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 198	General Biology I	3
BIO 198L	General Biology I Laboratory	1
CHE 152	General Chemistry I	3
CHE 153L	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 154	General Chemistry II	3
CHE 155L	General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 232	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 233L	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 234	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 235L	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 245	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 245L	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	0
CHE 310	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 310L	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	0
CHE 315	Chemical Oceanography	3
CHE 352	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHE 353L	Physical Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 354	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHE 355L	Physical Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 430	Advanced Instrumental Chemistry	4
CHE 430L	Advanced Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory	0
PHY 205	General Physics with Calculus I	4
PHY 205L	General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory	0
PHY 206	General Physics with Calculus II	4
PHY 206L	General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory	0
MAT 260	Calculus I	4
MAT 261	Calculus II	4
MAR 200	Introduction to Marine Science	3
MAR 201	Origins & Evolution of the Marine Environment	4
MAR 201L	Origins & Evolution of the Marine Environment Laboratory	0
MAR 301	Physical Oceanography	4

One of the following:

CHE 410	Senior Seminar	2
CHE 453	Chemistry Internship	1-4

Or both of the following:

CHE 451	Capstone 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.
PHY200/201/307 may substitute for PHY 205/206. This is relevant for students changing their major to the B.S. Marine Chemistry, after they have taken PHY 200/PHY.

Total Credit Hours: 72-73