The Associate of Science degree in Marine Science provides students with a strong platform in basic physical and life sciences with a focus in marine science from which they can confidently pursue higher education in the sciences or enter the job market. Students gain a broad understanding of the physical and biological forces driving the world’s oceans and an appreciation of the importance of marine ecosystems to the world’s environment, climate and daily human life.
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Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| Communication | ||
| ENG 150 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 151 | Freshman Compostion | 3 |
| SPH 153 | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | |
| Information & Technology Literacy | ||
| ICT 150 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| MAT 151 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PHSCI 150/150L | Physical Science | 4 |
| Total: | 7 | |
| Global Awareness & Cultural Competence | ||
| Select one 3 credit course from the following options and HIS 162 for a total of six (6) credits | ||
| HIS 150 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS 151 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS 170 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 171 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS 162 | Pacific History (required) |
3 |
| Total: | 6 | |
| Personal Development & Responsibility | ||
| PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Total GER Credits: | 28 | |
Total Credits
| Class | Credits |
| General Education Requirements | 28 |
| Core Foundational Requirements | 16-17 |
| Co-Foundational Requirements | 16-17 |
| Total Credits: | 60-62 |
Core Foundational Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| ENG 251 | Sophomore Composition | 3 |
| MAT 250 or MAT 280 |
College Algebra & Trigonometry Calculus I |
4-5 |
| PED 170 | Swimming | 1 |
| BIO 180/180L | Biology I | 4 |
| CHM 150/150L | Chemistry I | 4 |
| Total Core Foundational Credits: | 16-17 | |
Co-Foundational Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| Select three to four (3-4) credits from any of the following courses | ||
| MSC 100 | MOP Seminar | 1 |
| MSC 201 | MOP Skill Project | 1 |
| MSC 202 | MOP Service Learning | 1 |
| MSC 220 | Introduction to Fisheries Management | 3 |
| CHM 151/151L | Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 151/151L | Physics I | 4 |
| AGR 200 | Introduction to Aquaculture | 3 |
| CET 160 | Intro to Geographic Information System | 3 |
| Complete all courses | ||
| MSC 150/150L | Intro to Oceanography | 4 |
| MSC 160 | Natural Marine Resources | 3 |
| MSC 170/170L | Introduction to Marine Biology | 4 |
| MSC 280 | Marine Science Special Projects | 2 |
| Total Co-Foundational Credits: | 16-17 | |