This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

Administered by the Department of Integrative Biology under the School of Life Sciences.

The Marine Biology minor is designed to provide students with an introductory background in the biology of marine organisms and their habitats.

Minor Code: 031

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Explain the fundamental concepts of the marine biological sciences including marine organismal biology and marine ecology.
• Use basic research methodologies to formulate and evaluate hypotheses in marine biology and ecology.
• Apply knowledge of marine biological sciences and the process of science to help inform decision-making on socio-scientific issues related to marine biology and conservation.

Students with a Biology major cannot declare the Marine Biology minor but can complete the Marine Biology and Ecology option specific to that major. Students with an Environmental Sciences major and Aquatic Biology option cannot declare the Marine Biology minor. The Marine Conservation and Management minor cannot be declared in combination the Marine Biology minor. Minor courses may be shared with programs outside of the list above, but students must complete a minimum of 14 credits unique to the minor that do not fulfill requirements of other majors, minors, options or certificates.

The minor requires the BI 221Z, BI 222Z and BI 223Z or BI 204, BI 205 and BI 206 series and at least one term of chemistry for required coursework. Students should plan to complete the introductory BI 111 and BI 150 courses before taking other listed coursework. Hatfield Marine Science Center minor courses may have restricted enrollment.

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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025

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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond

Minor Code: 031