biology | 4 |
BIL 151 | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
BIL 160 | Evolution and Biodiversity | 4 |
BIL 161 | Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
BIL 250 | Genetics | 3 |
Select three of the following: | 9 | |
Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
Evolutionary Biology | ||
Ecology | ||
Comparative Physiology | ||
Select 9 credit hours of electives as described for Biology majors 2 | 9 | |
CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry 3 | 4 |
CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
CHM 222 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis | 4 |
CHM 206 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory | 2 |
ENG 105 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENG 107 | English Composition II: Science and Technology | 3 |
or ENG 106 | English Composition II | |
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
The Earth System | ||
Earth System History | ||
Origin and Geology of the Galapagos Islands. | ||
MTH 161 | Calculus I 4 | 4 |
or MTH 171 | Calculus I | |
MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
or MTH 172 | Calculus II | |
MSC 204 or a Statistics/Computer courses for Biology major | 3 | |
Select one of the following options: 5 | 10 | |
Option 1: | ||
University Physics I for the Sciences | ||
College Physics Laboratory I | ||
University Physics II for the Sciences | ||
College Physics Laboratory II | ||
Option 2: | ||
University Physics I | ||
University Physics II | ||
University Physics III | ||
University Physics II Lab | ||
or PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | |
Option 3: | ||
College Physics I | ||
College Physics II | ||
College Physics Laboratory I | ||
College Physics Laboratory II | ||
Electives | ||
Arts and Humanities Cognate Courses | 9 | |
People and Society Cognate Courses | 9 | |
Total Credit Hours | 122-123 |
1 | At least 6 of which must be at the 300-level or higher. MSC 204 does not satisfy the MSC elective requirement but does satisfy the Statistics requirement. |
2 | The electives must include at least one lab or field based course. One advanced biology course may fulfill requirements in both Biology and Marine Science. |
3 | Principles of Chemistry must be passed with a grade of “C-” or higher. |
4 | Calculus I must be passed with a grade of “C-” or higher. |
5 | Option 1 is recommended for Physics. |
Suggested Plan of Study
Freshman Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
MSC 111 | Introduction to Marine Science | 3 |
MSC 112 | Introduction to Marine Science Lab | 1 |
BIL 150 | General Biology | 4 |
BIL 151 | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
ENG 105 | English Composition I | 3 |
MTH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
BIL 160 | Evolution and Biodiversity | 4 |
BIL 161 | Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
ENG 107 | English Composition II: Science and Technology | 3 |
MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Sophomore Year | ||
Fall | ||
MSC 230 | Introduction to Marine Biology | 3 |
MSC 232 | Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
GSC 111 | Earth System History | 4 |
MSC 204 | Environmental Statistics | 3 |
Elective #1 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
MSC 215 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
MSC 216 | Chemical Oceanography Laboratory 1 | 1 |
MSC 203 | Foundations of Computational Marine Science 2 | 4 |
BIL 250 | Genetics | 3 |
Elective #2 | 3 | |
Elective #3 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Junior Year | ||
Fall | ||
MSC Course | 3 | |
BIL 255 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
PHY 201 | University Physics I for the Sciences | 4 |
PHY 106 | College Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
BIL 330 | Ecology | 3 |
BIL Course | 3 | |
PHY 202 | University Physics II for the Sciences | 4 |
PHY 108 | College Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
Elective #4 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 14 | |
Senior Year | ||
Fall | ||
MSC 301 | Introduction to Physical Oceanography | 3 |
BIL 360 | Comparative Physiology | 3 |
CHM 222 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis | 4 |
CHM 206 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory | 2 |
Elective #5 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
MSC Course | 3 | |
BIL/MSC Course 3 | 3 | |
BIL course | 3 | |
Elective #6 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 121 |
* | 6 elective courses must include:
|
1 | |
2 | Recommended elective to take for the Marine Science/Biology major. |
3 | Student will need to take 2 additional elective credits in MSC if the course can be counted for Biology only and not also Marine Science. |
Mission
The mission of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is to deepen our collective knowledge of our planet through cutting-edge scientific research on the oceans, atmosphere, geology, biota, and the human dimension, while training the next generation of scientists. We transfer the knowledge gained to our students, the national and international scientific community, and to policymakers and the public.
The educational mission of the BS degree in Marine Science at the University of Miami is to graduate students with the ability and desire to integrate knowledge of marine science into their future careers.
Goals
Students completing this double major will be able to master a broad set of fundamental scientific knowledge in Marine Science and Biology, acquire valuable technical skills and learn how to apply this knowledge to real-world problems, in a time of increasing stress on marine environment. The program will provide the rigor, flexibility, depth and integration to enable students to:
- Design and pursue their course of study that meets requirements of a double major in Marine Science and Biology.
- Learn from the diverse and outstanding group of professors and researchers who are experts in their fields and have active research programs.
- Undertake active research experiences, which will allow them to gain a strong understanding of the scientific process and provide them with a set of valuable experimental and computational skills.
- Prepare themselves for graduate school and for successful careers in public and private industries.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.
- Students will develop analytical and quantitative skills to allow critical data analysis.
- Students will be able to do carry out supervised research in the field of marine science.