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What is the Aquatic & Marine Biology Major all about?
This major if designed for students interested in the study of life in freshwater and marine environments. It is administered through the Biology Department. Scroll down this page to read about preparing for studying Aquatic & Marine Biology, degree requirements, internship opportunities, research projects and our faculty.
What classes should you take in High School to prepare for this program?
Standard college prep courses; including 4 years of English, at least 3 years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (Precalculus is strongly recommended), 3 years of natural science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics), 2 years of social science, and at least 2 consecutive years of a modern language.
Students who have participated in International Baccalaureate Programs are awarded college credit for scores of 5 and above on subject exams (and may be offered for the same score on standard level exams). Credit will also be given for a 4 on biology & chemistry higher-level exams.
Any further questions about requirements for admission or financial aid/scholarship should be directed towards the Admissions Office.
Degree Requirements:
To receive a Bachelor of Sciences degree, students must complete the General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences in addition to 58 hours of specific requirements for the A&MB major:
Lower Division Requirements: (32 hrs)
Biology (BY) 101 and 102 (General Biology) (8 hrs)
Biology 201 and 202 (Experimental Biology and Biostatistics) (4hrs)
Chemistry 101 and 102 (General Chemistry) (8 hrs)
Physics 101 and 102 (College Physics) (8 hrs)
Mathematics 201 or 222 (Calculus) (4 hrs)
Upper Division Requirements: (22 hrs)
BY312 Marine Biology (4 hrs)
BY333 Limnology (Freshwater Biology) (4 hrs)
BY306 Invertebrate Zoology (4 hrs)
BY370 Aquatic/Marine Biology Internship (3 hrs)
BY396 Junior Research Proposal (2 hrs)
BY496 Senior Seminar (1 hr)
BY498 Senior Research Project (4 hrs)
Four hours of upper division biology courses in addition to those listed above. Independent study credits will not count towards this total. Organic Chemistry (CY303 and 304) is strongly recommended for most students.
Where have our students interned?
NOAA National Marine Fisheries – Panama City
Living Planet Aquarium – Salt Lake City
SeaWorld Adventure Camp
SeaWorld Educator
SJRWMD
Volusia Co. Environmental Management (Manatee Program & Mosquito Control)
Marine Science Center
Volusia County Turtle Patrol
Volusia County Artificial Reef Program
Amazing Aquarium Design – Daytona Beach
What kind of research projects have students recently conducted?
Nest habitat selection and nesting behaviors of an armored catfish in Lake Woodruff, Florida
Distribution of an exotic snail in Blue Springs
Influence of PCBs on benthic invertebrates in a Pennsylvania creek
Group air breathing behavior in an armored catfish in Blue Springs
Color change behaviors in a native killifish in Blue Springs
Impact of an exotic catfish on manatee behavior
Faculty in the Aquatic & Marine Biology Program
Derek Barkalow
Terry Farrell
Melissa Gibbs
Peter May
Kirsten Work
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact Dr. Gibbs. If you would like to receive a Fact Sheet or further information about Stetson University, please contact our Admissions Office.
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