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Marine Chemistry Major

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Chemistry provides students with a selection of courses needed to prepare them for a career in the marine and chemical sciences, or for further study in graduate or professional programs. This curriculum includes requirements in marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics in order to maximize the future scientific opportunities available to students.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for a B.S. in marine chemistry:

BIO 198General Biology I

3
BIO 198LGeneral Biology I Laboratory

1
CHE 152General Chemistry I

3
CHE 153LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 154General Chemistry II

3
CHE 155LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 232Organic Chemistry I

3
CHE 233LOrganic Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 234Organic Chemistry II

3
CHE 235LOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 245Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

4
CHE 245LIntermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

0
CHE 310Analytical Chemistry

4
CHE 310LAnalytical Chemistry Laboratory

0
CHE 315Chemical Oceanography

3
CHE 352Physical Chemistry I

3
CHE 353LPhysical Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 354Physical Chemistry II

3
CHE 355LPhysical Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 430Advanced Instrumental Chemistry

4
CHE 430LAdvanced Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory

0
PHY 205General Physics with Calculus I

4
PHY 205LGeneral Physics with Calculus I Laboratory

0
PHY 206General Physics with Calculus II

4
PHY 206LGeneral Physics with Calculus II Laboratory

0
MAT 260Calculus I

4
MAT 261Calculus II

4
MAR 200Introduction to Marine Science

3
MAR 201Marine Geology

4
MAR 201LMarine Geology Laboratory

0
MAR 301Physical Oceanography

4

One of the following:

CHE 410Senior Seminar

2
CHE 453Chemistry Internship

1-4

Or both of the following:

CHE 451Capstone Chemical Research

1-2
CHE 454 Capstone Chemical Communication

1
2 credits of CHE 410 or CHE 453 are required; or 2 cumulative credits of CHE 451 plus 1 credit of CHE 454.

An alternative to the PHY 205/PHY 206 sequence is the three-course combination of PHY 200/PHY 201/PHY 307. This is relevant for students changing their major to the B.S. in Marine Chemistry after they have taken PHY 200/PHY 201.

Total Credit Hours: 72-73