The B.S. in Coastal Studies requires a foundation of courses including 28 credits of Marine Science courses, and 12 credits of defined social science courses constituting the Related Area. Students who are seeking careers in the sciences including eventually applying for graduate school in the sciences may choose to receive a Bachelor of Science. For students interested in working in the field of conservation, regulation and policy and business, the Bachelor of Arts is recommended. For a typical plan of study for a student planning to receive a B.S. in Coastal Studies see Sample Plans of Study.

Coastal Studies majors must pass the following courses, in addition to the General Education requirements of the College.

I. 100's Level:

BIOL 107, 108; CHEM 127Q-128Q; MATH 115Q, 116Q; PHYS 131Q, 132Q; MARN 170

Coastal Studies requires a course in data analysis and interpretation. This requirement may be fulfilled with STAT 110V or another course approved by the Department.

Students are encouraged to fulfill some of their General Education requirements with the following choices:

    For Group 6: SCI 240 or for Group 5a: HIST 206
    For Group 7: ECON 112 or ARE 150

II. Coastal Studies B.S. Major Requirements

The following courses constitute the major requirements: MARN 210, 211, 212C, 220Q, 255W, 256, and 3 electives. The electives must represent different areas of Marine Sciences. At least one course must be chosen from each of the following groups:

    Group 1: MARN 230, 270;
    Group 2: 236, 282, 294, 241, 242;
    Group 3: MARN 236, 282, 275W, 280W, 325.

Note, however, that only one of MARN 236 and 282 may be counted as an elective. It can satisfy either the Group 2 or 3 requirement, but not both.

III. Coastal Studies B.S. Related Area

In consultation with their faculty advisor, students choose Related Area courses appropriate to their interests, one from each of four subject areas: Environmental Policy, Economic Development, Law and Regulation, and Coastal Issues. The department maintains a list of courses acceptable for each subject area.