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MARINE SCIENCE
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the COM-FSM Marine Sciences requirements,
students will be sufficiently skilled in or be able to do the following:
Demonstrate knowledge and use of the scientific method
Express the fundamental notions of geological physical,
chemical and biological oceanography and exploring these
concepts to interpret the marine sciences
Characterize the major environments of the world oceans in a
general manner (biologically, chemically, ecologically)
Characterize interactions between humans and the world
ocean, weighing both resource utilization needs and human
induced degradation of the marine environment
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the biology and
ecology of the major marine taxa
Demonstrate the ability to conduct literature searches and use
reference materials to aid in understanding and applying
scientific principles
Demonstrate knowledge of science concepts both orally and in
writing
Further their science background in a bachelor’s program if
they so desire