The graduates from the Marine Science Program are expected to have solid foundation on basic subjects, such as math, physics, chemistry, biology and etc. Within 5 to 8 years after graduation from the Marine Science Program, the graduates are expected to further their intellectual growth through graduate or professional development, apply their creativity and global perspective in their scientific research or engineering practice, and play leading roles in the field of marine science.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Science must satisfactorily complete 157 credit hours required by the SOO Marine Science Program. The curriculum system includes 5 categories:
General Education: 39 credits
General Compulsory: 21 credits
General Core: 12 credits
General Elective: 6 credits (English courses)
Professional Education: 82credits
Basic Compulsory: 52 credits
Major Compulsory: 18 credits
Major Elective: 12 credits
Practical Education: 26 credits
Laboratory: 12 credits
Practice: 8 credits
Diploma Project: 6 credits
Individualized Education: 6 credits
