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Marine Sciences Major

Description: A program that focuses on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine, estuarine and coastal environments. Includes instruction in marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology.

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What Courses Do Marine Sciences Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Marine Sciences majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

Biogeochemistry
Ecology
Ecosystem Modeling
Ocean Dynamics
Polar Microbiology

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