Marine Studies Minor: Program Requirements

INTRODUCTION

The Marine Studies Minor is designed to provide a structured program on the Boston campus for students with an interest in the marine environment. The program allows a primary, but not exclusive, emphasis in either the scientific or the social science/humanistic study of the oceans. Some physical interaction with the sea through achievement in a specific marine-related skill, and a project involving a degree of independent study are required. Students enrolled in any program in the University may complete the Marine Studies Minor.

For further information, please contact Dr. Peter S. Rosen, Director of the Marine Studies Minor Program, at the NU Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 14 Holmes Hall, 617-373-4380.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

At least four marine-related courses totaling 16 semester hours are required, along with mastery of a marine skill and an independent study. Two courses must be beyond the introductory level. At least one course must be from the natural sciences and one from the social science/humanities. Other courses in the University may fulfill these requirements by permission of the Coordinator of the Marine Studies Program.

Mastery of a marine-related skill can be achieved through satisfactory completion of coursework, or evidence of achievement through some form of approved outside certification. Coursework in marine skills normally is limited to one of the six required courses.

The project requirement can be met by completion of an approved Directed Studies course in Marine Studies or in any department of the University. The project normally is limited to one of the six required courses. The project requirement can also be met, with prior approval, by completion of a major course-related project, or other outside project in which a significant amount of independent study is involved.

LIST OF COURSES

The following list includes most marine-related courses in the College of Arts and Sciences. Courses offered in other Colleges or campuses may also be approved for the Marine Studies Program. Semester conversions for these courses will be provided when available.

Codes:

I = Introductory
A = Avanced
H = Humanities/Social Science
S = Science

BIOL 1151 Introduction to Marine Biology S, I
BIOL 2315 Invertebrate Zoology S, A
BIOL 5501 Marine Botany S, A
BIOL 5503 Marine Invertebrate Zoology S, A
BIOL 5505 The Biology of Corals & Coral Reefs S, A
BIOL 5507 The Biology and Ecology of Fishes S, A
BIOL 5509 Marine Birds and Mammals S, A
BIOL 5511 Adaptations of Aquatic Organisms S, A
BIOL 5515 Benthic Marine Ecology S, A
BIOL 5517 Oceanography S, A
BIOL 5519 Ocean & Coastal Processes S, A
BIOL 5521 Experiential Design in Marine Ecology S, A
BIOL 5523 Molecular Marine Botany S, A
BIOL 5525 Marine Microbial Biology S, A
BIOL 5589 Diving Research Methods S, A
ENVR 1121 Marine Resources S, I
ENVR 1122 Physical Oceanography S, I
ENVR 1123 Biological Oceanography S, I
ENVR 1124 New England Fishery Resources S, I
ENVR 1120 Geology of Oceans and Coasts S, I
ENVR 5242 Fossil Invertebrates and Paleoecology S, A
ENVR 5244 Sedimentation S, A
ENVR 4106 Coastal Processes S, A
ENVR 5248 Marine Geology S, A
ENVR 5210 Water in Environmental Planning S, A
HIST 1210 Atlantic Connection H, A
HIST 1232 History of Boston H, A


Marine Consortium Courses
MARS 3200 Introduction to Marine Studies S, I
MARS 3210 Introduction to Marine Mammals S, A
MARS 3300 Into the Ocean World S, A
MARS 3305 Maritime History H, A
MARS 3310 Water Resources Policy and Management H, A
MARS 3315 Wetlands S, A
MARS 3325 Coastal Zone Management S, A
MARS 4500 Advanced Seminar in Marine Studies S, A


SEASemester Courses
ENVR 3100 Oceanography 4 sh S, I
ENVR 3101 Nautical Science 3 sh S, A
ENVR 3102 Maritime Studies 3 sh H, A
ENVR 3103 Practical Oceanography I 4 sh S, A
ENVR 3104 Practical Oceanography II 4 sh S, A
ENVR 3105 Practical Oceanographic Reasearch 3 sh S,A


Marine Skills Courses
PEDU100 Beginning Swimming
PEDU101 Intermediate Swimming
PEDU106 Scuba
PEDU107 Sailing