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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 the 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
Pre-requisites
Talk with adviser about equivalent courses.
Biology course
BIOL 1001 - Introductory Biology: Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives
[BIOL]
(4.0 cr)
or
BIOL 1003 - Evolution and Biology of Sex
[BIOL]
(4.0 cr)
or
BIOL 1009 - General Biology
[BIOL]
(4.0 cr)
or
BIOL 1012 - Human Biology: Concepts and Current Ethical Issues
[BIOL, CIV]
(4.0 cr)
or
BIOL 1055 - Environmental Biology: Science and Solutions with Laboratory
[BIOL, ENV]
(4.0 cr)
or
BIOL 2002 {Inactive}
[BIOL]
(6.0 cr)
Chemistry
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I
[PHYS]
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory
[PHYS]
(1.0 cr)
Additional math or science course
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
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BIOC 1xxx
·
BIOC 2xxx
·
BIOC 3xxx
·
BIOL 1xxx
·
BIOL 2xxx
·
BIOL 3xxx
·
EEB 1xxx
·
EEB 2xxx
·
EEB 3xxx
·
GCD 1xxx
·
GCD 2xxx
·
GCD 3xxx
·
MICB 1xxx
·
MICB 2xxx
·
MICB 3xxx
·
NSCI 1xxx
·
NSCI 2xxx
·
NSCI 3xxx
·
PBIO 1xxx
·
PBIO 2xxx
·
PBIO 3xxx
·
MATH 1xxx
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MATH 2xxx
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MATH 3xxx
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STAT 1xxx
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STAT 2xxx
·
STAT 3xxx
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.
BIOL 2007 - Marine Animal Diversity Laboratory
(1.0 cr)
ESCI 1006 - Oceanography
[PHYS, ENV]
(4.0 cr)
FW 2003 - Introduction to Marine Biology
(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:
·
BIOL 4590 - Coral Reef Ecology
(2.0 cr)
·
BIOL 4596 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
CFAN 3502 - Bahamas--Tropical Marine Biology and Shark Ecology
(2.0 cr)
·
EEB 5601 - Limnology
(3.0 cr)
·
ESCI 4402 - Biogeochemical Cycles in the Ocean
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 4061W - Water Quality and Natural Resources
[ENV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
FW 4136 - Ichthyology
(4.0 cr)
Marine Biology Field, Research, and Internship Experiences
Students will gain hands-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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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 1001/Biol 1001H/Biol 1003 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 1001/Biol 1001H/Biol 1003 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 1009/Biol 1009H |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 1010/Biol 1015/PSTL 1135 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 1050/Biol 1055 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Chem 1065/Chem 1075H |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | ESci 1006/ESci 1106 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | ESci 4402/ESci 8402 |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |