Biology, Marine Biology Concentration, B.S.

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Marine Biology Concentration - Track I:

Chair: Dr. Marian Langer

Program Coordinator: Dr. Devonna S. Morra

Major Requirements:

Two of the following three courses:

Eight to nine credits of Marine Biology:

(can include 6 credits from BIOL 312 , BIOL 322 , or Marine Biology internships)

Note(s):

Contact program coordinator for additional information.

Marine Station Summer Session:

Above required eight to nine credits of Marine Biology courses are to be taken at Wallops Island or another approved marine biology station. Acceptable courses at Wallops Island Include:

MS-110:
MS-211:
MS-221:
MS-241:
MS-260:
MS-300:
MS-331:
MS-343:
MS-345:
MS-451:
MS-464:
MS-471:
MS-490:
MS-491:
MS-500:

Introduction to Oceanography
Field Methods in Oceanography
Marine Invertebrates
Marine Biology
Marine Ecology
Behavior of Marine Organisms
Chemical Oceanography
Marine Ichthyology
Marine Ornithology
Coastal Environment Oceanography
Biological Oceanography
Research Diver Techniques
Aquaculture
Coral Reef Ecology
Problems in Marine Science

Other approved courses may also be taken. Grades earned at the marine biology station are included in the student’s final quality point average.

Saint Francis University is a member of The Chincoteague Bay Field Station; however, students may attend any accredited marine station with the approval of the chair of the Biology Department.