
Bachelor in Marine and Environmental Science
Hampton, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 26,198
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Bachelor’s degree in Marine and Environmental Science is inherently interdisciplinary, so our curriculum is designed to integrate core concepts across General Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. We believe that active engagement in research provides the best platform for the development of critical thinking, quantitative, and writing skills. Therefore, as a requirement for graduation, all students enrolled in our program have to complete a senior research thesis working with a faculty advisor. Upon graduation, our majors are highly qualified to enter graduate schools in the areas of oceanography, marine science, and environmental science.
Marine & Environmental Science - Research
Strategically located on the Hampton River, adjacent to Hampton Roads on the Lower Chesapeake Bay, the Department of Marine and Environmental Science is ideally situated for the study of marine, estuarine and freshwater locales. Our department utilizes several vessels for fieldwork. The R/V Aquaria III, a 40-foot research vessel built for the Center, a 19′ Privateer, provides access to deep water areas. In addition, ten kayaks and five canoes allow us to access shallow coastal habitats around the Chesapeake Bay. Our faculty have been continuously engaged in research projects and actively recruits students to assist in these projects, especially at the undergraduate level.
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Curriculum
Freshman Year
- MES 130 Introduction to Environ Science
- MES 102 Introduction to Earth & Ocean
- MES 131 Lab Techniques in Envion Science
- MES 102 Introduction to Earth & Ocean Lab
- BIO 105 Introduction to Biology I
- BIO 106 Introduction to Biology II
- BIO 105 Introduction to Biology I Lab
- BIO 106 Introduction to Biology II Lab
- MAT 151 Calculus I
- MAT 152 Calculus II
- ENG 101 Written Communication I
- ENG 102 Written Communication II
- UNV101 Individual and Life
- PE Physical Education
Sophomore Year
- CHE 201 General Chemistry I
- CHE 202 General Chemistry II
- CHE 201 General Chemistry I Lab
- CHE 202 General Chemistry II Lab
- HUM 201 Seminar in Humanities I
- MES 210 Biometry
- MES 201 Mid Atlantic Watershed Diver
- HUM Humanities Elective
- MES 201 Mid Atlan Watershed Diver Lab
- COM 103 Oral Communication
- PHY 203 Physics I w/Calculus
- PHY 204 Physics II w/calculus
- PHY 215 Introduction Physics I Lab
- PHY 216 Introduction Physics II Lab
- PE Physical Education
Junior Year
- CHE 301 General Organic Chemistry I
- CHE 302 General Organic Chemistry II
- CHE 301 General Organic Chemistry I Lab
- CHE 302 General Organic Chemistry II Lab
- MES 311 Renewable Energy
- MES 408 Resource Management
- Elective
- MES 304 Thesis I
- HIS 106 World Civilizations II
- Elective
- SOC Social Science Elective
- SOC Social Science Elective
Senior Year
- MES 404 Thesis II
- MES 405 Thesis III
- MES 452 Marine Ecology
- MES 351 Chemistry/Physics Oceanography
- MES 510 Environmental Toxicology
- Elective
- Elective Two 1 credit or One 2 credit 2
- Elective
Total Credits 120 (includes 15 credits of electives)
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