University of New England

Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Marine Biology

College:  Arts and Sciences

Department: Biological Sciences

Contact:  Dr. Stephan Zeeman (Interim Chair) szeeman@une.edu  

Biology is an exploration of the living world that underscores and explains the unity and diversity of life. But it is also a truly human endeavor in that it affects us all. Because we live at this time in human history – at the beginning of what many believe to be a biological age - students must be able to apply biological concepts to the wide array of problems and choices they inevitably face.

The marine biology major is designed to provide students with a solid science foundation upon which to build their marine specialty courses. Since the University is located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Saco River, there are numerous marine, estuarine, and fresh water habitats to study. The program is flexible in that students are encouraged to explore all facets of marine biology through courses and internships emphasizing "hands-on" experiences. An additional goal of the major is to provide students with an adequate background for entry level career positions and for graduate study in marine science programs.

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program.  Transferred biology courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the biology courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents.  Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives.  All Biology courses previously completed must be no older than eight years.  Other options and restrictions apply.  See Undergraduate Admissions also.

Additional Information
See General Information for Biological Sciences Department Majors for details concerning curriculum topic areas, minors, honors program, internships, and general information on UNE's largest department.  Please visit our Department Homepage also.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2008-2009 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2008.

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.