The Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences offers a minor in Marine Science to majors in any field except marine science or natural resources with a concentration in marine and coastal resources. The minor provides a means of recognition for students who desire a deeper understanding of the world's ocean.
Requirements for Admission and Completion of the Minor
- Students must have completed MEA 200 Introduction to Oceanography with a letter grade of C or better and have a GPA of 2.5 or above to be admitted into the minor.
- For completion, students must complete MEA 200 Introduction to Oceanography, MEA 210 Oceanography Lab and MEA 250 Introduction to Coastal Environments and at least 9 additional credit hours from the list of minor elective courses. All course work must be letter-graded and completed with a C or better.