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Marine Ecological Emphasis Major Requirements

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies: Marine Ecological Emphasis is designed primarily as a second major for students in the CLAES School of Education interested in teaching science in elementary schools. The program is tailored to meet the interdisciplinary science objectives of elementary education majors and to facilitate the timely completion of their dual requirements in the School of Education and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This program is not designed to prepare students for further study in science disciplines at the graduate or professional level, or to teach science at the middle school or high school level.

SUBJECT
AREA

COURSE
NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

     Biology (8 Credits)
  BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Animals

4

  BIO-272 Introduction to Marine Biology

3

  BIO-272L Marine Biology Lab

1


     Geosciences and Environmental Sciences (8 Credits)
  ENV-200 Statistical and Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences

4

  GEO-100 Earth Systems Science

3

  GEO-102 Earth Materials and Processes Lab

1


     Marine Sciences (16 Credits) Only one Introduction to Field Marine Science course (MAR-227-229) is allowed:
  MAR-120 Oceanography

3

  MAR-121 Introductory Oceanography Lab

1

  MAR-227-229 Introduction to Field Marine Science course1

4

  MAR-380/580 The Learning and Teaching of Marine Science1,2

4

  MAR-401 Marine Ecology

4

 
     Chemistry (4 Credits)
  CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry

3

  CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Lab

1


     Mathematics (4 Credits)  Select one course from the following:
  MTH-105 Algebra and Trigonometry

4

  MTH-210 Calculus I

4


     Physics (4 Credits)
  PHY-100 Principles of Physics I

3

  PHY-100L Principles of Physics I Lab

1


     Electives (7-8 Credits)  Select two courses from the following with at least one at the 300 level or above:
  BIO-350 General Ecology

4

  BIO-372 Behavior of Marine Organisms

4

  CHE-122+123 Introduction to Chemical Systems and Quantitative Methods Lab

4

  ENV-375 Environmental Geochemistry

3

  GEO-201 Elements of Mineralogy

4

  GEO-306 Sedimentology

4

  MAR-210 Marine Life Through Time

4

  MAR-227-229 Introduction to Field Marine Science course1 (one not already taken)

4

  MAR-325 Marine Vertebrates: Fish to Mammals

4

  MAR-330 Chemical Oceanography

4

  MAR-340 Marine Processes and Environments: Seminar

3

  MAR-360 Plankton Ecology

4

  MAR-410 Physical Oceanography

3

  PHY-101/101L Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab

4


TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 51-52 (In addition to CLAES core requirements)

1The courses, Introduction to Field Marine Science and The Learning and Teaching of Marine Science, are taught on a rotating basis during the Summer I or Summer II terms. Introduction to Field Marine Science courses include:
  • Subtropical Environments (MAR-227) taught at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), Bermuda
  • Boreal Environments (MAR-228) taught at The Shoals Marine Laboratory, Gulf of Maine
  • Tropical Environments (MAR-229) taught at the Institute of Marine Sciences, Roatan, Honduras

2MAR-580 can be used for graduate credit

HONORS PROGRAM IN LIBERAL STUDIES: MARINE ECOLOGICAL EMPHASIS

Graduation with Honors in Liberal Studies: Marine Ecological Emphasis is awarded in recognition of majors who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability. Enrollment in the program is by invitation of the GEMS faculty. Eligibility requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.5 in courses required for the major and the satisfactory completion of a three- or four-credit Independent Research and Study course. In addition, an honors candidate must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.

 

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