Marine Science - Oceanography Minor
Contact
Bryan Franks, Ph.D.
Director, School of Marine and Environmental Programs
bfranks1@une.edu
Mission
The mission of the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the University of New England is to help our students gain an understanding of the natural world, develop critical thinking skills, and become scientifically literate. Together we lay the foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful, productive contributions to society.
The Marine Sciences encompass a wide variety of disciplines that seek to understand the way the ocean functions, how it is related to earth systems science, and how humans interact with the environment. Students will learn the theoretical underpinnings and applications of disciplines from biology to chemistry, geology, and physics. These disciplines are critical to life as we know it on the planet. Students will be able to apply these disciplines to solving real problems, in ocean sciences and beyond.
Program Description
A marine science minor requires six courses and can follow either of the two concentrations in the major, Marine Biology or Oceanography.
Transfer Credit
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Admissions
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fee information, please consult this catalog’s Financial Information section.
Curricular Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAR 105 & 105L | Ecology and Evolution of Marine Organisms and Eco/Evo of Mar Organisms Lab | 4 |
| MAR 250 & 250L | Marine Biology and Marine Biology Lab | 4 |
| MAR 270 & 270L | Oceanography and Oceanography Lab | 4 |
| MAR 366 | Adv Oceanography I:Bio/Geo | 3 |
| MAR 368 | Advanced Oceanography II: Chemical and Physical Oceanography | 3 |
| Select one course with MAR prefix | 3-4 | |
| Total Hours | 21-22 | |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.