This program provides educational opportunities in the biological sciences, with emphasis on marine management. Ecology, taxonomy, zoogeography, culture, and general biology of commercial species are emphasized. Course offerings are structured to provide not only a strong basis of formal academic instruction but also considerable hands-on field and collection experience by taking advantage of the coastal location of the university. A strong preparation in the sciences is recommended. Marine Fisheries graduates are prepared to work as fisheries managers or research biologists for state and federal agencies, ecological consulting firms, and educational institutions.  Qualified degree recipients may undertake postgraduate studies in resource management, mariculture, systematics, and fisheries economics.

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Indicates required courses in the Marine Fisheries major. These courses will be used to compute the major GPA.

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A grade of C or better is required before advancing to upper level courses.

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Designated writing intensive course.

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Select from MARB 300-499.

The total hours may be increased if the student is required to take remedial math, remedial English, foreign language, Cultural Discourse or International and Cultural Diversity courses. 

All electives must be chosen in consultation with, and approved by, the student's academic advisor. Unless courses are specifically listed, see University Core Curriculum for a listing of course options for Communication; Mathematics; Life and Physical Sciences; Language, Philosophy and Culture; Creative Arts; American History; Government and Political Sciences; and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The 3-hour University Core Curriculum requirement for International and Cultural Diversity may be met with courses used to satisfy other degree requirements. The 3-hour University Core Curriculum requirement for Cultural Discourse may be met with courses used to satisfy other degree requirements.