U-MSC-AB - Marine Science and Conservation (AB)

Corequisites. Students must choose three of the following: Chemistry 101DL or 110DL, Chemistry 201L or 210DL (Chemistry 201L/210L is recommended but not required), Biology 201L or 202L or 203L, Physics 141 or 151L or 161L, Environment 155 or Econ 101 and 201 or PubPol 155 and 303.  Students must also choose one of the following: Math 111L and 112L or 122L or Stats 101 (or equivalent).

Major Requirements. One gateway course: Future of the Oceans (MARSCI 201). Three core courses: Marine Biology (MARSCI 202), Marine Social Science (MARSCI 203), and Integrative Oceanography (MARSCI 204).  Five elective courses at the 200-level or above, of which at least three must be Marine Science and Conservation "A" courses, and up to two courses can be alternative electives from other Duke departments. Courses can be a mix of natural, physical and social sciences. A maximum of two independent study credits can be used for electives. A maximum of one course from another university can be used as an elective with approval by the director of undergraduate studies. One capstone course: Marine Science and Conservation Capstone (MARSCI 350S). The capstone course may be substituted by a Graduation with Distinction thesis following the guidelines below.