Study the oceans and the processes that affect them with an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Oceanography.
You will develop the skills to retrieve, evaluate and analyze large oceanographic datasets, such as those generated from long term oceanographic studies and observing systems. This program also emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Themes
The Bachelor of Science in Oceanography has four themes:
- Ocean Observing Science and Technology (OOST)
- Ocean Climate (OC)
- Marine Ecosystems Processes (MEP)
- Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry (MCG)
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Ocean Observing Science and Technology (OOST)
The OOST theme provides more emphasis in statistics and ocean observing systems. You will gain skill in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets.
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Ocean Climate (OC)
The OC theme provides more emphasis in advanced math skills that can be applied to understanding ocean climate interactions. You will gain skill in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets.
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Marine Ecosystems Processes (MEP)
The MEP theme provides more emphasis in biological and ecological processes. You will gain skill in understanding and applying a biological framework to understanding the ocean.
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Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry (MCG)
The MCG theme provides more emphasis on marine chemistry and geochemistry. You will gain skills in understanding and applying a chemical and geochemical framework to understanding the ocean.
Careers
The Bachelor of Science in Oceanography will prepare you for jobs in in a variety of fields, including:
- Marine technical support
- Energy and transportation industries
- Insurance industries
- Hazard mitigation
- Marine operations
- Homeland security
- Oil spill response