Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2021-22 College of Liberal Arts Program: Marine Biology Major Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Marine Biology Major

Meet the Faculty

The major in marine biology provides students with a broad understanding of the basic biological and ecological principles as they relate to the marine ecosystems. Core courses will expose students to the discovery nature of science and educate them in their roles as global citizens in preserving the health of the marine environment. The major prepares students to enter careers and advanced studies in biological research, environmental science, and conservation.

Major Requirements

Thirteen (13) courses are required: eight (8) core marine biology courses, three (3) core chemistry courses, one (1) biology elective course, one (1) approved field experience in marine biology, and satisfactory performance on a comprehensive standard exam. At least eight (8) of the thirteen (13) courses required for the marine biology major must be taken at Rollins College or as part of a Rollins-sanctioned program. Of these eight (8), at least five (5) must be BIO prefix courses beyond BIO 120/BIO 121. To declare this major, a student must have a minimum 2.0 major GPA in at least two (2) of the courses listed on the major map. Students may not major, double major, or minor in both Marine Biology and Biology.

Students with AP Biology scores of 5, or IB scores of 5, 6, or 7 (on the higher level IB exam), can be given the option of exemption from either BIO 120 or BIO 121 upon department chair approval.

Core Biology Courses (eight courses)

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

BIO 120 - General Biology I

BIO 121 - General Biology II

BIO 210 - Introduction to Marine Science

Prereq(s): BIO 121 or ENV 225 .

One course in Marine Organisms chosen from: BIO 211 Marine Botany or BIO 236 Invertebrate Zoology or BIO 237 Vertebrate Zoology

One course in Molecular Biology/Genetics chosen from: BIO 308 Genetics or BIO 310 Microbial Genetics or BIO 341 Molecular Biology

BIO 316 - Ecology

Prereq(s): BIO 121 or ENV 225.

BIO 335 - Marine Biology

Prereq(s): BIO 210

BIO 435 - Senior Seminar in Marine Biology or BIO 499 Independent Study: Biological Research

Prereq(s): Senior standing.

Field Study Requirement

An approved field experience in marine biology is required and may be satisfied by one of the following.

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

BIO 388 - Marine Biology Lab

Prereq(s): BIO 210.

One (1) semester in residence at an approved marine field station

One approved marine field course at the 300-level or above

Core Physical Science Courses

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

CHM 120 - Chemistry I or

Prereq(s): Completion of Math Skills Inventory

CHM 130 - Advanced Chemistry I and

Prereq(s): Completion of Math Skills Inventory.

CHM 121 - Chemistry II or

Prereq(s): CHM 120 or CHM 130 or consent.

CHM 131 - Advanced Chemistry II and

Prereq(s): CHM 130 or CHM 120 and instructor consent.

CHM 220/220L - Organic Chemistry I

Prereq(s): C- in CHM 121 or CHM 131 or consent.

Biology Elective

Six (6) semester hours.

Any biology course from BIO 210 and above. Courses from the core groupings, other than those used to fulfill the core requirements, may be used to satisfy the requirement. The course(s) used to fulfill the biology elective for the Marine Biology major may not be used to satisfy the requirements of other majors.

Recommendations

Students preparing for graduate programs in Marine Biology, Biology, or Professional schools in health-related areas such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy require a thorough introduction to physics and calculus. Therefore, they are advised to take CHM 221/221L, PHY 120/PHY 130 and PHY 121/PHY 131, a calculus course and a statistics course.

Notes:

Course Name	Crs:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2021-22 College of Liberal Arts Program: Marine Biology Major Minimum Credits Required:__________________
Marine Biology Major Meet the Faculty The major in marine biology provides students with a broad understanding of the basic biological and ecological principles as they relate to the marine ecosystems. Core courses will expose students to the discovery nature of science and educate them in their roles as global citizens in preserving the health of the marine environment. The major prepares students to enter careers and advanced studies in biological research, environmental science, and conservation.
Major Requirements Thirteen (13) courses are required: eight (8) core marine biology courses, three (3) core chemistry courses, one (1) biology elective course, one (1) approved field experience in marine biology, and satisfactory performance on a comprehensive standard exam. At least eight (8) of the thirteen (13) courses required for the marine biology major must be taken at Rollins College or as part of a Rollins-sanctioned program. Of these eight (8), at least five (5) must be BIO prefix courses beyond BIO 120/BIO 121. To declare this major, a student must have a minimum 2.0 major GPA in at least two (2) of the courses listed on the major map. Students may not major, double major, or minor in both Marine Biology and Biology. Students with AP Biology scores of 5, or IB scores of 5, 6, or 7 (on the higher level IB exam), can be given the option of exemption from either BIO 120 or BIO 121 upon department chair approval.
Core Biology Courses (eight courses)
BIO 120 - General Biology I
BIO 121 - General Biology II
BIO 210 - Introduction to Marine Science Prereq(s): BIO 121 or ENV 225 .
One course in Marine Organisms chosen from: BIO 211 Marine Botany or BIO 236 Invertebrate Zoology or BIO 237 Vertebrate Zoology
One course in Molecular Biology/Genetics chosen from: BIO 308 Genetics or BIO 310 Microbial Genetics or BIO 341 Molecular Biology
BIO 316 - Ecology Prereq(s): BIO 121 or ENV 225.
BIO 335 - Marine Biology Prereq(s): BIO 210
BIO 435 - Senior Seminar in Marine Biology or BIO 499 Independent Study: Biological Research Prereq(s): Senior standing.
Field Study Requirement An approved field experience in marine biology is required and may be satisfied by one of the following.
Course Name	Crs:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
BIO 388 - Marine Biology Lab Prereq(s): BIO 210.
OR One (1) semester in residence at an approved marine field station OR One approved marine field course at the 300-level or above
Core Physical Science Courses
Course Name	Crs:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
CHM 120 - Chemistry I or Prereq(s): Completion of Math Skills Inventory
CHM 130 - Advanced Chemistry I and Prereq(s): Completion of Math Skills Inventory.

CHM 121 - Chemistry II or Prereq(s): CHM 120 or CHM 130 or consent.
CHM 131 - Advanced Chemistry II and Prereq(s): CHM 130 or CHM 120 and instructor consent.

CHM 220/220L - Organic Chemistry I Prereq(s): C- in CHM 121 or CHM 131 or consent.
Biology Elective Six (6) semester hours. Any biology course from BIO 210 and above. Courses from the core groupings, other than those used to fulfill the core requirements, may be used to satisfy the requirement. The course(s) used to fulfill the biology elective for the Marine Biology major may not be used to satisfy the requirements of other majors.
Recommendations Students preparing for graduate programs in Marine Biology, Biology, or Professional schools in health-related areas such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy require a thorough introduction to physics and calculus. Therefore, they are advised to take CHM 221/221L, PHY 120/PHY 130 and PHY 121/PHY 131, a calculus course and a statistics course.
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