MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE – SUSTAINABILITY AND MARINE CONSERVATION

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*This is a new program. When there is sufficient interest, we will offer the full program.

The Master of Science program in Sustainability and Marine Conservation is designed to provide a formal course of training and professional development in the marine sciences that will enable students to contribute to the sustainable management of marine resources. The outcomes for this degree program are as follows. The student will show learning by having the opportunity to:

  1. Identify local marine organisms.
  2. Describe how marine organisms interact with each other and their environment.
  3. Identify major biotic and abiotic factors that impact marine species.
  4. Explain the main principles of marine ecology.
  5. Explain how climate change is impacting oceans.
  6. Identify major conservation and environmental issues.
  7. Identify local conservation and environmental issues.
  8. Describe the main principles of marine conservation.
  9. Compare and contrast current conservation techniques.
  10. Explain why conservation is important.
  11. Explain how conservation impacts local and regional society.
  12. Use empirical data for the purpose of developing a thesis-driven paper which demonstrates critical and creative thinking based on relevant evidence and analytical reasoning.
Class CodeSubject AreaCredits
Area I: Sustainability and Marine Conservation Requirements
GR 550 Ichthyology(5)
GR 551 Marine Invertebrate Zoology and Coral Reef Biology(5)
GR 552 Tropical Marine Ecology and Sustainable Marine Conservation(5)
GR 553 Advancements in Sustainable Fisheries:  Science, Policy, and the Blue Economy(5)
GR 554 Aquatic Invasive Species(5)
GR 555 Biological Oceanography and Biology of Phytoplankton(5)
GR 556 Biology and Biodiversity of Marine Mammals(5)
GR 557 Biodiversity of Marine Birds and Reptiles(5)
GR 558 Applied Ecological and Population Modeling(5)
GR 549 Applied System Design and Experience(5)
GR 515 Research Methodology(5)
   
Area I:  Total Sustainability and Marine Conservation Requirements(55)
Area II: Capstone
GR 590A Graduate Capstone Project I(2)
GR 590B Graduate Capstone Project II(3)
Total Credits Required for Graduation(60)