Marine Science
Explore the UConn Marine Science website for departmental information. Course descriptions below correspond to the UConn undergraduate directory of courses.
MARN 1001E: The Sea Around Us
Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.
The relationship of humans with the marine environment. Exploitation of marine resources, development and use of the coastal zone, and the impact of technology on marine ecosystems.
Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of at least one year of a high school science course or instructor consent is recommended.
MARN 1002E: Introduction to Oceanography
Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.
Processes governing the geology, circulation, chemistry, and biological productivity of the world’s oceans. Emphasis is placed on the interactions and interrelationships between physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes that contribute to both the stability and the variability of the marine environment.
Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of two years of high school lab science are recommended. Students who pass MARN 1002 are not eligible for MARN 1003. Students who pass MARN 1003 are not eligible for MARN 1002.
MARN 1003E: Introduction to Oceanography with Laboratory
Four credits ($200). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.
Processes governing the geology, circulation, chemistry, and biological productivity of the world's oceans. Emphasis on the interactions and interrelationships of physical, chemical, biological and geological processes that contribute to both the stability and the variability of the marine environment. Laboratory experiments, hands-on exercises, and field observations including required cruise on research vessel.
Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of two years of high school lab science are recommended. Not open to students who have passed MARN 1002.
Instructor Certification Requirements:
The minimum requirements for instructors wishing to teach UConn Early College Experience Marine Sciences (MARN 1002/1003E) are a Master of Science in Oceanography, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, or a related field and 2 years high school teaching experience in marine science/marine biology and advanced science courses. Applicants will be considered for Marine Sciences (MARN 1002/1003E and/or MARN 1001E) if they have a Master of Education with a concentration in science or environmental science, a Bachelor of Science in the natural sciences and 4 years high school teaching experience in marine science/marine biology and advanced science courses.
