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MARINE BIOLOGY
Department of Biology, Environmental Science and Athletic Training Christopher Cink, Ph.D., Chair
Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements listed on pages 82-83. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty. Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2-second year, etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.
MARINE BIOLOGY MAJOR Required Courses - FIT Track
Waynesburg University courses which are prerequisites for the Florida Institute of Technology program. Department
BIO
Course Number
121 122 201 202 215
Credits
Course Title
Recommended Sequence Year/Semester
4 Principles of Biology I.....................................1F 4 Principles of Biology II....................................1S 4 Invertebrate Zoology.......................................2F 4 Vertebrate Zoology..........................................2S 4 Microbiology....................................................2S 2012-2013
Marine Biology
Waynesburg University in conjunction with Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) and University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW) offers a combined curriculum of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology. The program provides for completion of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and liberal arts course work during three years at Waynesburg University and completion of Marine Biology course work in one year at Florida Institute of Technology or University of North Carolina Wilmington. There are many career opportunities in Marine Biology ranging from work with the Department of Natural Resources or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to a future in Environmental Protection Aquaculture or Wildlife Management. Additionally, many students may continue on in graduate programs where many research opportunities exist. To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology the candidate must: • Present a minimum of 95 semester hours of credit with a minimum of 45 hours of at least 2.50. • Satisfy the specific requirements for the baccalaureate degree at Waynesburg University as set forth in the university catalog. • Complete satisfactorily the major courses at the Florida institute of Technology or University of North Carolina Wilmington . (Students seeking admission to that institution for the senior year of study should apply during the first semester of the third year.)