The Marine Science major emphasizes the multi-disciplined approach necessary to understand the marine environment. Using a diverse offering of marine science courses, the major includes a strong foundation in the elements of chemistry, physics and physical science as well as life sciences. During their sophomore year, students will choose either the oceanography or marine biology emphasis.
Practical as well as theoretical training is a major component of both emphases with hands on experiences gained through the use of the R/V Dolphin, Seabattical, Larkin (research vessels) and various fieldwork. OCEARCH at Jacksonville University, based in the Marine Science Research Institute, and the M/V OCEARCH vessel which is home-ported in Jacksonville, Florida when it is not on expedition, along with Chris Fischer, Explorer in Residence at JU, provides unequaled opportunities for students to gain real-world, hands-on experience in ocean research. After completing the emphasis requirements, students can carefully select elective courses to maximize their preparation to either enter graduate school or seek employment. Most Marine Science majors continue their education at the graduate level; however, there is employment at the bachelor’s level in environmentally related fields.
Major Requirements
University Core
Core
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Marine Science majors must complete the following courses:
MSC 111 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
MSC 112 | Introduction Oceanography Lab | 3 |
MSC 113 | Intro to Marine Biology | 3 |
MSC 114 | Intro to Marine Biology Lab | 3 |
BIOL 223SI | Oral Presentation Biological Science | 3 |
MSC 470 | Capstone: Current Topics in Marine Scie | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
And the following required allied courses:
And two of the following four credit hour courses:
Marine Science Majors with an Oceanography Emphasis must complete the following 18 credit hours:
MSC 306 | Marine Geology | 4 |
MSC 308 | Physical Oceanography | 3 |
MSC 431 | Oceanographic Techniques | 1 |
MSC/BIOL XXX
| Upper division MSC or BIOL courses | 11 |
MSC 431: MSC 431 is a variable one to four credit hour course, depending on the semester and topic
MSC 431: No more than four credit hours each and no more than eight hours total may come from the following three categories: Independent Study (BIOL 387, BIOL 388, BIOL 487, BIOL 488, MSC 387, MSC 388, MSC 487, MSC 488), Departmental Honors (BIOL 397, BIOL 398, BIOL 497, BIOL 498, MSC 397, MSC 497, MSC 498, MSC 498 ), Internship (BIOL 490, MSC 490).
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Marine Science Majors with a Marine Biology Emphasis must complete the following 18 credit hours:
BIOL 190 | Biological Unity | 3 |
MSC 310WR | Marine Ecology | 4 |
MSC/BIOL XXX
| Upper division MSC or BIOL courses | 11 |
For the MSC XXX and BIOL XXX(11 credits), two of these courses must be organismal. Organismal courses offered are MSC 302, BIOL 302, MSC 304WI, BIOL 304WI, MSC 330, BIOL 330, MSC 408, MSC 450, BIOL 301WR, BIOL 303, BIOL 305, BIOL 307, BIOL 312, BIOL 380, BIOL 382 and BIOL 406.
MSC XXX and BIOL XXX: No more than four (4) credit hours each and no more than eight (8) hours total may come from the following three (3) categories: Independent Study (BIOL 387, BIOL 388, BIOL 487, BIOL 488, MSC 387, MSC 388, MSC 487, MSC 488), Departmental Honors (BIOL 397, BIOL 398, BIOL 497, BIOL 498, MSC 397, MSC 398, MSC 497, MSC 498), Internship (BIOL 490 OR MSC 490).
General Electives
General Electives
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Marine Science Four Year Plans
FOR MARINE BIOLOGY TRACK - This guide is for planning purposes in consultation with your advisor. For official program requirements, please refer to the academic catalog and your degree audit. To complete the program in 4 years, students will need to enroll in an average of 15 credits (5 classes) per semester.
Degree requirements are made up of core requirements (C), major requirements (M), and elective courses (E).
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Intro to Oceanography -AND-
Intro to Oceanography Lab
Intro to Marine Biology -AND-
Intro to Marine Biology Lab
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Intro to Oceanography -AND-
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Statistical Methods in Sci.
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Pre-reqs vary per course; At least two of the three BIOL/MSC upper-level courses must be organismal (organismal courses listed below).
