BSc or BA (120 credit hour) Major in Marine Biology
The 120 credit hour Major is suited to students who want to focus on Marine Biology, but wish to have a program that is more flexible than the Honours program. It provides a four-year survey of Marine Biology, and is designed for students not anticipating subsequent experimental graduate-level training in Marine Biology or related disciplines. Marine Biology Majors complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in Marine Biology courses above the 1000 level and do not have thesis (or related) requirements. Research and other experiential learning opportunities are available through laboratories, independent research courses, special topics courses and experiential learning courses. Students should plan their programs carefully and obtain advice from an academic advisor in the Biology Department.
A Science Co-op option is available for students enrolled in a Major program in Marine Biology. See Co-operative Education Program.
Course Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the requirements outlined in the Academic Regulations and College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements sections, students in a Major program in Marine Biology must complete the following courses:
1000 level
- BIOL 1010.03: Principles of Biology Part I (or BIOL 1020.03: Introductory Biology I: Cells, Genetics and Evolution or SCIE 1505X/Y.18 or SCIE 1506.09: Integrated Science I and SCIE 1507.09 Integrated Science II)
- BIOL 1011.03: Principles of Biology Part II (or BIOL 1021.03: Introductory Biology II: Organismal Biology and Ecology or SCIE 1505X/Y.18 or SCIE 1506.09: Integrated Science I and SCIE 1507.09 Integrated Science II or equivalent)
- MATH 1060.03/STAT 1060.03: Introductory Statistics for Science and Health Sciences (or SCIE 1505X/Y.18 or SCIE 1506.09: Integrated Science I and SCIE 1507.09 Integrated Science II or equivalent)
- MATH 1000.03: Differential and Integral Calculus I or MATH 1215.03: Life Sciences Calculus or MATH 1030.03: Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra I
- CHEM 1011.03: Concepts of Chemistry: Structure and Reactivity
- CHEM 1012.03: Concepts in Chemistry: Energy and Equilibrium
Note: Marine Biology students wishing to incorporate Ocean Sciences into their program should include MATH 1000.03: Differential and Integral Calculus I (or MATH 1215.03: Life Sciences Calculus) and PHYC 1190 and PHYC 1290.03 Introduction to Physics (or PHYC 1310.03 and PHYC 1320.03 or PHYC 1300.06 Physics in & Around You)
2000 level
3000/4000 level
- A minimum of 24 credit hours, of which at least 3 credit hours must be at the 4000 level, of Marine Biology (MARI) or MARI-approved courses. This may include any MARI SEASIDE courses or any courses cross-listed as MARI.