Marine Science B.S.
The Marine Science B.S. provides training similar to that of a basic sciences B.S. except for its focus on the marine environment. We are particularly proud of the content and hands-on approach in our Integrated Marine Science (IMS) series. The following table contains the portion of the curriculum that is common for all Marine Science B.S. students, regardless of their choice of specialty.
PLEASE NOTE: This page does not contain listings for required General Education courses or reflect total credit hours required for the chosen program. Students must work with advisors to ensure correct scheduling of courses and credit hours. SBS = Semester by the Sea.
Common Curriculum for the Marine Science B.S.
Department Code |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
|
SMS
|
100
|
Introduction to Ocean Science |
3
|
|
SMS
|
108
|
Beaches and Coasts |
3
|
|
SMS
|
201
|
Biology of Marine Organisms |
3 |
|
SMS
|
203
|
Integrative Marine Science I (IMS) Seminar |
2 |
|
SMS
|
204
|
IMS II: Chemistry & Physics |
2 |
|
SMS
|
230
|
Marine Policy |
3
|
|
SMS
|
300
|
Marine Ecology |
3
|
|
SMS
|
303
|
IMS III : Oceanography |
2 |
|
SMS
|
304
|
IMS IV: Comp Phys., Cell and Molecular Biology |
2
|
|
SMS
|
306
|
Field Marine Ecology |
4
|
|
SMS
|
321
|
Introduction to Fisheries Science |
3
|
|
SMS
|
322
|
Biology of Marine Vertebrates |
2
|
|
SMS
|
330
|
Descriptive Physical Oceanography |
3
|
|
SMS
|
333
|
Applied Meteorology |
3
|
|
SMS
|
350
|
SBS: Undergraduate Seminar |
1
|
|
SMS
|
352
|
SBS: Marine Ecology |
4 |
|
SMS
|
354
|
Thinking About the Oceans |
3
|
|
SMS
|
373
|
Marine and Freshwater Algae |
4
|
|
SMS
|
400
|
Capstone Experience in Marine Science |
3
|
|
SMS
|
402
|
Oceans and Climate Change |
3
|
|
SMS
|
404
|
Senior Capstone Seminar |
1
|
|
SMS
|
410
|
Marine Physics |
4
|
|
SMS
|
422
|
Biology of Fishes |
3
|
|
SMS
|
425
|
Applied Population Genetics |
3
|
|
SMS
|
450
|
Field Experience in Marine Sciences |
1-4
|
|
SMS
|
460
|
Climate Change: Understanding the Forecast |
3
|
|
SMS
|
475
|
Field Marine Ecology |
4
|
|
SMS
|
480
|
SBS: Biology of Marine Invertebrates |
4
|
|
SMS
|
481
|
SBS: Design of Marine Organisms |
4
|
|
SMS
|
482
|
SBS: Human Impacts on the Ocean |
3
|
|
SMS
|
485
|
Comparative Animal Physiology and Lab (486) |
4 |
|
SMS
|
490
|
SBS: Special Topics |
1-4
|
|
SMS
|
491
|
Problems in Marine Sciences |
Arr.
|
|
SMS
|
497
|
Independent Study in Marine Science |
1-4
|
|
INT
|
308
|
Conservation and Ecology of Marine Mammals |
3
|
|
INT
|
441
|
SBS: Maritime History & Archaeology of New England |
3
|
|
INT
|
484
|
SBS: Intro. Systems Modeling for Bio Sciences |
2
|
|
INT
|
475
|
Field Studies in Ecology |
Arr.
|
Capstone Experience in Marine Science