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If you want to understand life on Earth, you have to understand the ocean. Not only are most living creatures actually in the ocean that covers two-thirds of the planent, but many of Earth’s major processes are also connected to its physical properties. Studying marine science at UD, you will learn marine biology, oceanography, geology, and other related sciences, as well as policy and environmental management. You will gain the broad education and skills to seek solutions to some of our most pressing environmental challenges—climate change, ocean acidification, sustainable fisheries, habitat conservation, ocean pollution and more! You will complete the program with a concentration in either marine biology or oceanography to build expertise as you prepare for your career or further study.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Marine Biology and Science
- Ecology
- Geology
- Environmental Science
- Oceanography
- Chemistry
CAREER OPTIONS
- Aquarist
- Coastal Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Fisheries Biologist
- Marine Resource Manager
- Policy Specialist
- Watershed Planner
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Climate Science
- Fisheries
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Marine Policy
- Ocean Engineering
- Oceanography
What’s special about this program?
Delaware is a coastal state with an economy and ecology closely tied to the river, bay and ocean. Studying here you will benefit from resources on the main campus in Newark and have full access to our campus on the coast in Lewes through opportunities for field trips, semester-long programs, summer research, and cruises aboard our research ships. You can benefit from the renowned experts in a top-ranked graduate program in marine science and policy. With small class sizes, you can personalize your education and gain hands-on research experience.
Get Involved
All students who come to UD in one of the majors in the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment start in CEOE’s Living Learning Community, a dormitory where you will live with your peers and enjoy special academic and social programming, fostering a successful college experience from the day you move in. There are also many opportunities on campus for students interested in the environment, such as serving as an EnvironMentor, going on extracurricular environmental field trips, and joining registered student organizations like Students for the Environment.
Sample curriculum
Marine Biology track
Fall
- MAST 100 - Marine Science Colloquia I
- MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
- CHEM 103 - General Chemistry
- Foreign Language
Spring
- MAST 101 - Marine Science Colloquia II
- MATH 242 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus B
- CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II
- ENGL 110 - Seminar in Composition
- Foreign Language
Fall
- Marine Ecology
- BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry I
- University Breadth Courses
Spring
- MAST 382 - Introduction to Ocean Sciences
- BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II
- PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I
- CHEM 214 - Elementary Biochemistry
- University Breadth Course
Fall
- MAST 427 - Marine Biology
- MAST 448 - Introduction to Biostatistics in Marine Sciences
- MAST 421 - Coastal Field Biology
- MAST 451 - Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity
- MAST 407 - Research Experience in Marine Science
Spring
- MAST 301 - Marine Science Colloquia III
- MAST 406 - Technical Writing for the Marine Sciences
- MAST 409 - The Ocean and Climate Change
- University Breadth Course
- Elective Courses
Fall
- MAST 402 - Physical Oceanography
- MAST 442 - Ecology and Evolution of Coral Reefs
- MAST 430 - Ichthyology
- University Breadth Course
- Elective Courses
Spring
- MAST492 - Marine Environmental Case Studies
- MAST 495 - Biology of Sharks and their Relatives
- Elective Courses
Oceanography track
Fall
- MAST 100 - Marine Science Colloquia I
- MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
- CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I
- Foreign Language
Spring
- MAST 101 - Marine Science Colloquia II
- MATH 242 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus B
- CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II
- ENGL 110 - Seminar in Composition
- Foreign Language
Fall
- MATH 243 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus C
- GEOL 107 - Geology of Dynamic Earth
- PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I
- BISC 207 - Introductory Biology 1
Spring
- MAST 382 - Introduction to Ocean Sciences
- GEOG 220 - Meteorology
- PHYS 202 - Introductory Physics II
- University Breadth Course
- University Breadth Course
Fall
- MAST402 - Physical Oceanography
- MAST 448 - Introduction to Biostatistics in Marine Sciences
- MAST427 - Marine Biology
- MAST438 - Marine Plate Tectonics
- University Breadth Course
Spring
- MAST 301 - Marine Science Colloquia III
- MAST 409 - The Ocean and Climate Change
- MAST 606 -- Ocean and Atmosphere Remote Sensing
- University Breadth Course
- Elective Courses (6cr)
Fall
- MAST406 - Technical Writing for the Marine Sciences
- MAST421 - Coastal Field Biology
- MAST 428 - Offshore Wind Power
- University Breadth Course
Spring
- MAST492 - Marine Environmental Case Studies
- MAST 646 - Chemical Oceanography
- MAST 455 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
- University Breadth Course
- Elective Courses
