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.
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Degree Requirements
1st Year General Education
Class |
Description |
Credits |
CLP 150A |
College and Life PLanning |
1 |
ENG 150 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENG 151 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
MSC 150/150L |
Introduction to Oceanography |
4 |
PED 170 |
Swimming |
1 |
MAT 151 |
Intermediate Algebra |
|
OR |
3 |
MAT 155 |
Vocational Technical Mathematics |
|
ICT 150 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
SPH 153 |
Introduction to Speech |
3 |
BIO 180/180L |
Biology I |
4 |
PSY 150 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
HIS 150 |
American History I |
3 |
HIS 170 |
World Civilization I |
|
OR |
3 |
MSC 160 |
Natural Marine Resources |
|
Total: |
32 |
2nd Year General Education
Class |
Description |
Credits |
MSC 170/170L |
Introduction to Marine Biology |
4 |
MAT 250 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry |
|
OR |
4-5 |
MAT 280 |
Calculus I |
|
HIS 162 |
Pacific History |
3 |
ENG 251 |
Sophomore Composition |
3 |
Total: |
14-15 |
Program Requirements
Class |
Description |
Credits |
MSC 280 |
Marine Science Special Projects |
2 |
CHM 150/150L |
Chemistry I/Lab |
4 |
BIO 181/181L |
Biology II/Lab |
|
OR |
|
CHM 151/151L |
Chemistry II/Lab |
|
OR |
|
PHY 151/151L |
Physics I/Lab |
|
OR |
|
PHSCI 150/150L |
Physical Science/Lab |
8-10 |
OR |
|
MSC 100 |
MOP Seminar |
|
OR |
|
MSC 200 |
Introduction to Aquaculture |
|
OR |
|
MSC 201 |
MOP Skill Project |
|
OR |
|
MSC 202 |
General Pharmacology |
|
OR |
|
MSC 220 |
Introduction to Fisheries |
|
OR |
|
CET 160 |
Introduction to Geographic Information System |
|
Total Credits: |
14-16 |
Total Credits
Class |
Credits |
1 st Year General Education Requirements |
34 |
2 nd Year General Education Requirements |
14-15 |
Program Requirements |
14-16 |
Total Credits: |
62-65 |