OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120
Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Other GPA requirements to graduate: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in the degree program requirements.
Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive in Major: Choose one of the following:
Required Course for fulfilling Service Learning in Major: SMS 460 or SMS 306
Residency requirement: Must complete at least 30 credits through UM/UMM, at least 12 of which must be in their major and 9 of these 12 must be upper level (300 level or above).
UMM’s location is ideal for courses related to marine biology, ecology, and mariculture. Students have direct access to inter-tidal and sub-tidal marine habitats and organisms, finfish and shellfish aquaculture sites and hatcheries, and commercial fishing ports. This access to marine environments gives UMM students unique field and laboratory experiences. All students in the Marine Biology major are required to complete 52-54 credits of program requirements and if declaring a concentration students are required to complete 73 to 85 credits of program requirements.
Program Goals
- To provide a rich and rigorous undergraduate experience in marine biology that focuses on the biological, social, and historical uniqueness of our geographic settings.
- To provide students an opportunity to enhance their analytical and communication skills through independent study or senior thesis.
- To provide students with access to mariculture or other marine-based industries to enhance their competitive advantage in the job market.
- To prepare students to think critically at all junctures of their academic and work-related careers.
- To provide rigorous training for students planning to further their education in professional studies or graduate school.
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