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BIOL or MSC Upper Division Course
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Pre-reqs vary per course; At least two of the three BIOL/MSC upper-level courses must be organismal (organismal courses listed below).
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General Physics I: Mechanics
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General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
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Pre-reqs vary per course; At least two of the three BIOL/MSC upper-level courses must be organismal (organismal courses listed below)
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WI requirement: at least one of the two courses in major. C minimum
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Capstone: Biology and Marine Science
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WI requirement: at least one of the two courses in major. C minimum
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Any course defined as Undergraduate Research, Research Intensive with “RI” designation, Internship, Study Abroad, or Service Learning.
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Choose from list below. May be satisfied by major courses
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Can be satisfied with concentration, minor, second major courses
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Core Courses (37 credits)
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ENGL 103 (depending on placement, student may need ENGL 101 first). 'C-' or better required.
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NOTE: All students enrolled in ENGL 103 must pass an Exit Exam at the end of the term. Students not passing this exit exam are required to enroll in ENGL 214WI prior to reaching 60 hours. It is not necessary to pass this exam in order to pass ENGL 103. ENGL 214WI counts as an elective course.
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Three hours in ART, ARH, DANC, MUS, or THEA
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One 102-level (or above) foreign language course or equivalent, or any International Studies (IS) course at the 300-level
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One three-credit HIST course at the 100- or 200-level
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Any HUM XXX course (Pre-reqs: ENGL 103 and English/Literature core requirement)
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CS 150 (recommended for major)
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General Requirements for all bachelor’s degrees:
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A minimum of 120 credit hours earned with a minimum of 30 credit hours completed at JU.
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A minimum of a "C" (2.0) average for all work taken at JU.
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A student must satisfy all requirements of the University Core Curriculum in addition to all major and degree requirements.
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A student is responsible for meeting the specific graduation requirements of the selected major and degree. A student who pursues more than one major must meet all degree requirements for each major.
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A student must have at least a "C" (2.0) average in the major.
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At least 12 credit hours in the major in courses numbered 300 or above must be completed at JU.
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•A minimum of forty-two credit hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
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At least one each of an upper-level Writing-Intensive and Speech-Intensive course (designated with a “WI” or “SI” in the course number; may be satisfied by courses already required for major).
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At least 3 credit hours in Experiential Learning (defined as Undergraduate Research, Research Intensive with “RI” designation, Internship, Study Abroad, or Service Learning; may be satisfied by courses already required for major).
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At least 3 credit hours in a DEI designated course; may be satisfied by a course within in major or an elective course.
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First-year students will be automatically enrolled in and must complete JU 111 or JU 159 (for Scholars), or JU 169 (for Honors). Transfer students in their second year and students entering with an AA degree are exempt.
NOTE: This four-year plan is meant to be a guide. For full degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Notes for Marine Science majors:
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For Marine Science majors with an emphasis in Marine Biology, at least two of the three BIOL/MSC upper-level courses taken in the third year must be organismal; students may select from the following courses as offered: MSC/BIOL 302, MSC/BIOL 304WI, MSC/BIOL 330, MSC 408, BIOL 301WR, BIOL 303, BIOL 305, BIOL 307, BIOL 312, BIOL 380, BIOL 382 and BIOL 406.
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For students that double major in Marine Science and either Biology or Chemistry [Biochemistry track], only courses that are required for both majors may be counted towards both majors. Upper division electives may not be counted toward both majors simultaneously.
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Students double majoring in Biology and Marine Science must take all of the required courses for each major.
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Two writing intensive (WI or WR) courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C-“. One must be a 300- or 400-level MSC course; the other WI course may be from any discipline.
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A minimum grade of “C” is required of Marine Science majors in the following courses: MSC 111, MSC 112, MSC 113, MSC 114, BIOL 190, BIOL 223SI, and BIOL 470.
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A minimum grade of “C” is required of Marine Science majors in allied courses: PHYS 111, PHYS 112, PHYS 151, PHYS 152, MATH 140, MATH 206, CHEM 204/L, CHEM 205/L, CHEM 310/L, CHEM 311/L, CHEM 322, and MSC431.
