Choose one upper-level population biology course:

• BI 260 - Behavioral Ecology Credits: 4
• BI 342 - Community Ecology Credits: 4
• BI 355 - Evolution Credits: 4

And choose two additional courses or academic experiences:

These requirements can be met by a range of courses and academic experiences specifically in salt-water or other aquatic environments as pre-approved by the Chair of Biology. Examples include: 

• BI 205 - Communications in the Biological Sciences Credits: 4
• BI 237 - Coastal Biology of Ireland Credits: 2
• BI 420 - Biological Research Credits: Variable (on an aquatic topic)
• ES 357 - Environmental Restoration Credits: 4
• Additional upper-level population biology course(s) from the list above
• Courses taken as part of Study Abroad programs such as Marine Biology or Biology of Marine Mammals 
• SEA Semester
• Summer internship in aquatic biology
• Summer research at SMC on aquatic systems