Bachelor of Science in Oceanography

The School of Oceanography’s undergraduate program is designed to broadly prepare students to enter the many fields of environmental sciences, to prepare students to directly enter the oceanographic profession, and to prepare students for graduate studies in oceanography and engineering. Students begin the program by acquiring a basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, biology, geology, and chemistry. These tools are then applied within Oceanography at increasingly complex levels. During the course of study students engage in field work and receive practical experience learning sampling techniques with specialized instruments of oceanography research. In addition, students learn how to collect, analyze and interpret data using complex computer software packages, and to prepare reports. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and  Oceanography Minor degrees are offered.  Interdisciplinary Climate and Marine Biology Minors are offered though partnerships with other departments.  Our top students often attain interdisciplinary or departmental honors degrees.

B. S. Course Requirements (180 credits)

Oceanography (41 credits)
Basic Science (55 credits)
Upper Division Science (20 credits)
Other courses (37 credits)
Electives (27 credits)