FOR OCEANOGRAPHY TRACK - This guide is for planning purposes in consultation with your advisor. For official program requirements, please refer to the academic catalog and your degree audit. To complete the program in 4 years, students will need to enroll in an average of 15 credits (5 classes) per semester.
Degree requirements are made up of core requirements (C), major requirements (M), and elective courses (E).
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Intro to Oceanography -AND-
Intro to Oceanography Lab
Intro to Marine Biology -AND-
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First Year Seminar Experience
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Intro to Oceanography -AND-
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Organic Chemistry I (& Lab)
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Statistical Methods in Sci.
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General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
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BIOL or MSC Upper Division Course
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Pre-reqs vary per course; At least two of the three BIOL/MSC upper-level courses must be organismal (organismal courses listed below); WI requirement: at least one of the two courses from BIOL/MSC 3XX/4XX. C minimum; No more than four credit hours each and no more than eight credit hours total may come from: Independent Study, Internship, Departmental Honors; Experiential Learning: Any course defined as Undergraduate Research, Research Intensive with “RI” designation, Internship, Study Abroad, or Service Learning
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Any course defined as Undergraduate Research, Research Intensive with “RI” designation, Internship, Study Aboard, or Service Learning
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Choose from list below. May be satisfied by major courses
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Can be satisfied with concentration, minor, second major courses
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Core Courses (37 credits)
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ENGL 103 (depending on placement, student may need ENGL 101 first). 'C-' or better required.
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NOTE: All students enrolled in ENGL 103 must pass an Exit Exam at the end of the term. Students not passing this exit exam are required to enroll in ENGL 214WI prior to reaching 60 hours. It is not necessary to pass this exam in order to pass ENGL 103. ENGL 214WI counts as an elective course.
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Three hours in ART, ARH, DANC, MUS, or THEA
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One 102-level (or above) foreign language course or equivalent, or any International Studies (IS) course at the 300-level
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One three-credit HIST course at the 100- or 200-level
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Any HUM XXX course (Pre-reqs: ENGL 103 and English/Literature core requirement)
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CS 150 (recommended for major)
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General Requirements for all bachelor’s degrees:
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A minimum of 120 credit hours earned with a minimum of 30 credit hours completed at JU.
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A minimum of a "C" (2.0) average for all work taken at JU.
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A student must satisfy all requirements of the University Core Curriculum in addition to all major and degree requirements.
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A student is responsible for meeting the specific graduation requirements of the selected major and degree. A student who pursues more than one major must meet all degree requirements for each major.
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A student must have at least a "C" (2.0) average in the major.
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At least 12 credit hours in the major in courses numbered 300 or above must be completed at JU.
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A minimum of forty-two credit hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
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At least one each of an upper-level Writing-Intensive and Speech-Intensive course (designated with a “WI” or “SI” in the course number; may be satisfied by courses already required for major).
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At least 3 credit hours in Experiential Learning (defined as Undergraduate Research, Research Intensive with “RI” designation, Internship, Study Abroad, or Service Learning; may be satisfied by courses already required for major).
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At least 3 credit hours in a DEI designated course; may be satisfied by a course within in major or an elective course.
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First-year students will be automatically enrolled in and must complete JU 111 or JU 159 (for Scholars), or JU 169 (for Honors). Transfer students in their second year and students entering with an AA degree are exempt.
NOTE: This four-year plan is meant to be a guide. For full degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Notes for Marine Science majors:
• For students that double major in Marine Science and either Biology or Chemistry [Biochemistry track], only courses that are required for both majors may be counted towards both majors. Upper division electives may not be counted toward both majors simultaneously.
• Students double majoring in Biology and Marine Science must take all of the required courses for each major.
• Two writing intensive (WI or WR) courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C-“. One must be a 300- or 400-level MSC course; the other WI course may be from any discipline.
• A minimum grade of “C” is required of Marine Science majors in the following courses: MSC 111, MSC 112, MSC 113, MSC 114, BIOL 190, BIOL 223SI, and BIOL 470.
• A minimum grade of “C” is required of Marine Science majors in allied courses: PHYS 111, PHYS 112, PHYS 151, PHYS 152, MATH 140, MATH 206, CHEM 204/L, CHEM 205/L, CHEM 310/L, CHEM 311/L, CHEM 322, and MSC431.