Marine Biology at 吃瓜网 is the study of life in our oceans鈥攅xploring how marine organisms live, interact and shape the world around us. You鈥檒l dive into the mysteries of the sea, from microscopic life to entire ecosystems, and learn why understanding our oceans is essential for the planet鈥檚 future.
About Marine Biology at FAU
At 吃瓜网 Atlantic, you鈥檒l study marine biology through a unique partnership with the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution (HBOI), one of the nation鈥檚 leading ocean research centers. You鈥檒l take classes on campus and at HBOI in Fort Pierce, gaining hands-on experience in real marine environments. Our program combines rigorous academics, access to world-class faculty and the natural beauty of 吃瓜网鈥檚 coast鈥攇iving you opportunities to learn, research and explore where the ocean is your classroom.
Degrees Offered at 吃瓜网 Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Marine Biology (Wilkes Honors College)
Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Develop research skills through hands-on laboratory and field experiences, including work at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution.
3. Prepare for advanced study or careers in marine science, conservation, education or related fields.
2. Apply scientific methods to investigate marine biology questions, analyze data and communicate findings.
3. Gain practical experience through research, internships or thesis work in marine biology.
4. Graduate ready to contribute to solving real-world challenges facing our oceans.
at 吃瓜网 AtlanticStart Your Journey
Concentration in Marine Biology
Students must earn a "C" or better in each course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement.
Overview and Advisory Board
The Marine Biology Concentration allows students interested in marine biology to study through a joint program with FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution (HBOI). Several of the classes are taught at the HBOI campus in Ft. Pierce, FL.
Not every college can boast that it has an excellent academic curriculum, prestigious faculty, and access to some of the most beautiful beaches on the 吃瓜网 coast. Wilkes Honors College can claim to all those assets, providing students with a chance of the natural environment that surrounds the campus. Life in the sea has been a subject of fascination for thousands of years. One of the most important reasons for the study of sea life is simply to understand the world in which we live. The oceans cover 71% (and rising) of this world, and yet we have only scratched the surface when it comes to understanding them. Scientists estimate that no more than 5% of the oceans have been explored.
Advisory Board
Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Biology
Tracy Mincer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology/Biogeochemistry; Chair, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Jon Moore
Professor of Biology
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Biology
Susan L. Richardson, Ph.D.
Affiliate Research Assistant Professor of Biology
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Affiliate Faculty
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 1010, 1010L | Honors Biological Principles with Lab | 4 |
| BSC 1011, 1011L | Honors Biodiversity with Lab | 4 |
| CHM 2045, 2045L | Honors General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHM 2046, 2046L | Honors General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| MAC 2311 | Honors Calculus I with Analytic Geometry | 4 |
| STA 2023 | Honors Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| PHY 2048, 2048L or PHY 2053, 2048L | Honors General Physics I with Lab or Honors College Physics I with Lab | 5 |
| PCB 3063 | Honors Genetics | 4 |
| OCB 3012, 3012L | Honors Marine Biology and Oceanography with Lab | 4 |
| OCB 4633, 4633L | Marine Ecology and Lab听 | 4 |
| 听 | Elective Credits听(See list below) | 23 |
| IDS 4970 | Honors Thesis (two semesters) | 6 |
| 听 | Total Credits | 69 |
Marine Biology Electives
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 3033 | Honors Biochemistry | 3 |
| OCE 2001 | Honors Oceanography | 3 |
| OCB 4525/L | Marine Microbiology and Molecular Biology and Lab (HBOI) | 6 |
| OCB 4032/L | Marine Biodiversity and Lab听 | 4 |
| OCE 4006 | Marine Science | 3 |
| BOT 4404/L | Marine Botany with Lab听 | 4 |
| BSC 3452 | Honors Experimental Design and Data Analysis | 3 |
| BSC 4905 | Honors DIS in Biology听 | 1-3 |
| BSC 4915 | Honors Research in Biology听 | 1-3 |
|
BSC 4930 OR FAS 4403 |
Aquaculture Principles & Practice (HBOI) (Through 2024) OR Culture of Acquatic Organisms (HBOI) (After 2024) |
3 |
| BSC 4930 | Exploring the Ocean (HBOI) | 3 |
| BSC 4930 | Biology of Sea Turtles听 | 3 |
| BSC 4930 | Honors 吃瓜网 Ecosystems | 3 |
| BSC 4930 | Honors Biology of Fishes and Lab | 4 |
|
CHM 2210 and CHM 2204L |
Honors Organic Chemistry I, and Lab听 |
4 |
|
CHM 2211 and CHM 2205L |
Honors Organic Chemistry II, and Lab听 |
4 |
| EVR 4420 | Honors Marine Conservation | 3 |
| GLY 4105 | Honors Evolution of Life on Earth听 | 3 |
| GIS 3044C | Honors Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| BSC 4930 | Honors Deep Sea Biology | 3 |
| GLY 4105 | Honors Evolution of Life on Earth | 3 |
| BSC 6936 | Natural History Indian River Lagoon (HBOI) | 3 |
| MCB 3020/L | Honors Microbiology and Lab听 | 4 |
| OCB 4043/L | Marine Biology and Lab | 4 |
| BSC 4930 | Honors History of Life | 3 |
| EVS 4414 | Honors Conservation Biology | 3 |
| PCB 3411 | Honors Animal Behavior听 | 3 |
| PCB 4673 | Honors Evolution | 3 |
| PCB 4723/L | Comparative Animal Physiology and Lab | 4 |
|
ZOO 2303/L or ZOO 3205/L |
Honors Vertebrate Zoology with Lab or Invertebrate Zoology and Lab听 |
4 or 5 |
| ZOO 4556 | Honors Coral Reef Ecology | 3 |
| BSC 4930 | Honors Topics in Environ Microbio | 3 |
| BSC 4442C | Honors Molecular Ecology | 3 |