The major in marine Biology is designed to give students hands-on exposure to the study of the marine environment and its organisms. It enables students to gain detailed knowledge of the marine ecosystem so as to provide understanding of the concepts, strategies and practices available to scientifically investigate, analyse and manage marine species and communities.
| A minimum of 24 credits from Level 1, 18 of which must be FST courses and must include: | ||
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| BIOL1017 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL1018 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL1262 | Living Organisms I | 3 |
| BIOL1263 | Living Organisms II | 3 |
| A total of 39 Advanced credits from Levels 2 and 3 which must include: |
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| A minimum of twenty-one (21) credits from: | ||
| BIOL2164 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL2401 | Research Skills and Practices in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL2402 | Fundamentals of Biometry | 3 |
| BIOL2403 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL2406 | Eukaryotic Microbiology | 3 |
| ZOOL2403 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| ZOOL2404 | Coordination and Control in Animals | 3 |
| LEVEL III Nine (9) credits of core courses: |
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| BIOL3407 | Oceanography | 3 |
| BIOL3408 |
Coastal Ecosystems |
3 |
| BIOL3409 | Caribbean Coral Reefs | 3 |
| Plus nine (9) credits from the following: | ||
| BIOL2408 | Diving for Scientists (Summer) | 3 |
| BIOL3410 | Water Pollution Biology | 3 |
| Either | ||
| BIOL3412 | Internship | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL3413 | Biology Project | 3 |
| ZOOL3405 | Vertebrate Biology | 3 |
| BIOL3413 | Biology Project | 3 |
| ZOOL3405 | Vertebrate Biology | 3 |
| ZOOL3408 | Sustainable use of Marine Fishable Resources | 3 |
| ZOOL3409 | Aquaculture | 3 |
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