Overview
The Marine Science minor introduces the student to the study of the world’s oceans: their physical and biological constituents, the influence of oceanic resources on human society and the conservation and future development of those resources.
The Marine Science minor fulfills the requirements of the STEM Area of Knowledge.
Curriculum Requirements
For Rosenstiel Majors with MSC 111 and MSC 112 Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Affairs majors cannot declare this minor. Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the major or minor. All courses must be above and beyond those used for any major or minor. | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
| MSC, MBE or OCE courses at the 200 level or higher. At least 6 of which must be at the 300-level or higher. The following courses CANNOT be used to satisfy the Marine Science Minor requirement: MSC 204, MSC 217, MSC 219, MSC 250, MSC 311, MSC 313, MSC 314, MSC 339, MSC 340, MSC 341, MSC 342, MSC 345, MSC 373, MSC 391 MSC 418, MSC 420, MSC 425, MSC 440, MSC 461. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
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Marine Affairs majors CANNOT declare this minor.
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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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Most courses within this minor require at least one Science 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 major or minor. The Marine Science minor fulfills the requirements of the STEM Area of Knowledge.
Curriculum Requirements
For All Other Majors
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Affairs majors cannot declare this minor. Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the major or minor. All courses must be above and beyond those used for any major or minor. | ||
| Required Courses 1, 2, 3 | ||
| MSC 111 & MSC 112 | Introduction to Marine Science and Introduction to Marine Science Lab | 4 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| MSC, MBE or OCE courses at the 200 level or higher. At least 6 of which must be at the 300-level or higher. The following courses CANNOT be used to satisfy the Marine Science Minor requirement: MSC 204, MSC 217, MSC 219, MSC 250, MSC 311, MSC 313, MSC 314, MSC 339, MSC 340, MSC 341, MSC 342, MSC 345, MSC 373, MSC 391 MSC 418, MSC 420, MSC 425, MSC 440, MSC 461. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
- 1
Marine Affairs majors CANNOT declare this minor.
- 2
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.
- 3
Most courses within this minor require at least one Science 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.
- *
Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the major or minor. The Marine Science minor fulfills the requirements of the STEM Area of Knowledge.
