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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARINE SCIENCE

The Associate of Science degree in Marine Science provides students with a strong platform in basic physical and life sciences with a focus in marine science from which they can confidently pursue higher education in the sciences or enter the job market. Students gain a broad understanding of the physical and biological forces driving the world’s oceans and an appreciation of the importance of marine ecosystems to the world’s environment, climate and daily human life.

Advising Sheets

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Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Class Description Credits
Communication
ENG 150 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 151 Freshman Compostion 3
SPH 153 Introduction to Speech 3
Total: 9
Information & Technology Literacy
ICT 150 Introduction to Computers 3
Total: 3
Critical Thinking
MAT 151 Intermediate Algebra 3
PHSCI 150/150L Physical Science 4
Total: 7
Global Awareness & Cultural Competence
Select one 3 credit course from the following options and HIS 162 for a total of six (6) credits
HIS 150 American History I 3
HIS 151 American History II 3
HIS 170 World Civilization I 3
HIS 171 World Civilization II 3
HIS 162 Pacific History
(required)
3
Total: 6
Personal Development & Responsibility
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
Total: 3
Total GER Credits: 28

Total Credits

Class Credits
General Education Requirements 28
Core Foundational Requirements 16-17
Co-Foundational Requirements 16-17
Total Credits: 60-62

Core Foundational Requirements

Class Description Credits
ENG 251 Sophomore Composition 3
MAT 250
or
MAT 280
College Algebra & Trigonometry

Calculus I
4-5
PED 170 Swimming 1
BIO 180/180L Biology I 4
CHM 150/150L Chemistry I 4
Total Core Foundational Credits: 16-17

Co-Foundational Requirements

Class Description Credits
Select three to four (3-4) credits from any of the following courses
MSC 100 MOP Seminar 1
MSC 201 MOP Skill Project 1
MSC 202 MOP Service Learning 1
MSC 220 Introduction to Fisheries Management 3
CHM 151/151L Chemistry II 4
PHY 151/151L Physics I 4
AGR 200 Introduction to Aquaculture 3
CET 160 Intro to Geographic Information System 3
Complete all courses
MSC 150/150L Intro to Oceanography 4
MSC 160 Natural Marine Resources 3
MSC 170/170L Introduction to Marine Biology 4
MSC 280 Marine Science Special Projects 2
Total Co-Foundational Credits: 16-17