Marine Environmental Science
College or University: State University of New York at Maritime College
Type of degree: B.S.
Brief overview of program: SUNY Maritime College offers a Marine Environmental Science major with a choice of either a Marine Biology or a Meteorology & Oceanography minor. Students in this degree program have the option of pursuing a 3rd Mate Coast Guard License in addition to their Bachelor of Science degree. Our degree program provides students with a solid scientific foundation including chemistry, physics, geology, biology, meteorology and oceanography during their first 5 semesters. The last 3 semesters include environmental science classes such as Environmental Law & Policy and Environmental Pollution, and specialized classes for your minor. Students in the Marine Biology minor includes classes such as Marine Biology and Fisheries Science. The Meteorology & Oceanography minor includes classes such as Dynamic Oceanography and Synoptic Meteorology.
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Tuition (2007):In State: 4350, Out of State: 10610
Number of students enrolled in 2007: 15
Description of Facilities: The Science Department laboratories were renovated in 2006 and are equipped with state of the art equipment for undergraduate student use. The College’s vessels are available for use in many of the biology and oceanography laboratory courses. The Science Department is also home to an automated weather station, part of the National Weather Service’s national observation network, to which students have access.
Program Faculty: Faculty in the Science Department at SUNY Maritime College include a marine biology professor a meteorology professor, an oceanography professor, and several chemistry and physics professors, Student Support: We offer a variety of merit-based scholarships and financial aid programs.
Program Point of Contact: Dr. Kathy Olszewski
Email: kolszewski@sunymaritime.edu Department: SUNY Maritime College Institution address: 6 Pennyfield Avenue Bronx, 10983 Phone: 718-409-7366
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