GEOL 101/102 Principles of Geology / Principles of Geology Lab
MARS 101 Marine Science Matters
OCNG 251/MARS 252 Oceanography / Intro Marine Science Lab
MARS 280 Coastal and Ocean Resources
MARS 281 Sophomore Seminar in Marine Sciences
MARS 210 Marine Geography
MARS 350 Advanced Computer Applications
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography
MARS 310 Field Methods in Marine Sciences
MARS 325 Introduction to GIS for Marine Sciences
MARS 425/426 Coastal Wetlands Management / Coastal Wetlands Delineation Lab
MARS 491 Research in Marine Sciences
MARS 432 Peak Oil, Global Warming and Resource Scarcity
MARS 481 Seminar
MARS 430 Geological Oceanography – Plate Tectonics
Or MARS 431 Geological Oceanography – Earth’s Climate
B.S. in Coastal Environmental Science & Society
This specialized undergraduate program prepares students for a successful future in marine resource development through an increased focus on geological and biological sciences, along with economics, political science and law.
This degree tackles the economic, environmental, and social aspects to the development of marine resources by providing students with a strong scientific background. The program dovetails geological and biological sciences with economics, political science, and law. With a solid scientific foundation, graduates will be well prepared to work or study the societal and environmental impacts of ocean science concerning industries ranging from oil and gas to fisheries.
Love What You Do
With learning combining marine resources and the economic, environmental, and social issues related to their development, this major prepares our students for a host of different careers.
Career Paths
Research
Professor
Oil and Gas Development
Fisheries Development
Coastal Works Development
Conservation
Environmental Consulting
Secondary Education
Surveying
Hiring Agencies
State and Federal agencies
Private industry (including Oil and Gas)
Universities
Conservation Groups
Non-profits
Salary Ranges
Senior Oceanographer: $100–150K
Oceanographer: $45–100K
At Texas A&M University at Galveston we offer a comprehensive array of degrees which are geared to make the most of our ideal location on the edge of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With programs ranging from marine biology to maritime administration led by enterprising professors at the top of their fields, we’re full of the opportunities you’re seeking.