Claudia Benitez-Nelson, Director

Overview

The Marine Science Program is an interdisciplinary educational program offering curricula that lead to the Bachelor of Science. It is one of the premier marine science educational programs in the nation, with prominent research affiliations, competitively awarded research grants, and an interdisciplinary academic curriculum.

Marine Science includes many areas of study, all concerned with increasing our knowledge of the oceans and coastal regions. Students in marine science may choose to specialize in biological, chemical, geological, or physical oceanography or coastal resource management/marine affairs.

Programs and Courses

Courses

• MSCI 210L - Oceans and Society Laboratory
• MSCI 460 - Field and Laboratory Investigations in Marine Science
• MSCI 502 - Principles of Coastal Geomorphology
• MSCI 524 - Environmental Radioisotope Geochemistry
• MSCI 575L - Marine Ecology Laboratory