This information is on taking a career in marine biology; I have selected some schools I am looking into,
but to find your own use the first link below.
Taking Zoology before marine biology is very important. (See page 5)
http://marinebio.org/MarineBio/Careers/US-schools.asp
For Schools
University of California Santa Barbara
http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/undergrad/majors/biology/biology.html
Pre biology class, need a 2.0 GPA or higher to declare one of the full majors. Under-Grad program.
All biology courses build upon preparatory course work (with exception of GE courses). Students who
have not completed the preparatory courses will not be able to register. To get into a course or advance
on to the next a student must be getting a C or better.
General biology Majors: (before in major)
High school preparation:
1 year of biology and chemistry.
Mathematics through trigonometry.
1 year of physics.
To make normal progress IN the major:
1 year sequence of general chemistry with laboratory.
1 year sequence of general biology with laboratory.
2 terms of calculus (half year) w/ a third term of calculus or one term (quarter year) of statistics.
2 terms (half year) of organic chemistry with laboratory.
1 year sequence of general physics with laboratory.
Scripps university
http://sioundergrad.ucsd.edu/
Scripps is mainly Earth science and Ocean science.
Requirements for Marine Biology Major:
Lower Division Requirements
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Math 10A-B-C or 20A-B-C
Chem 6A-B-C, 7L
Physics 1A+1AL, 1B+1BL, 1C+1CL or 2A-B-C
BILD 1: The Cell
BILD 2: Multicellular Life
BILD 3: Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
SIO 90: Undergraduate Seminar: Perspectives on Ocean Sciences
Upper Division Requirements
1. Marine Biology Core: (all courses required)
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SIO 132: Introduction to Marine Biology
SIO 134: Introduction to Biological Oceanography
SIO 181: Marine Biochemistry
SIO 136: Marine Biology Laboratory
SIO 139: Current Research in Marine Biology Colloquium
2. Biology Core Courses: (all courses required)
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SIO 187: Statistical Methods in Marine Biology
BICD 100: Genetics
3. Oceans Physics and Chemistry Elective: (at least one of the following)
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SIO 111: Introduction to Ocean Waves
SIO 135/236: Satellite Remote Sensing
SIO 117: The Physical Basis of Global Warming
SIO 119: Physics and Chemistry of the Oceans
SIO 141/CHEM 174: Chemical Principles of Marine Systems
SIO 143: Ocean Acidification
ESYS102: The Solid and Fluid Earth
4. Restricted Electives (at least 5 of the following; 2 must be indicated as laboratory courses):
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SIO 147: Applications of Phylogenetics (Lab)
SIO 126: Marine Microbiology
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SIO 126L: Marine Microbiology Lab (Lab)
SIO 101: California Coastal Oceanography (Lab)
SIO 104: Paleobiology & History of Life (Lab)
or SIO 148: Evolution of Earth’s Biosphere (Lab)
SIO 138: The Coral Reef Environment
SIO 133: Marine Mammal Biology
SIO 50: Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences (Lab)
SIO 189: Pollution, Environment and Health
SIO 183: Phycology: Biology of Marine Plants (Lab)
SIO 184: Marine Invertebrates (Lab)
Chem 140A: Organic Chemistry I
Chem 140B: or Chem 140 BH Organic Chemistry II
Chem 143A: or Chem 143 AH Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Lab)
BIBC 102: Metabolic Biochemistry
BIBC 103: Biochemical Techniques Lab (Lab)
BIEB 102: Introduction to Ecology
BIEB 150: Evolution
SIO 199: Independent Study for Undergraduates
For Marine science minor:
LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
1. SIO 30 The Oceans
2. Any one (1) of the following lower-division courses may be applied to the minor requirements
STPA 35 Society and the Sea
SIO 10 The Earth
SIO 12 History of the Earth and Evolution
SIO 20 The Atmosphere
SIO 35 Water
SIO 40 Life and Climate on Earth
SIO 50 Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences
Additionally: any math, chemistry, physics or biology course that is a prerequisites for an upper division elective for
the Marine Science minor (ex. MATH 20 series; CHEM 6A, 6B, 6C, PHYS 2 series; BILD 1, 2, 3) may be applied, by
petition, as a lower-division requirement for the minor if NOT already used as a lower-division requirement for the
student s major.
UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Option 1 - All Courses Track:
At least 5 courses from the list (below) of upper-division electives
Option 2 - Research Track:
At least 5 courses from the list (below) of upper division electives, at least 3 of which must be
courses satisfying Option #1 and at least 2 of which must be Independent Study (SIO 199; 8 units
total) Note: The Independent Study must be designed in mutual agreement and arrangement with an SIO faculty
member. Students interested in the Marine Science Minor Research Track must meet with an SIO Undergraduate
Program adviser for information and policies.
