Marine science is a field that studies various aspects of oceans as well as coastal or inland waters to explore interaction of biology, earth and atmospheric sciences. Some of the specialties can include marine physics, chemical oceanography, marine meteorology, geological oceanography, biological oceanography and others.

Marine science graduates typically find employment with state and federal agencies as research assistants. Universities also employ graduates as research a assistants/technicians. These positions may involve field as well as laboratory work and employees are often involved in compiling and analyzing data for research studies/projects, management of coastal area resources, monitoring or mitigating environmental issues, weather predictions, etc.

Concentrations: Biological Oceanography, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology and Physics. If students plan accordingly they can earn two B.S. degrees-one in Marine Science and a second one in a life science, geology, meterology or physics.

Courses include:

Oceanography, Geology, Coastal Environment, Observational Methods and Data Analysis in Marine Physics, Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy, Marine Meteorology, Marine Sediment Transport

College	College of Sciences
Discipline	Environmental and Natural Resources Physical Sciences
Academic Department	Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Departmental Contact	Dr. Maggie Puryear
Major Overview	Marine Sciences: Biological Oceanography Marine Sciences: Chemistry Marine Sciences-Geology Marine Sciences: Meteorology Marine Sciences-Physics
Plan Requirements	Marine Sciences: Biological Oceanography Marine Sciences: Chemistry Marine Sciences-Geology Marine Sciences: Meteorology Marine Sciences-Physics
Semester Sequence	Marine Sciences: Biological Oceanography Marine Sciences: Chemistry Marine Sciences-Geology Marine Sciences: Meteorology Marine Sciences-Physics
Related Majors	Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology: Fisheries Science Zoology Biological Sciences: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology
Minors	None
Related Minors	Biological Sciences Meteorology Zoology
Skills You Could Develop	Data Collection/Field Work Analytical Skills Operate Scientific Equipment Teamwork
Learn More About This Major	Department of Marine, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Marine Sciences
Career Titles	Research Assistant & Other Careers Educator; Animal Manager; Exhibits-Zoos and Aquariums Lobbyist Fundraiser for Non-Profit Organization
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