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May 15, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Marine Science, B.S.
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The marine science program offers a varied approach to the study of this interdisciplinary science: students are required to complete coursework in marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics. The curriculum is focused on the biological aspects of marine science and the program emphasizes the fundamentals of modern biology. Graduates are qualified to be employed in a variety of technical, educational, or regulatory positions, or to continue study in graduate programs in either marine science or biology.
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General Education (Basic Course) Requirements
The University of Mobile’s undergraduate program is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Christian Ministries, School of Education, School of Music, School of Nursing, School of Worship Leadership, and the Center for Adult Programs. All University of Mobile undergraduate students are required to complete certain basic courses that apply uniformly to the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, the Bachelor of Science degree, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the Bachelor of Music degree unless otherwise noted. These are identified as basic course (general education) requirements. Requirements (Please see NOTES section below)
*Notes:
- Consult with your College/School advisor for specific and/or additional requirements relating to general education courses. For example, COM 101 is required for business, theology, and education majors and teacher certification students. Education majors and teacher certification students have very specific requirements, particularly regarding English, Mathematics, History, and Laboratory Sciences. .
- FS 100 Freshman Seminar (1 semester hour) is required for freshmen only.
- ZCH 007 Chapel (noncredit) is required of traditional undergraduate students. The number of semesters of Chapel (1 to 4 semesters) is based on entry classification. Students in the Center for Adult Programs are exempt from chapel.
- Students earning a Bachelor of Arts degree must also take twelve semester hours of a modern foreign language. See specific requirements in the Modern Foreign Language section of the catalog.
- HPE 101 Health and/or activity courses (limited to 3 semester hours) may also satisfy requirements in the above ELECTIVES section.
Requirements
A major in marine science requires Notes:
All majors must complete the writing intensive (WI) requirements as specified in the Scholastic Standards section of this catalog. See Course Descriptions for courses designated as writing intensive.
Marine science students are not required to complete a minor; however, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum, a minor in chemistry, or environmental science is recommended. |
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