Marine Science Minor

The Marine Science minor is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career working on research vessels, continuing their studies in marine sciences, or who are otherwise interested in marine sciences.

In addition to the general requirements for earning a minor at Cal Maritime, and to receive a transcript notation of having completed the specific requirements for a minor in Marine Science, the student will have completed at least 15 units from the following curriculum:

All students must complete the following course:

MSC 380 - Directed Research Units: 3

Note:

MSC 390 is a culminating project or term paper usually completed during the student’s senior year but it may be completed earlier.

Plus at least 9 units of the following oceanography courses:

MSC 100 - Introduction to Geological and Chemical Oceanography Units: 3
MSC 105 - Introduction to Biological and Physical Oceanography Units: 3
MSC 200 - Oceanographic Instruments and Analysis Units: 3
MSC 205 - Marine Biology Units: 3
MSC 205L - Marine Biology Laboratory Units: 1

Additional courses from the following may be used to make a total of at least 15 units for the minor:

GMA 105 - Ocean Politics Units: 3 (not for Global Studies majors)
NAU 330 - Meteorology Units: 3 (not for Marine Transportation majors)

Minor Advisor:

Dr. Alexander Parker

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