The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 39 courses 19 total credits
The Marine Science transcript-recognized certificate enables students to explore the field of marine science. The certificate provides a foundation of basic competency in the fundamentals of marine science, along with specialized upper-division coursework in aquatic science. The knowledge of aquatic science that students gain through the certificate will help them to be competitive for employment or graduate study in this field. Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MNS 310 | Fundamentals of Marine Science | 3 |
| MNS 320 | Marine Ecology | 3 |
| MNS 120L | Laboratory Studies in Marine Ecology | 1 |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 311D | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 315H | Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors | 3 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CH 301C | Foundations of Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3-4 |
| CH 302C | Foundations of Chemistry II | 3-4 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Hours chosen from: (at least six hours must be from the Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas)
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