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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalogue
Marine Biology, B.S.
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https://uncw.edu/bio/ J. Jarvis (coordinator)
The Marine Biology program is a unique baccalaureate degree in the university system. It includes a strong foundation of biology with an emphasis in marine biology at all levels. Full use is made of the natural laboratory provided by the adjacent Atlantic Ocean through extensive field work in many marine biology and biology courses. The curriculum is flexible enough to meet the individual needs of the student enabling preparation for graduate studies or for teaching, research and consulting careers available to one with the baccalaureate degree.
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Oral Communication Requirement:
To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology or the B.S. degree in Marine Biology a student must successfully complete BIO 495 . Applied Learning Requirement:
To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology or the B.S. degree in Marine Biology a student must successfully complete one of the following:
- Honors in any science department (BIO 499 , CHM 499 , EVS 499 , GLY 499 , MAT 499 , PSY 499 , PHY 499 );
- Directed individual study involving hands-on experience in any science department (BIO 291 , BAN 491 , BIO 495 , CHM 491 , EVS 491 , GLY 491 , MAT 491 , PSY 491 , PHY 491 );
- BIO 498 , BIO 493 , BIO 490 ;
- Formal student teaching experience taken for UNCW credit (e.g. EDNL 406 , EDN 409 , EDN 411 ).
Requirements for a Major in Marine Biology for the B.S. Degree:
27 hours total Note:
The department strongly recommends that two out of BIO 366 ; BIO 335 ; BIO 340 or BIO 345 be completed before taking other BIO courses at the 300 or 400 level. Marine Biology Requirements
Organismal Biology, must chose two of the following bullets 6 credits total (NOTE: only 3 credit lecture counts toward this requirement; lab credit will count toward elective total): Marine Biology Applied Learning Experience
3 credits total Additional Information:
A “C” (2.00) or better average is required for BIO courses above 299. Marine Biology Option:
Must complete general requirements for B.S. Degree in Marine Biology. Additionally, a minimum of 25 hours chosen from courses numbered above BIO 299 and not used to satisfy other requirements. CHM 211, CHML 211, PHY 101/201, PHY102/202 and/or MAT 151 will also count towards biology electives. >500 level courses may be chosen with permission of the instructor. No more than 10 hours may be counted from BIO 480, 491 (6 hr. max), 493 (3 hr. max), 498 (3 hr. max), and 499 (6 hr. max).The UNCW marine biology curriculum is a unique baccalaureate program in the university system. It includes a strong foundation of biology with an emphasis in marine biology at all levels. Full use is made of the natural laboratory provided by the adjacent Atlantic Ocean through extensive field work in many marine biology and biology courses. The curriculum is flexible enough to meet the individual needs of the student enabling preparation for graduate studies or for teaching and research careers available to one with the baccalaureate degree. Marine Conservation Option:
Must complete general requirements for B.S. Degree in Marine Biology and BIO 466.
The Marine Conservation option provides a B.S. Marine Biology degree plan that is designed for students primarily interested in the biological aspects of conservation science in marine environments (e.g., community ecology, population biology, biogeography, conservation genetics and assessment of threatened or endangered species and habitats). Elective Courses:
Additionally, a minimum of 22 hours chosen from courses listed below and not used to satisfy other requirements. >500 level courses may be chosen with permission of the instructor. No more than 10 hours may be counted from BIO 480, 491 (6 hr. max), 493 (3 hr. max), 498 (3 hr. max), and 499 (6 hr. max).
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