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Twin Cities Campus
Marine Biology MinorCollege of Biological Sciences - Adm
College of Biological Sciences
Marine biology aims to understand all aspects of organisms that live in the seas, from their molecular composition and biochemistry to how they comprise ecosystems. Consistent with this breadth, the proposed marine biology minor is an interdisciplinary curriculum through which students learn foundational concepts of marine biology and gain perspectives about current issues that affect marine environments. Given that 71% of our planet is covered by oceans and 95% of the readily available water is present in oceans, understanding marine chemistry, organisms, and ecosystems is an important, interdisciplinary goal. Through a combination of courses, laboratories, field-trips, internships, and study abroad experiences, students who complete the minor will gain knowledge and skills that will enrich their lives, as well as provide a base for subsequent study in marine biology.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
4 courses
before admission to the program.
Students who have at least a 2.0 average in their math and science courses and who have completed following courses will be eligible for admission to the minor.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Required prerequisites
Minor Requirements
Marine Biology Core
The three marine biology core courses provide an overview of the chemistry and biology of marine organisms and marine environments. A grade of C or better in each course is required for admission into the minor.
FW 2003 - Introduction to Marine Biology
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 1006 - Oceanography
[PHYS, ENV]
(4.0 cr)
BIOL 2700 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
Marine Biology Elective Courses
Students will select marine biology-related courses such as the ones listed below. Approval of elective courses will be at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
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ESPM 4061W - Water Quality and Natural Resources
[ENV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
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ESCI 4402 - Biogeochemical Cycles in the Ocean
(3.0 cr)
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EEB 5601 - Limnology
(3.0 cr)
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FW 4136 - Ichthyology
(4.0 cr)
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BIOL 4590 - Coral Reef Ecology
(2.0 cr)
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BIOL 4596 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
Marine Biology Field, Research, and Internship Experiences
Students will gain hand-on experiences in marine biology by completing a field course, research project, or internship.
a. Coral Reef Ecology Field Course (Winters, Roatan, Honduras)
b. Galapagos Field Course (May term)
c. Shark Biology Field Course (Summers, Bahamas)
d. Internship at the Mall of America or Minnesota Zoo aquarium
e. Marine Biology-related directed research
f. Other field/research experiences as approved by the director of undergraduate studies
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