Marine Science–Chemistry Major

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

*Marine science may not be taken as a single major because of its highly specialized nature.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for a double major in marine science and chemistry:

Biology core curriculum (without Genetics)

21

MAR 150Physical Geology (laboratory included)

4

MAR 226Marine Zoology

4

MAR 327Marine Botany

4

MAR 301Physical Oceanography

4

CHE 180Environmental Chemistry

3

One of the following:

BIO 212Ecology

4

MAR 222Marine Ecology

4

Total Credit Hours:44

Courses required for the chemistry major:

CHE 152General Chemistry I

3

CHE 153LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1

CHE 310Analytical Chemistry

4

CHE 232Organic Chemistry I

3

CHE 235LOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory

1

CHE 352Physical Chemistry I

3

CHE 355LPhysical Chemistry II Laboratory

1

CHE 425Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHE 451Introduction to Research

1-4

or

CHE 453Chemistry Internship

1-4

Total Credit Hours:34

Collateral and prerequisite courses required for the double major:

PHY 200General Physics I

4

or

PHY 205General Physics with Calculus I

4

PHY 201General Physics II

4

or

PHY 206General Physics with Calculus II

4

MAT 261Calculus II

4

Total Credit Hours:12

 

 

Four-Year Degree Plan for Marine Science-Chemistry