Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Marine Sciences

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The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Marine Sciences introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of the ocean. Marine sciences integrates the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features and processes of oceans. Students completing this program will gain a foundational understanding of ocean systems and the tools used to collect samples and data in oceans. The CUGS in Marine Sciences ties together and builds upon existing course offerings across the departments of Biology, Environmental Science, and Geology to create a comprehensive program of study that introduces undergraduate students to the study of marine science. The CUGS in Marine Sciences is intended to serve undergraduate students in STEM disciplines from both academic units including, for example, environmental science, geology, and biological sciences.

Program Requirements

The requirements include the following 3 required courses and 1 elective course:

Required Courses: 11 s.h.

EVSC 01120 - Oceans in Crisis Credits: 3
BIOL 18360 - Marine Biology Credits: 4
EVSC 01385 - Oceans Credits: 4

One Elective Course: 3-4 s.h.

EVSC 01386 - Climate & Coasts Credits: 3
GEOL 01250 - Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions Credits: 4
GEOL 01136 - Water Planet: Exploring the Hydrosphere Credits: 3
BIOL 20474 - Tidal Marsh Ecology
BIOL 19425 - Coastal Marine Geology

Total Required Credits for the Program: 14-15 s.h.

To be awarded the CUGS in Marine Science, students must complete all courses required for the CUGS in Marine Science with at least a 2.0 average. Students must ensure that they have the appropriate prerequisites for any of the classes. Prerequisites for each class can be found in the course description after clicking the link.