Ocean Science Course Requirements

Course Outline

Intro Course

Students must complete the following intro course:

Core Courses

Students must complete the following 3 core courses:

Concentration Courses

Students must complete 5 concentration courses at the 3000-level or above. Students should speak with their advisor about which concentration courses are most appropriate for their program of study.

 

Students may use one of the following organismal courses:

Field Course

Exposure to the basic observations of earth science in the field is necessary to fully understand the chosen area of concentration in the major. A minimum of 3 credits of appropriate coursework is required, although more experience with fieldwork is encouraged. Students can choose from the following course options.

Summer REU Programs could also satisfy the requirement.

3-semester credits of advisor-approved Independent Research (EAS 4910 / EAS 4920). Independent research must conclude with formal paper describing results and conclusions or else a poster or oral presentation of results presented at a public venue.