Fisheries and Marine Sciences B.S.
Minimum Requirements for Fisheries and Marine Sciences B.S.: 122 credits
Concentrations: Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Oceanography, No Concentration
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 35-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology II | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
or ECON F235X | Introduction to Natural Resource Economics | |
| Essential Calculus with Applications | ||
or MATH F251X | Calculus I | |
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 15 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Fisheries and Marine Sciences Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL F260 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL F371 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| or MBI F320 | Aquatic Ecology | |
| FISH/MBI/OCN F102 | Fact or Fishin': Case Studies in Fisheries and Marine Sciences | 1 |
| FISH F103 | The Harvest of the Sea | 2 |
| FISH F110 | Fish and Fisheries in a Changing World | 3 |
| FISH F490 | Experiential Learning: Fisheries and Marine Sciences Internship | 1 |
| MBI F212 | Introduction to Marine Science II | 3 |
| OCN F211 | Introduction to Marine Science I | 3 |
| OCN F303 | Data Analysis and Writing for Aquatic Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS F123X | College Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS F115X | Physical Sciences | |
| or PHYS F211X | General Physics I | |
| STAT F401 | Regression and Analysis of Variance | 4 |
| or STAT F402 | Scientific Sampling | |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 41-43 | |
Fisheries Science | ||
Marine Biology | ||
Oceanography | ||
No Concentration | ||
| Total Credits | 122-129 | |
Concentrations
Fisheries Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Science Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| FISH F261 | Introduction to Fisheries Utilization | 3 |
| FISH F288 | Fish and Fisheries of Alaska | 3 |
| FISH F315 | Freshwater Fisheries Techniques | 3 |
| or FISH F414 | Field Methods in Marine Ecology and Fisheries | |
| FISH F411 | Human Dimensions of Environmental Systems | 3 |
| FISH F425 | Fish Ecology | 3 |
| or FISH F426 | Behavioral Ecology of Fishes | |
| or FISH F428 | Physiological Ecology of Fishes | |
| or FISH F433 | Pacific Salmon Life Histories | |
| FISH F427 | Ichthyology | 4 |
| FISH F487 | Fisheries Management 1 | 3 |
| or FISH F498 and FISH F499 | Senior Thesis Proposal and Fisheries Senior Thesis | |
| Complete 4 credits of electives from chemistry, geology or physics. | 4 | |
| Complete 15 credits of electives from fisheries, biology, marine biology, oceanography or natural resource management (of which at least 9 credits must be upper-division). | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
- 1
FISH F487, or FISH F498 and FISH F499 will serve as the capstone experience for the fisheries science concentration
Marine Biology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Biology Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F314 | Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | 3 |
| or CHEM F321 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| or CHEM F449 | General Biochemistry: Metabolism | |
| MBI F219 | Marine Mammals of the World | 2 |
| MBI F220 | Scientific Diving | 2 |
| or MBI F423 | Nearshore Ecology Field Course | |
| or MBI F450 | Marine Biology and Ecology Field Course | |
| or MBI F456 | Kelp Forest Ecology | |
| or MBI F457 | Field Techniques in Ocean Acidification Research | |
| MBI F482 | Human Impacts to the Marine Biosphere 2 | 3 |
| or MBI F499 | Senior Thesis | |
| Complete three of the following: | 9-11 | |
| Ichthyology | ||
| Aquatic Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Introduction to Marine Mammal Biology | ||
| Marine Bird Ecology and Conservation | ||
| Ecology and Physiology of Marine Macroalgae | ||
| Zooplankton Ecology | ||
| Phytoplankton and Marine Microbes | ||
| Complete an additional 22 credits from the following: 3 | 22 | |
| Ichthyology | ||
| Data Visualization in Fisheries | ||
| Scientific Diving | ||
| Aquatic Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Introduction to Marine Mammal Biology | ||
| Marine Bird Ecology and Conservation | ||
| Early Life Histories of Marine Invertebrates | ||
| Physiology of Marine Organisms | ||
| Polar Marine Science | ||
| Nearshore Ecology Field Course | ||
| Marine Biology and Ecology Field Course | ||
| Kelp Forest Ecology | ||
| Field Techniques in Ocean Acidification Research | ||
| Ecology and Physiology of Marine Macroalgae | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Biological Oceanography | ||
| Zooplankton Ecology | ||
| Phytoplankton and Marine Microbes | ||
| Applied Multivariate Statistics | ||
| Total Credits | 41-43 | |
- 2
MBI F482 or MBI F499 will serve as the capstone experience for the marine biology concentration.
