B.S. in Marine Biology & M.S. in Systems Science (Envir. Studies Conc.)
Five-year Program
The University offers a five-year program that allows qualified students to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology and a Master of Science degree in systems science with a concentration in environmental studies.
Semester 1 (18 cr.) | ||
Intro to Marine Biology & Lab | 4 | |
General Chemistry I | 3 | |
General Chemistry I Lab | 1 | |
Applied Statistics I | 3 | |
English Composition I | 3 | |
Freshman Seminar | 1 | |
| CSCI1105 | 1 Comp & Software | 3 |
| Semester 2 (18 cr.) | |
Oceanography & Lab | 4 | |
General Chemistry II | 3 | |
General Chemistry II Lab | 1 | |
MATH_________ | 1 Mathematics Sequence | 4 |
English Composition II | 3 | |
The Global Challenge | 3 | |
| Semester 3 (16 cr.) | |
General Biology I | 4 | |
| BIOL1253 | General Biology Lab I | 0 |
Organic Chemistry I | 3 | |
Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 | |
Masterpieces of World Lit. I | 3 | |
MATH_________ | 2 Mathematics Sequence | 4 |
SEMESTER 4 (16 cr.) | ||
General Biology II | 3 | |
| BIOL1254 | General Biology Lab II | 1 |
| CHEM2262 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM2264 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
| ENGL2202 | Masterpieces of World Lit. II | 3 |
| CORE2007 | Perspectives on the Indiv | 3 |
| _________ | 5 Free Elective | 1 |
SEMESTER 5 (17 cr.) | ||
Genetics & Lab | 4 | |
| CHEM3281 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CORE2008 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 3 |
| MBIO3650/MBIO3651 | Physiology Marine Animals | 4 |
| SPCH1155 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| _________ | 3 Humanities/Soc. Sci. Elective | 3 |
SEMESTER 6 (18 cr.) (FDU's Field Station in Samana, Dominican Republic) | ||
| MBIO3200 | Tropical Marine Vegetation | 4 |
| MBIO3400 | Tropical Marine Invertebrates | 4 |
| MBIO3700 | Tropical Marine Ecology | 3 |
| MBIO3900 | Tropical Marine Vertebrates | 4 |
| MBIO4201 | Marine Bio Research I | 3 |
SEMESTER 7 (17 cr.) | ||
| BIOL4405 | Ethics in Science | 3 |
General Microbiology & Lab | 4 | |
| PHYS2203 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS2201 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| CORE3009 | The American Experience | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Grad Sci./ Tech Elective | 3 |
SEMESTER 8 (18 cr.) | ||
Animal Behavior & Lab | 4 | |
| ENVR6706 | Appl Principles Geog Info System | 3 |
| MBIO4202 | Marine Bio Research II | 1 |
| PHYS2202 | General Physics Lab II | 1 |
| PHYS2204 | University Physics II | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Grad Sci./ Tech Elective | 6 |
SEMESTER 9 (12 cr.) |
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| _________ | 4 Graduate Science/Technology Electives | 12 |
SEMESTER 10 (12 cr.) |
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| _________ | 4 Graduate Science/Technology Electives | 12 |
1COMPUTER PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: CSCI1105 Survey of Computers is not required for students who demonstrate computer proficiency
2 MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE: In the freshman year students are required to take either Precalculus or Calculus. The first-year course must be followed by a second mathematics course in sequence, i.e., Calculus I or Calculus II.
3 HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE: May be courses in Social Science, History, Philosophy or Political Science
4 GRADUATE SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: (Suggested Courses) Students should consult with their advisors for course selections and new course offerings:
| BIOL6771 | Behavioral Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL6772 | Eco-Toxicology | 3 |
| BIOL6775 | Physiological Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL6776 | Advances in Ecology | 4 |
| ENVR6551 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| ENVR6552 | Environmental Risk Assessment | 3 |
| ENVR6555 | Environmental Planning | 3 |
| ENVR6556 | Environmental Regulations | 3 |
| ENVR6560 | Groundwater Hydrology | 3 |
| ENVR6567 | Land-use Planning | 3 |
| ENVR6569 | Wetland/Watershed Resources | 3 |
5FREE ELECTIVES: may be chosen from any courses offered at the University after consultation with an advisor.
ETHICAL AND MORAL ANALYSIS:Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with ethical theories and questions. This course could be in Philosophy or a course within a major program.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with public speaking and oral presentations, typically a course in Speech.
DISTANCE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: All University students are required to complete one (1) on-line distance learning course during each academic level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year) of matriculation.
A minimum of 162 credits is required to earn both the B.S. and M.S. degrees.
