Regardless of your major, you will have access to modern equipment as you take courses related to marine science. All science departments are housed in the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, which has a recent (2003) addition featuring new state of-the-art classrooms, computer facilities, laboratories and meeting spaces.
One of the most exciting aspects of marine science is its inherent interdisciplinary nature—virtually any aspect of basic science can be studied in a marine setting. This variety is reflected in the types of employment opportunities and graduate programs that our marine-focused students have pursued.
With faculty guidance, many students develop research projects during the semester or summer, both on campus and in field locations. Some of these projects may be funded by the Faculty Research Fund Board or the Biology Department with either part-time semester grants or full-time summer research fellowships. Students who complete research projects regularly publish papers in peer-reviewed journals and present their work at academic conferences such as the Ohio Academy of Sciences, the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, and the Benthic Ecology Meetings.
A key strength of our Marine Science Program comes from the many opportunities for field study, ranging in length from a week to a semester. These practical, hands-on experiences often lead to more extensive collaborative research projects with faculty members.
104. Topics in Marine Science Seminar. 1-4 semester hours.
Study of selected topics relating the student to the marine environment and society and of the conflicts between people and their environment. Topics vary by instructor. Offered subject to demand and availability of faculty. Counts as an elective toward a minor in marine science if taken before the core courses, and can serve as an alternate prerequisite to Marine Science 200 if taken for 4 semester hours.
Regardless of your major, you will have access to modern equipment as you take courses related to marine science. All science departments are housed in the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, which has a recent (2003) addition featuring new state of-the-art classrooms, computer facilities, laboratories and meeting spaces.