- 3
Note that courses cannot be used to satisfy requirements in more than one marine biology concentration category
Oceanography
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanography Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| GEOS F111X | Earth and Environment: Elements of Physical Geography | 4 |
| or GEOS F120X | Glaciers, Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Past, Present and Future | |
| OCN F315 | Marine Geological Drama and Undersea Catastrophes | 3 |
| OCN F419 | Concepts in Physical Oceanography | 3 |
| OCN F425 | Subarctic Oceanography Field Course | 3 |
| OCN F450 | Biological Oceanography | 3 |
| OCN F460 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
| OCN F481 | The Ocean and Global Change 4 | 3 |
| or OCN F499 | Senior Thesis | |
| Complete 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| Zooplankton Ecology | ||
| Phytoplankton and Marine Microbes | ||
| Computer Programming for Scientific Applications | ||
| Chemical Coastal Processes | ||
| Complete 12 credits of electives from marine biology, oceanography, fisheries, biology, geology, chemistry or physics (of which at least 9 credits must be upper-division). | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
No Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| No Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| FISH F487 | Fisheries Management 5 | 3 |
| or FISH F498 and FISH F499 | Senior Thesis Proposal and Fisheries Senior Thesis | |
| or MBI F482 | Human Impacts to the Marine Biosphere | |
| or MBI F499 | Senior Thesis | |
| or OCN F481 | The Ocean and Global Change | |
| or OCN F499 | Senior Thesis | |
| Complete 38 credits of FISH, MBI and/or OCN courses (of which at least 24 credits must be upper-division) | 38 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Road Maps
Road Maps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the road map.
This road map should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| BIOL F115X | Fundamentals of Biology I | 4 |
| WRTG F111X | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Degree Requirement | ||
| CHEM F105X | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| FISH/MBI/OCN F102 | Fact or Fishin': Case Studies in Fisheries and Marine Sciences | 1 |
| FISH F110 | Fish and Fisheries in a Changing World | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| BIOL F116X | Fundamentals of Biology II | 4 |
| MATH F230X or MATH F251X |
Essential Calculus with Applications or Calculus I |
3 |
| Degree Requirement | ||
| CHEM F106X | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| LS F101X | Library Information and Research | 1 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| FISH F103 | The Harvest of the Sea | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| COM F141X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context | 3 |
| ECON F235X or ECON F101X |
Introduction to Natural Resource Economics or Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
| Degree Requirement | ||
| STAT F200X | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| OCN F211 | Introduction to Marine Science I | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 1 | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Humanities GER 1 | ||
| WRTG F213X | Writing and the Sciences | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| MBI F212 | Introduction to Marine Science II | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| FISH/MBI/OCN Concentration Course 2 | ||
| FISH/MBI/OCN Concentration Course 3 | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| FISH F490 | Experiential Learning: Fisheries and Marine Sciences Internship | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Social Sciences GER 2 | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| BIOL F371 or MBI F320 |
Principles of Ecology or Aquatic Ecology |
4 |
| OCN F303 | Data Analysis and Writing for Aquatic Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS F123X |
College Physics I or Physical Sciences or General Physics I |
4 |
| Concentration | ||
| FISH/MBI/OCN Concentration Course 4 | ||
| Credits | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| Degree Requirement | ||
| NRM F303X | Environmental Ethics and Actions | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| BIOL F260 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| Concentration | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 1 | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 2 | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 3 | ||
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Additional A, H, S GER | ||
| Degree Requirement | ||
| ANS F161X | Introduction to Alaska Native Performance | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| STAT F401 or STAT F402 |
Regression and Analysis of Variance or Scientific Sampling |
4 |
| Concentration | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 4 | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 5 | ||
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 6 | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 7 | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 8 | ||
| Upper Division FISH/MBI/OCN concentration course 9 | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 73 | |
