Coupled with the appropriate major, a minor in marine biology is a powerful asset and can prepare a student for a number of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. This coursework combines top quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on experiences to diversify a student’s education and prepare them for a future in research, conservation, education, and more.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
Select four of the following: 1		16
MARB 301	Genetics
MARB 311	Ichthyology
MARB 315	Natural History of Vertebrates
MARB 360	Marine Conservation Biology
MARB 400	Biology of Marine Mammals
MARB 425	Marine Ecology
MARB 430	Coastal Plant Ecology
MARB 435	Marine Invertebrate Zoology

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 All MARB 300-400 level courses require BIOL 111 and (MARB 215 or BIOL 112).