Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

The B.S. degree in Marine Biology provides students with the opportunity to learn biological principles and skills in lecture, laboratory and field courses with a core curriculum in Marine Biology. Student research is emphasized throughout the program. The program has faculty actively involved in a wide range of disciplines, including marine ecology, behavioral ecology, marine mammalogy, marine pollution, crustacean physiology, marine phycology. The location of the University provides students with a "natural laboratory" that includes extensive marine habitat, rainforest, wetlands, and ice fields all within walking distance of the classrooms. A small student-to-professor ratio ensures a more personal approach to learning than is possible at larger universities.

To view details of the program, visit the biology program Website.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants enter as pre-majors and will be considered for full admission to the B.S. in Marine Biology after completion of the following:

1. MATH S107 (may be met by placement examination)
2. ENGL S111.
3. BIOL S105, BIOL S106
4. High school chemistry or CHEM S103 with a C or higher.

When a student becomes a major in Marine Biology, he or she is assigned a faculty advisor. The student and faculty advisor plan the student's curriculum, and the advisor's signature is required on registration documents.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2008-2009 CATALOG)

Candidates must complete the General Education Requirements (GERs) as well as the specific program requirements listed below for a minimum of 120 credit hours.

Courses in a degree program may be counted only once. Courses used to fulfill the major requirements cannot be used to fulfill the GERs. Specific requirements for GERs in Marine Biology are listed below. The degree must include 48 credits of upper-division (300 or above) courses, 24 of which must be completed at UAS.

Minimum Credit Hours			120
General Education Requirements			36
Must include:
MATH	S200	Calculus I	4
BIOL	S105	Fundamentals of Biology I	4
BIOL	S106	Fundamentals of Biology II	4
Major Requirements			46
BIOL	S215	Introduction to Marine Biology	3
BIOL	S271	Ecology	4
BIOL	S310	Animal Physiology	4
BIOL	S362	Genetics	4
BIOL	S482	Evolution	4
CHEM	S105	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM	S106	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM	S341	Organic and Biological Chemistry I	4
CHEM	S342	Organic and Biological Chemistry II	4
STAT	S273	Elementary Statistics	3
select both
PHYS	S103	College Physics I	4
PHYS	S104	College Physics II	4
or both
PHYS	S211	General Physics I	4
PHYS	S212	General Physics II	4
Marine Biology Core Classes			12
Select from the following courses (11-12 credits total):
BIOL	S305	Invertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S373	Conservation Biology	3
BIOL	S384	Marine Mammalogy	4
BIOL	S401	Phycology	4
BIOL	S415	Physiology of Marine Animals	4
BIOL	S427	Introduction to Ichthyology	4
BIOL	S481	Marine Ecology	4
Biology Electives			6
Select from the following (6 credits total):
BIOL	S239	Intro to Plant Biology	4
BIOL	S300	Vertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S375	Special Topics in Biology**	4
BIOL	S382	Wetlands Ecology	4
BIOL	S396	Field Studies*	1-6
BIOL	S398	Research*	1-3
BIOL	S498	Research*	1-6
BIOL	S426	Ornithology	4
BIOL	S441	Animal Behavior	4
BIOL	S445	Vascular Plants of Southeast Alaska	3
BIOL	S480	Aquatic Pollution	3
BIOL	S492	Biology Seminar**	1
BIOL	S495	Behavioral Ecology	3
BIOL	S415	Biogeography & Landscape	3
* up to 6 credits total from BIOL 396/398/498 may be applied
**only 4 credits from BIOL S375 and 2 credits from BIOL S492 may be applied toward the Biology electives. Others may be applied toward general electives.
General Electives			21
Minimum of 12 credits from upper division courses.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/biology
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu