Marine Sciences

Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Marine Sciences

College:  Arts and Sciences

Department: Marine Sciences

Contact:  Dr. Stephan Zeeman  szeeman@une.edu

Mission Statement

Marine Sciences encompass a wide variety of disciplines that seek to understand the way the ocean functions, and how it is related to earth systems science, as well as to human interactions with the environment. Students will learn the theoretical underpinnings and applications of disciplines from biology, to chemistry, geology and physics. These disciplines are critical to life as we know it on the planet, and beyond. Students will be able to apply these disciplines to solving real problems, not only in ocean sciences, but in fields as far ranging as meteorology and space exploration.

Major Program Description

The marine sciences major is designed to provide students with a strong science foundation upon which to build their marine specialty courses. The University is located on the Saco River where it joins the Atlantic Ocean, providing numerous marine, estuarine, and fresh water habitats to study on or adjacent to campus. The program is flexible in that students are encouraged to explore all facets of marine sciences 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, or any field requiring a strong science background.

Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing

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

Additonal Information

See General Information for Marine Sciences Department Majors for details concerning curriculum topic areas, minors, honors program, internships and general information.  Please visit our Department Website also.

Minors in Marine Sciences

A marine sciences minor requires six courses, and can follow either of the two tracks in the major, Marine Biology or Oceanography.  Approved course credit in the following courses is required:

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2009-2010 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2009.

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.