B.S. in Marine Biology

The UNCW marine biology curriculum is a unique baccalaureate program in the university system. It includes a strong foundation of biology with an emphasis in marine biology at the junior and senior levels. Full use is made of the natural laboratory provided by the adjacent Atlantic Ocean through extensive fieldwork in many marine biology and biology courses.

The curriculum is flexible enough to meet the individual needs of the student enabling preparation for graduate studies or for teaching and research careers available to one with the baccalaureate degree.

BS Marine Biology Student Learning Outcomes

• Learning Outcome #1: Students should have the ability to demonstrate a fundamental level of academic competence in core biological content and issue knowledge. (Foundational Knowledge)
• Learning Outcome #2: Students should be able to present biological information orally.(Foundational Knowledge, Thoughtful Expression)
• Learning Outcome #3: Students should be able to competently critique biological literature. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge, Information Literacy)
• Learning Outcome #4: Students should be able to utilize biological literature to examine scientific questions. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge, Information Literacy)
• Learning Outcome #5: Students should have the ability to demonstrate competence in biological writing. (Foundational Knowledge, Thoughtful Expression)
• Learning Outcome #6: A student should have the ability to understand basic biological experimental design and quantitative methods. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge)
• Learning Outcome #7: A student should have the ability to apply biological knowledge to current topics. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge, Information Literacy, Thoughtful Expression)