Marine & Environmental Science, Hampton University
Information for this profile was provided by Benjamin Cuker in 2009.
Overview and Context
Students take basic sciences (biology, chemistry (2 years), physics), math through Calculus I, and courses in the major, along with the University requirements.
This is the current curriculum that has not been changed for a decade.
Program Design
The strong math and science requirement makes our students more competitive for graduate programs. It is designed to allow the students to go in a variety of directions.
Goals and Assessment
The department of Marine and Environmental Science will integrate and correlate the mathematic, scientific and communications skills necessary for successful completion of:
- Courses in the general education sequence;
- Requirements or required electives in the major area, and;
- Related sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and geology).
The University conducts a Program Review every 5 years. The Chair responds to the questions, then meets with the program review committee.
Courses and Sequencing
Entry into the program
- Geology
Core courses
- Intro. Env. Sci.
- Freshman Seminar
- Senior Seminar
- Intro. Marie Sci.
- Intro. Marine Bio.
- Biometry I
- Biometry II
- Coastal Processes
- Internship
Electives
Students are required to take one elective, selected from the following list:- Chemical & Physical Oceanography
- Techniques in Marine Sci.
- Marine Policy and Education
Other required courses
- Pre-Calc. and Calculus I
- General Chemistry I and II
- Organic Chem. I and II
- Physics I and II
- Computer Science