Upper-Division Electives
SIO 101 California Coastal Oceanography
SIO 102 Introduction to Geochemistry
SIO 103 Introduction to Geophysics
SIO 104 Paleobiology and History of Life
SIO 105 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
SIO 110 Introduction to GIS and GPS for Scientists
SIO 111 Introduction to Ocean Waves and Tides
SIO 117 The Physical Climate System
BIMM 126 Marine Microbiology
BIMM 127/SIO 288 Marine Microbiology Lab
BIEB 132 Introduction to Marine Biology
BIBC 130/SIO 281 Marine Biochemistry
BIEB 134 Introduction to Biological Oceanography
SIO 135/SIO 236 Satellite Remote Sensing
SIO 138. The Coral Reef Environment
SIO 141 Chemical Principles of Marine Systems
SIO 148 Evolution of the Earth s Biosphere
SIO 154 Macroevolution
SIO 160 Introduction to Tectonics
SIO 199 Independent Study
SIO 238 Sensor Networks
SIO 201 Geologic Record of Climate Change
SIO 210 Physical Oceanography
SIO 260 Marine Chemistry
SIO 265 Chemical Ecology of Marine Organisms
Other SIO courses may be submitted by petition.
Salary: Range of marine biology salary is 45k to 110k/35k to 75k
ZOOLOGY: UNIVERSITY OF MADISON WISCONSIN
Major requirements
General Math:
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Math 112 & 113;
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Math 114;
or
General Chemistry:
General Physics:
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Equivalent placement scores (Calculus 211 or 221 can substitute)
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Chemistry 103 & 104;
or
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Chemistry 109 (Fall 2001 and later)
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Physics 103 & 104;
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Physics 201 & 202 (recommended primarily for Engineering students);
or
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Physics 207 & 208
Zoology coursework – 30 credits required
Choose one introductory course or course sequence from the following:
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Biocore Curriculum 12-18 credits (recommended);
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Zoology 151 and 152 10 credits (recommended)
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Foundation
course(s):
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Zoology 101 and 102 and Botany 130 *10 credits
*Botany 130, (5 credits) is recommended but not required for Zoology majors who take Zoology 101 and 102. Botany
automatically toward the zoology major if Zoology 101 and 102 are also taken.
Upper level courses in Zoology
The remaining credits (30 minus selected intro bio option from above) must be Intermediate/Advanced courses in Zo
Choose any of the following:
Course(s):
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Zoology 300-699;
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Directed study/Thesis (up to 10 cr. max);
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Upper-division biological coursework approved outside the Department of Zoology (up t
max, these do NOT count toward the 15 cr rule listed below).
15 credit rule - 15 credits of upper-level (Intermediate/Advanced) work in residence are required. Please note: credits approved outside t
department (listed here: ex. Psychology, Physiology, etc) do **NOT** count toward this requirement.
GPA minimum - A 2.0 minimum GPA is required for all major coursework and for all upper level work in the major.
Specific marine biology careers I want:
Aquarium worker, underwater photographer, working with reefs, studying
marine invertibrates.
http://www.hawaii.edu/HIMB/
Hawaii institute of marine biology
-Obama went to this school (not for marine bio).
Huge reefs off to the sides of the
island.
PRICE RANGE:
UHM Undergraduate Student Budget (9 months)*
Budget Category Expense
Western Undergraduate
Exchange (WUE)
Resident
Non-Resident
Living with Parents
Tuition (12 credits)
8,400
12,600
23,232
Fees
700
700
700
Books/Supplies
1,170
1,170
1,170
Meals/Housing
3,442
3,442
3,442
Personal Expenses
1,304
1,304
1,304
TOTAL BUDGET
15,016
19,216
29,848
Tuition (12 credits)
8,400
12,600
23,232
Fees
700
700
700
Books/Supplies
1,170
1,170
1,170
Meals/Housing
10,279
10,279
10,279
Personal Expenses
1,522
1,522
1,522
TOTAL BUDGET
22,071
26,271
36,903
Tuition (12 credits)
8,400
12,600
23,232
Fees
700
700
700
Books/Supplies
1,170
1,170
1,170
Meals/Housing
12,543
12,543
12,543
Personal Expenses
1,522
1,522
1,522
TOTAL BUDGET
24,335
28,535
39,167
Living in UH Dorm
Living Off-Campus
*Undergraduate budget is based on 12 credits as full-time.
(subject to change)
UHM Graduate Student Budget - (9 months)**
Budget Category Expense
Resident
Non-Resident
Living with Parents
Tuition (8 credits)
7,328
17,856
Fees
720
720
Books/Supplies
1,170
1,170
Meals/Housing
3,442
3,442
Personal Expenses
1,304
1,304
TOTAL BUDGET
13,964
24,492
Tuition (8 credits)
7,328
17,856
Fees
720
720
Books/Supplies
1,170
1,170
Meals/Housing
10,279
10,279
Personal Expenses
1,522
1,522
TOTAL BUDGET
21,019
31,547
Tuition (8 credits)
7,328
17,856
Fees
720
720
Books/Supplies
1,170
1,170
Meals/Housing
12,543
12,543
Personal Expenses
1,522
1,522
TOTAL BUDGET
23,283
33,811
Living in UH Dorm
Living Off-Campus
In Conclusion: most of all I want to take zoology major in Madison, and
then go to University of Hawaii for my Marine Biology major, I then want to
work with marine invertebrates or aquarium working for my career.