Students apply the nomenclature, concepts and methodology of chemistry, biology, physics, earth science and economics to understand, describe and predict marine science processes.

Required Courses

  • All of the following:
  • MSCI 271: The Oceans (2 units)
  • ENVS 272: The Atmosphere (2 units)
  • CHEM 110/L: Chemistry I (5 units)
  • CHEM 111/L: Chemistry II (5 units)
  • BIO 240/L: Ecology,Evol, Biodiversity (4 units)
  • BIO 241/L: Cellular & Molecular Biology (4 units)
  • ENSTU 283: Politics & the Environment (2 units)
  • ENVS 284: Envi Econ & Management (2 units)
  • One of the following Physics courses:
  • PHYS 150: Physics for Biologists (4 units)
  • PHYS 220: Physics I (4 units)
  • And one of the following, depending upon career goals:
  • MATH 151: Calculus II (4 units)
  • GEOL 260: Geology/Hydrology (4 units)
  • BIO 242/L: Plant & Animal Form & Function (4 units)